Menstrual Cycle

Menstrual Cycle


The menstrual cycle is a series of changes a woman’s body goes through over a month’s time to prepare for a possible pregnancy.

Most women start having this cycle between ages 11 and 14. Some women have cycles that are longer or shorter. Women usually stop having this cycle after age 50, called menopause.

the 4 steps of the mentrual cycle are explained

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