Menstrual period
Menstrual Period
The Menstrual Period (pronunciation: /ˈmɛnstrʊəl ˈpɪəriəd/), also known as menstruation or a period, is a natural part of the female reproductive cycle that occurs in most women and girls from puberty until menopause.
Etymology
The term "menstrual" is derived from the Latin word mensis (month), which in turn comes from the Greek word mēn (moon). The term "period" in this context is used to denote a span of time or cycle.
Definition
A menstrual period is the monthly process where the uterus sheds its lining, resulting in bleeding from the vagina. This usually lasts between 3 and 7 days. The menstrual cycle, which is counted from the first day of one period to the first day of the next, isn't the same for every woman. Menstrual flow might occur every 21 to 35 days and last two to seven days.
Related Terms
- Menstrual Cycle: The monthly cycle of changes in the ovaries and the lining of the uterus (endometrium), starting with the preparation of an egg for fertilization.
- Ovulation: The release of the egg from the ovary, typically occurring in the middle of the menstrual cycle.
- Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS): A group of symptoms that occur in women, typically between ovulation and a period.
- Menopause: The time that marks the end of a woman's menstrual cycles, diagnosed after a woman has gone 12 months without a menstrual period.
- Dysmenorrhea: Painful menstruation, typically involving abdominal cramps.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Menstrual period
- Wikipedia's article - Menstrual period
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