Menstrual cycle

As gonadotropins begin to rise, the stratum functionalis is shed. This results in menstrual flow. Next, the proliferative phase takes place, in which high estrogen levels cause a new functional layer to generate. It also increases the synthesis of progesterone receptors in the endometrium, as well as increasing the size of glands and number…

ovarian syndrome. Women with PCOS produce a higher amount of androgen, which may alter the growth and delivery of eggs during ovulation. The insulin hormone may cause the high levels of androgen in woman. PCOS may also cause problems in a woman’s menstrual cycle, fertility, cardiac function, and physical aspect. Polycystic ovarian syndrome is characterized by the decrease in female sex hormones. This eventually…

many women. It can occur any time during the menstrual cycle, but it is often troubling when it happens just before your period if you are trying to conceive or after your period when it has already stopped. Spotting is sometimes perfectly normal, but there are times when it may indicate something is wrong. Part 1: What Could Cause Spotting? There are many possible causes of spotting instead of period: Around Period  Normal menstrual cycle Normal menstrual flow may consist of different…

However, if a woman doesn’t fall pregnant the cycle will begin again, this is known as the menstrual cycle. Days 1-13 of the cycle are called the Follicular phase. Primarily in this phase, the hormone Gonadotropin – releasing hormone (GNRH) is produced by the hypothalamus, stimulating the pituitary gland which in turn secretes the Follicle…

membrane called the endometrium. During menstrual cycle, the thickness of the lining and is at its thickest when the egg is released from the ovaries. If the egg becomes fertilised it becomes attached to the wall and will be nourished by the uterus. If the egg is not fertilised it will be passed during menstrual bleeding. The ectopic tissue, like the uterine endometrium behaves in the same way as those found in the womb lining during a female’s menstrual cycle and responds to fluctuations in sex…

Menstruation The topic that this paper will be elaborating on, is menstruation and the factors as well as the issues that are associated with this topic. It is very important to accept menstruation as a societal norm because it is a natural cycle in a woman's life rather than to be considered as ‘taboo’ by society. This will be illustrated through a thorough analysis of five pieces of literature that relate to the subject content of women menstruation. This paper will then critique…

order to even out the gender equality playing field, the discussion of periods and women’s cycles needs to be discussed if women want even simple things, like tampons or pads to not be taxed, to be equal in the same…

Hip Loading Patterns at Different Phases in the Menstrual Cycle, Daiuseviciute and colleagues (2011) followed 10 healthy females during their menstrual cycles to determine if there was a difference in jumps during the different phases. Rauh and colleagues (2014) looked at musculoskeletal injuries among female athletes with menstrual dysfunction. Menstrual dysfunction was described for this study as a cease in menstruation cycles for 3 or more cycles, primary amenorrhea ( no arrival of menses…

understand Endometriosis you must first know what a menstrual cycle is and what happens during one, which we will discuss within this paper. Once we have discussed the menstrual cycle we will then talk about signs and symptoms, how to treat Endometriosis, the medications commonly used, and a couple frequently asked questions regarding Endometriosis. Alright, let’s get started. In order to learn about Endometriosis you must first know about the menstrual cycle, also known as a period. What…

professionals do not know the direct cause of this disease, but is often correlated with heredity and excess insulin. So how is one diagnosed or becomes aware of having PCOS? Often times, women will notice that they are having irregular or no menstrual cycles. A disruption in a woman’s body’s natural processes should be brought to a physicians attention. Polycystic means many cysts in this case on the ovary. One may feel slight, if any pain around the general area of the ovary. However, one does…