MENSTRUAL

CYCLE
between the ages 11 and 15
Menstruation or monthly
period

- monthly shedding of the

lining of the uterus

MENSTRUAL CYCLE
begins when an egg
matures or ripens in one
of the ovaries
*thickening of the
endometrium (lining of the
uterus)

matured egg is released

from the ovary
*thickened uterus will
serves as home for the
developing embryo

What will happens

if a pregnancy
does not occur?

 endometrium breaks down

discharge of blood and
tissue
menstruation or menstrual
period

MENSTRUAL CYCLE
lasts for 28 days
- short as 21 days
- as long as 35 days
endocrine system

MENSTRUAL CYCLE
First half (days 1-14),
pituitary hormone FSH
stimulates an egg to mature
(ovaries)
it secretes estrogen, which
causes the endometrium
to thicken
in the middle of the
menstrual cycle (day 14),
the level of LH starts to
rise, thus ovulation occurs

MENSTRUAL CYCLE
Ovulation
discharge egg (ova) the
ovary releases the egg
and the travels into the
fallopian tube
- 7 days

production of the
progesterone increases
- maintains the growth of
the endometrium

If the egg has not been

fertilized,
progesterone
and estrogen level drops
endometrium breaks down
unfertilized egg passes out of the
body

EVENT HIGHLIGHTS OF A 28-DAY

MENSTRUAL CYCLE

Phase
Follicle
Phase

Ovulation

Luteal
Phase

Events

Duration
(days)
1-5
During menstruation, the

endometrium breaks
down
In the ovary, the follicle
matures and rebuilds the
endometrium.
Secondary oocyte
released from the ovary.
Formation of the corpus
luteum, endometrium

6-13
14

15-28

SEATWORK #1:
Explain the different stages of menstrual cycle using
the given illustration. (20 points)