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Understanding the Menstrual Cycle by Biway Regala is a document available to read on EtoBox.
The menstrual cycle refers to the regular monthly changes in the ovaries and uterus that allow for reproduction. It consists of two interconnected processes - the ovarian cycle and the uterine cycle. In the ovarian cycle, an ovarian follicle develops and releases an egg (ovulation). In the uterine cycle, the endometrium thickens in response to prepare for a potential pregnancy. If fertilization does not occur, the thickened endometrium is shed as menstrual flow. The average menstrual cycle is 28 days, with
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- Biway Regala
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