terms
the common term for menstruation
what is a period
True or False: menstruation lasts 7 days
False! One's period can last anywhere from 3-7 days and still be considered "normal".
the last phase of the menstrual cycle
what is "menses" or "menstruation"
organ which sheds its lining during menstruation
what is the uterus
PMS is an abbreviation for this
pre-menstrual syndrome
If this does not occur menstruation begins
what is pregnancy/fertillization
the point in time when the menstrual cycle naturally stops
what is menopause
the organ where eggs are produced and stored
what are the ovaries
"PCOS" is an abbreviation for this
polycystic ovary syndrome
The average length of the menstrual cycle
what is 28 days
the second phase of the menstrual cycle
what is ovulation
the part of the female reproductive system that serves as a "pathway" for mature eggs
what are the fallopian tubes
"A lack of access to menstrual products, education, hygiene facilities, waste management"
what is Period Poverty
The number of phases in the menstrual cycle
what is 4
the first phase of the menstrual cycle
what is the follicular phase
organ which produces female reproductive hormones
what are the ovaries
formation of abnormal endometrial tissue outside the uterus is called what?
Endometriosis
what is ovulation
the third phase of the menstrual cycle
what is the luteal phase
the name for the lining which is shed during menstruation
what is the endometrium