🌙The menstrual cycle occurs every month and is a natural part of a woman's life.
💥Hormonal controls fine-tune the body's internal workings to regulate menstruation.
🥚Only one egg cell is released from the ovary each month, resulting in either pregnancy or a period.
⌛️The menstrual cycle lasts approximately 28 days and can repeat around 450 times throughout a woman's life.
🌸Variations between menstrual cycles are normal, as women and their bodies are unique.
Why do women experience periods?
—Periods are a natural part of a woman's reproductive cycle and occur when the lining of the uterus sheds.
How long does a typical menstrual cycle last?
—A typical menstrual cycle lasts around 28 days, but there can be variations.
What causes ovulation?
—Ovulation is triggered by a surge of luteinizing hormone (LH) in the body, which causes the release of an egg from the ovary.
Can you get pregnant during your period?
—It is unlikely but not impossible to get pregnant during your period. It depends on factors such as the length of your cycle and when ovulation occurs.
How can I track my menstrual cycle?
—You can track your menstrual cycle by keeping a record of the start and end dates of your period, as well as any symptoms or changes you experience.
00:06Over 300 million women worldwide experience the menstrual cycle.
00:28The menstrual cycle lasts between two and seven days and repeats approximately 450 times in a woman's life.
01:26Hormonal controls from the pituitary gland and ovaries regulate the menstrual cycle.
01:47Ovulation occurs when the most mature egg cell bursts out of the follicle in the ovary.
02:12If the egg is not fertilized, the womb's lining sheds, resulting in the period.
02:48The menstrual cycle varies for each woman, with differences in timing, ovulation, and length of periods.
03:13Understanding the menstrual cycle empowers women to take charge of their bodies.
