Introduction Menstruation is the monthly passing of blood, tissue, fluid, and mucus. It is also known as a period. Your body is shedding the lining of the uterus. The flow of blood usually occurs during 3–7 consecutive days each month. Hormones control the menstrual cycle. Hormones are a chemical substance produced by endocrine glands in the body to regulate different bodily functions. The first menstrual period may start any time between age 8 years to 16 years. However, it usually starts around age 12 years. Some girls have regular monthly menstrual cycles right from the beginning. However, it is not unusual to have only a couple of drops of blood or spotting when you first start menstruating. It is also not unusual to have two periods a month or miss …show more content…
First, the pituitary gland in the brain produces the hormone follicle stimulating hormone (FSH). FSH stimulates the ovaries to produce estrogen, which thickens the uterine lining and begins to develop an egg in the ovary. About 14 days later, the pituitary gland produces another hormone called luteinizing hormone (LH). LH causes the egg to come out of a sac in the ovary (ovulation). The empty sac on the ovary called the corpus luteum is stimulated by another hormone from the pituitary gland called luteotropin. The corpus luteum begins to produce the estrogen and progesterone hormone. The progesterone hormone prepares the lining of the uterus to have the fertilized egg (egg combined with sperm) attach to the lining of the uterus and begin to develop into a fetus. If the egg is not fertilized, the corpus luteum stops producing estrogen and progesterone, it disappears, the lining of the uterus sloughs off and a menstrual period begins. Then the menstrual cycle starts all over again and will continue monthly unless pregnancy occurs or menopause
should go through and if it doesn’t then the women has an irregular cycle. This process the movement of an egg to a fertilizing position, developing a lining in the uterus, then the shedding of that lining when the egg doesn’t become fertilized.
The realities about menstrual or sexual prohibitions and education are issues that are very gendered. The lives of all Jews regardless of gender is guided and controlled by mitzvot, which is equally applied to both genders. Though this is true there are two specific mitzvot that will be focused on that of menstruation and the education of women.
This includes the release of follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH) from anterior pituitary gland which in turn stimulates ovary to secrete estrogen and progesterone hormone (Nelson, 2014). According to Mtawali et. al (1997), the changes of hormone will lead to changes in the female reproductive organ such as ovaries, uterus and cervix . Additionally, Mtawali et al. (1997) state the menstrual cycle can be divided into phases based on the changes that occur simultaneously in the ovary (involving the follicular and luteal phase) and the uterus (involving the proliferative, secretory and menstrual phase) as shown in figure 2. Based on figure 1, Mtawali et. al (1997) divide the menstrual into several phases, starting with follicular phase and proliferative phase, followed by luteal phase and secretory phase, menstrual phase (if there is no fertilization) and pregnancy (if fertilization
...erone, oestrogen and inhibin, to decrease so the uterus can get ready to get shed the tissues that were produce for the fertilized egg. (Wikipedia)
One of the great taboos in societies worldwide, menstruation has historically been a source of discomfort, pain, inconvenience, and shame to women. Although some cultures celebrate a pubescent girl’s menarche and imbue the experience with an empowering message, many others use menstruation (either consciously or unconsciously) to alienate, exclude, and otherwise delegitimize women (Vostral, 2000). There are countless euphemisms to refer in a roundabout way to menstruation; some refer to female visitors, some to the cyclical nature of the menstrual period, some to sickness, and even more to nature, blood, and menstrual products themselves (Johnston-Robledo & Chrisler, 2013). The term “on the rag” stems from the last category; In America and
Menstruation, or a period, is normal vaginal bleeding that occurs as part of a woman's monthly cycle. Every month a woman's body prepares for pregnancy; if pregnancy does not occur, the uterus (the organ in the lower body of a woman, or female mammal, in which the conception of offspring occurs; as well as, where gestation takes place preceding birth; the womb), then sheds its lining resulting in a period. Historically, people believed that the key to woman's health is in her womb. Coincidentally, these beliefs have led to rather absurd ideas about menstruation. Most ideas about menstrual blood still followed myths presented by Pliny, a Roman natural philosopher in the first century BCE, which claimed that menstrual blood was poisonous and could perform shocking, magical feats. These feats apparently included causing the wine to
The ovaries, fallopian tubes, cervix, and vagina make up the female reproductive sys-tem. The ovaries produce hormones as well as release eggs for reproduction, estrogen and proges-terone are the hormones that help get the lining of the uterus ready for child bearing. When eggs are released they travel down the pear-shaped uterus through the fallopian tubes. In the event that fertilization doesn’t take place the eggs are released out the body during menstrual period, however if fertilization occurs the fetus stays in the uterus because it has the ability to increase in size.
