Menstrual cycle

What is Menstruation
Release of ovum
Preparation of the endometrium for
the successful implantation
If conception and implantation does
not occur shredding of the upper 2/3
of the endometrium
Regeneration process of the
endometrium occur in lower 1/3 of
the endometriun
Introduction to human reproduction
Any spices successful existence
depend on efficient reproduction
Humans are considered to be poor
reproducers
There is Overpopulation in spite of
the poor reproduction
 Endometrial cycle

Proliferative
phrase

Secretory phrase

Menstrual phrase
 Endometrial regeneration &
Haemostasis
Mainly
vasoconstriction
Fibrinolysis
There is no
scarring
Regeneration strats
simultanously with
the onset of
menstruation
Ovarian cycle
Pitutary cycle
Involved Hormones

Feed back
Mechanism

Place of
inhibin,activin,
insulin like grow
factors
physiology and pathophysiology
 Normal Parameters
Cycles 28-35 days

Blood loss : 35-70ml

Duration : 3-5 days

 Terminology & Definitions
Amenorrhoea
Epimenrrhoea
Polymenorrhoea
Oligomenorrhoea
Dysmenorrhoea
Menorragia
 Clinical Application
Most of the gynaecological problems
are related to menstruation
DUB
PCOD
Subfertility
Premature ovarian faliure
Contraception
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