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Reproductive and Urinary Physiological Phenomena > Reproductive Physiological Phenomena > Menstrual Cycle

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Menstrual Cycle  

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Entry terms

  • Cycle, Endometrial
  • Cycle, Ovarian
  • Cycles, Endometrial
  • Cycles, Ovarian
  • Endometrial Cycle
  • Endometrial Cycles
  • Ovarian Cycle
  • Ovarian Cycles

Note

  • human & other primates only; for non-primates use ESTROUS CYCLE; do not confuse with MENSTRUATION

Scope note

  • The period from onset of one menstrual bleeding (MENSTRUATION) to the next in an ovulating woman or female primate. The menstrual cycle is regulated by endocrine interactions of the HYPOTHALAMUS; the PITUITARY GLAND; the ovaries; and the genital tract. The menstrual cycle is divided by OVULATION into two phases. Based on the endocrine status of the OVARY, there is a FOLLICULAR PHASE and a LUTEAL PHASE. Based on the response in the ENDOMETRIUM, the menstrual cycle is divided into a proliferative and a secretory phase.

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