Menstrual FlowThe
menstrual cycle is the series of changes a woman's body goes through to prepare
for a pregnancy. About once a month, the uterus grows a new lining
(endometrium) to get ready for a fertilized egg. When there is no fertilized
egg to start a pregnancy, the uterus sheds its lining. This is the monthly
menstrual bleeding (also called menstrual period) that women have from their
early teen years until menopause, around age 50. ByHealthwise Staff
Primary Medical ReviewerSarah Marshall, MD - Family Medicine
Martin J. Gabica, MD - Family Medicine
Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine
Specialist Medical ReviewerFemi Olatunbosun, MB, FRCSC - Obstetrics and Gynecology Current as ofOctober 13, 2016 Current as of:
October 13, 2016 Author:
Healthwise Staff Medical Review:
Sarah Marshall, MD - Family Medicine & Martin J. Gabica, MD - Family Medicine & Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine & Femi Olatunbosun, MB, FRCSC - Obstetrics and Gynecology |
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