The Menstrual Cycle

The Menstrual Cycle

● The menstrual cycle is the monthly series of changes that
involves ovulation, changes in the uterine lining, and
menstruation.
● Menstruation is the period in the menstrual cycle in which
the unfertilized egg and the lining of the uterus leave the
body.
What to Know about the Menstrual Cycle

1 Common Name 2 Reoccurrences 3 How Long it Lasts

Females often describe The menstrual cycle Menstruation usually

menstruation as their usually occurs over 28 lasts about five days;
“period.” days; however, many however, the number of
teens have irregular days also may vary..
cycles and the length of
their menstrual cycles
varies.
Menstrual Cycle Outline

1 Days 1 - 5 2 Days 6 - 12 3 Days 13 - 14

Menstruation occurs. The uterine lining Ovulation occurs.

At the same time, a begins to thicken and
Ovulation is the
new ovum is maturing the uterus prepares
release of a mature
in the ovary. for ovulation and
ovum (egg) from one
possibility that an
of the two ovaries.
ovum will be
fertilized.
Menstrual Cycle Outline Continued

4 Days 15 - 20

The corpus luteum secretes hormones to support a pregnancy.

● The corpus luteum is a temporary gland that secretes progesterone.

● Progesterone is a hormone that changes the lining of the uterus.
● If an ovum is fertilized, the corpus luteum continues to secrete
progesterone throughout pregnancy.
Menstrual Cycle Outline Continued

4 Days 21 - 28

The corpus luteum disintegrates if an ovum

is not fertilized. The cells in the lining of the
uterus die without progesterone. The
unfertilized ovum disintegrates. The
menstrual cycle begins again with
menstruation.
Menstrual Cycle Diagram Explained
Menstrual Cycle Video
Menstrual Cycle
How to Protect Female Reproductive Health
Practice good Prevent or lessen Record to
1 2 3
menstrual hygiene menstrual cramps menstrual cycle

Change your pad, Exercise regularly and Keep track of the

panty shield, or reduce the amount of number of days in
tampon every four to caffeine and salt in each cycle, the
six hours. your diet. number of days you
menstruate, and the
date of your last
period
How to Protect Female Reproductive Health
Perform monthly Have regular
4 5 6 Signs of Infection
breast self-exam medical checkups

Perform a breast You should begin Seek medical

self-examination each having pelvis attention when you
month after your examination and a Pap show signs of
menstrual flow stops. smear at an infection to include
appropriate age vaginal discharge,
determined by your lumps and rashes.
parents and doctor.
Breast Self-Examination
The Menstrual
Cycle
...is a continuous cycle until
Menopause.