What is the Full form of MC?
The full form of MC is the Menstrual Cycle. MC corresponds to the regular occurs naturally changes in the female reproductive system. In females, the first cycle usually begins between the ages of twelve and fifteen and continues until age 45 and this cycle has an average duration of 28 days.
MC offers essential chemical substances in the body, termed as hormones, to keep people healthy. A duration is counted from the first day of one period until the first day of the next. The average MC is usually for 28 days. The Menstrual Cycles can vary in adults from 21 to 35 days, and in teenagers from 21 to 45 days.
Menstrual cycle phases
The menstrual cycle is composed of four phases, which include
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Menstrual phase
Day 1, uterus lining, which is prepared for implantation, starts to shed, which lasts 3 to 5 days.
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Follicular phase
A matured egg follicle releases an egg from one of the ovaries. Also, the uterus starts preparation for another pregnancy.
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Ovulatory phase
Mid-cycle phase, this is the phase in which ovulation takes place, i.e., day 13-17. End of follicular phase along with ovulation period defines the fertilization period.
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Luteal phase
It is the post-ovulation phase, where the fate of the corpus luteum is decided. If fertilisation occurs, pregnancy starts. If fertilisation doesn’t occur, it marks the onset of another cycle.
