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menstrual cycle
/ ĕ′ٰ̅̅-ə /
- The recurring monthly series of physiological changes in women and other female primates in which an egg is produced in the process known as ovulation, and the uterine lining thickens to allow for implantation if fertilization occurs. If the egg is not fertilized, the lining of the uterus breaks down and is discharged during menstruation.
- See also ovulation
menstrual cycle
- The periodic series of changes in the female reproductive system associated with the preparation of the uterus for pregnancy; the cycle is repeated roughly every twenty-eight days. During the menstrual cycle, an ovum is released from one of the ovaries (the release is called ovulation ), and the uterus develops an inner lining enriched with blood to prepare it for the possible implantation of a zygote . If fertilization and implantation do not take place, the lining of the uterus is discharged during menstruation .
Example Sentences
A number of clubs now track players' menstrual cycles following recent studies linking periods to ACL injuries.
A crime that was difficult to avoid for people who had given their health information to big-tech through supposed health apps that monitor menstrual cycles.
Hormone levels change during the menopause - most significantly oestrogen, which controls the menstrual cycle and contributes to a number of other bodily processes.
She says it may take women a few menstrual cycles to become accustomed to using one, and stresses wearing a cup should not hurt.
Last month, the inaugural group of girls, aged 13 and 14, took part in physical testing and research into how the menstrual cycle can affect performance.
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