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    The menstrual cycle consists of three phases - the menstrual, follicular, and luteal phases. The menstrual phase is when a woman's period occurs, as the egg from the previous cycle was not fertilized. The follicular phase follows, where an egg matures and is released during ovulation. In the luteal phase, the corpus luteum develops and releases hormones to thicken the uterine lining to prepare for potential pregnancy. If implantation does not occur, the corpus luteum breaks down, ending the luteal phase and starting a new cycle.

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    The menstrual cycle consists of three phases - the menstrual, follicular, and luteal phases. The menstrual phase is when a woman's period occurs, as the egg from the previous cycle was not fertilized. The follicular phase follows, where an egg matures and is released during ovulation. In the luteal phase, the corpus luteum develops and releases hormones to thicken the uterine lining to prepare for potential pregnancy. If implantation does not occur, the corpus luteum breaks down, ending the luteal phase and starting a new cycle.

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    The menstrual cycle consists of three phases - the menstrual, follicular, and luteal phases. The menstrual phase is when a woman's period occurs, as the egg from the previous cycle was not fertilized. The follicular phase follows, where an egg matures and is released during ovulation. In the luteal phase, the corpus luteum develops and releases hormones to thicken the uterine lining to prepare for potential pregnancy. If implantation does not occur, the corpus luteum breaks down, ending the luteal phase and starting a new cycle.

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    The menstrual cycle consists of three phases - the menstrual, follicular, and luteal phases. The menstrual phase is when a woman's period occurs, as the egg from the previous cycle was not fertilized. The follicular phase follows, where an egg matures and is released during ovulation. In the luteal phase, the corpus luteum develops and releases hormones to thicken the uterine lining to prepare for potential pregnancy. If implantation does not occur, the corpus luteum breaks down, ending the luteal phase and starting a new cycle.

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    The menstrual phase is the first stage of the menstrual The follicular phase starts on the first day

    t day of your period (so


    cycle. It’s also when you get your period. there is some overlap with the menstrual phase) and ends when
    you ovulate.
    This phase starts when an egg from the previous cycle It starts when the hypothalamus sends a signal to your pituitary
    Isn’t fertilized. Because pregnancy hasn’t taken place, gland to release follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH). This
    levels of the hormones estrogen and progesterone drop. hormone stimulates your ovaries to produce around 5 to 20
    small sacs called follicles. Each follicle contains an immature
    The thickened lining of your uterus, which would support a egg.
    pregnancy, is no longer needed, so it sheds through your
    Vagina. During your period, you release a combination of Only the healthiest egg will eventually mature. (On rare
    blood, mucus, and tissue from your uterus. occasions, a woman may have two eggs mature.) The rest of the
    follicles will be reabsorbed into your body.

    You may have period symptoms like these: The maturing follicle sets off a surge in estrogen that thickens
    ● cramps (try these home remedies) the lining of your uterus. This creates a nutrient-rich
    ● tender breasts environment for an embryo to grow.
    ● bloating
    ● mood swings The average follicular phaseTrusted Source lasts for about 16
    ● irritability days. It can range from 11 to 27 days, depending on your cycle
    ● headaches
    ● tiredness
    ● low back pain

    On average, women are in the menstrual phase of their


    cycle for 3 to 7 days. Some women have longer periods
    than others.

    .
    Rising estrogen levels during the follicular phase trigger your
    pituitary gland to release luteinizing hormone (LH). This is what
    starts the process of ovulation.

    Ovulation is when your ovary releases a mature egg. The egg


    travels down the fallopian tube toward the uterus to be fertilized
    by sperm.
    The ovulation phase is the only time during your menstrual ● weight gain
    cycle when you can get pregnant. You can tell that you’re ● changes in sexual desire
    ovulating by symptoms like these: ● food cravings
    ● trouble sleeping
    a slight rise in basal body temperature
    The luteal phase lasts for 11 to 17 days. The average is 14 days
    thicker discharge that has the texture of egg whites
    PubMed Central
    Highly respected database from the National Institutes of Health
    Ovulation happens at around day 14 if you have a 28-day
    Go to source
    cycle — right in the middle of your menstrual cycle. It lasts
    about 24 hours. After a day, the egg will die or dissolve if
    it isn’t fertilized.

    After the follicle releases its egg, it changes into the


    corpus luteum. This structure releases hormones, mainly
    progesterone and some estrogen. The rise in hormones
    keeps your uterine lining thick and ready for a fertilized
    egg to implant.

    If you do get pregnant, your body will produce human


    chorionic gonadotropin (hCG). This is the hormone
    pregnancy tests detect. It helps maintain the corpus
    luteum and keeps the uterine lining thick.

    If you don’t get pregnant, the corpus luteum will shrink


    away and be resorbed. This leads to decreased levels of
    estrogen and progesterone, which causes the onset of
    your period. The uterine lining will shed during your period.

    During this phase, if you don’t get pregnant, you may


    experience symptoms of premenstrual syndrome (PMS).
    These include:

    ● bloating
    ● breast swelling, pain, or tenderness
    ● mood changes
    ● headache

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