MENSTRUAL CYCLE OBG CLASS PRESENTATION BY , REYU TREESA FOURTH YEAR BSC.NURSING
FEMALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM
MENSTRUAL CYCLE Menstrual cycle is defined as cyclic events that take place in in a rhythmic fashion during the reproductive periods of a womens life ‘ Starts at age of 12 to 15 years , which marks onset of puberty . Commencement of menstrual cycle is called MENARCHE . It ceases at the age og 45 to 50 years .permanent ceassation of menstrual cycle is known as MENOPAUSE Duration of menstrual cycle :28 days ( usually between 20 to 40 days)
CHANGES DURING MENSTRUAL CYCLE Ovarian changes Uterine changes Vaginal changes Changes in cervix
OVARIAN CHANGES TWO PHASES OCCURS: FOLLICULAR PHASE (day 1 to 14 ) OVULATION (day 14) LUTEAL PHASE (day 14 to 28)
FOLLICULAR PHASE Called so bcz ovary contain follicles that release in month . Pituitary hormone release FSH Stimulate follicle to develop and release estrogen