The dominant assumptions of the cycles that are present in both sexes, are that as followed, men are to be strong showing no emotion, and women are to be weak and over emotional. This is why such an occurrence is not widely talked about between men. The stigma that follows women is such a horrible thing. It seems that society put out research more on women than men in regards to the “cycle.” It makes it easier for the world to blame things on a women when you can say its because she is on her period. This keeps oppression on women and only makes them become more
It is hard to blame modern society alone though, for the perpetual stigmatization of menstruation can be traced back to ancient times. In Rome, it was believed that menstruation was a punishment from the Gods. People thought that, when stored, the blood would turn into maleficent articles that would fill the world with demons. Then, in the late 1800's, a German doctor (who was male) thought that periods were disgusting and created a contraption resembling a belt that only "sanitary" women bought, when in reality it was women who could afford it that it "benefited". This started the long line of feminine products that made having a menstrual cycle seemingly convenient, but in actuality quite expensive. Being that we are in the twenty-first century we now have more knowledge than ever. Modern advances have made us realize menstrual blood is uterine lining, and items like pads and tampons are now made to cater to this bleeding. Studies have shown that women are bound to hormone changes, uncomfortable side effects, and more; so why is it still taboo after all of this? The simple answer is that society has made it a routine-- a profitable, punishable
... F2α. Next, the regression of corpus luteum which is known as luteolysis will occur as well as the decrease in progesterone production. Unlike humans, the lining of uterus is not shed but will reorganize for the next cycle. If the female is pregnant, a phase known as anestrous will occurs. Anestrus is the phase where the sexual cycle rests. It is a seasonal event that is controlled by the exposure of light through the pineal gland that releases melatonin. Anestrus can also be caused by changing of season, stress, pathology and nutritional factor or negative energy balance.
During a normal menstrual cycle, the lining of your uterus thickens and then sheds when a fertilized egg doesn't attach, resulting in your period. But when this lining starts to grow outside of the uterus, like on your ovaries or inside the pelvic cavity, it becomes inflamed, grows, and essentially has nowhere to go, says Ghadir. The result is severe pelvic pain, usually during your period, along with significant scarring to the surrounding tissue. It may also lead to large cysts on your ovaries called endome...
An obstetrician is one thing, and a gynecologist is another. The job is combined together, but the two branches can be worked separately. An obstetrician is a physician who focuses and is trained in the management of pregnancy, labor, and pueperium (the period following childbirth). A physician who has specialized and trained in the health of the female reproductive system is a gynecologist. The reason the jobs are combined is because they’re both all about women. Obstetricians and Gynecologists are physicians who provide general medical care to women. They equip medical care associated with pregnancy or childbirth, and they diagnose, treat, and help prevent diseases, especially those affecting the female
The female reproductive systems is made of 9 parts. The sex cell for the female reproductive system is called the egg or ovum. The egg spends it’s dormant life in the ovaries until it is released. The egg has 23 chromosomes within it. The ovaries have two goals: to create and house eggs and the release the female sex hormones, estrogen and progesterone. The fallopian tubes are what the egg travels through to reach the uterus. Fallopian tubes contain tiny hair-like structures called cilia; the cilia allows for mobility of the egg. The fallopian tube is roughly the size of 2 hairs, and is the site of where ectopic pregnancies happen. The process of the egg getting released from the ovaries through the fallopian tubes is called ovulation. Ovulation happens on the 14th day of the menstruation cycle The uterus is where the egg goes to after it travels through the fallopian tubes. The developing baby is held and nourished in the uterus. When the uterus is empty, it’s roughly the size of a fist but expands one an embryo starts to develop. The endometrium is the lining of the uterine wall. It’s used to protect the fetus. When the egg isn’t fertilized, menstruation ha...
Unlike most organ systems in the human body, the reproductive system seems to snooze until the individual hits puberty (Marieb & Hoehn, 2013) – when the system reveals its true purpose: sexual reproduction. In the female reproductive system, the primary sex organs, also known as gonads, are the ovaries. The ovaries produces gametes: ova, which are homologous to the sperm produced by the male’s reproductive system. The female internal sex organs include the ovaries and the duct system. The duct system’s accessory ducts are the uterine tubes, the uterus, and the vagina – these are connected from the ovaries to the external genitalia. Ovaries also produce steroid sex hormones: estrogens and progesterone. These hormones have roles in the development and function of the reproductive organs, sexual behavior and drives, and the growth and development of many other organs and tissues. Specifically,