Menstral Cyle Flashcards
Define puberty
Period which adolescents start to develop secondary sexual characteristics
What is the average length of the menstral cycle
28 days
What is stage 1 of the menstral cycle called
Menstruation
What happens during menstruation and when does it take place
The uterus lining breaks down and its from day 0-4
What happens in stage 2 of the menstral cycle and when does it take place
The lining starts to build back up to prepare for a fertilised egg and it takes place from day 4-14
What is stage 3 of the menstral cycle called
Ovulation
What happens during ovulation and what days does it take place
The egg gets released from the ovaries and it takes place on day 15
What happens during stage 4 of the menstral cycle snd when does it take place
The lining of the uterus is maintained and it takes place from day 14-28
What does LH stand for
Luteinising hormone
Where is the LH hormone released and what does it do
Its released from the pituitary gland snd it stimulates the release of an egg ( ovulation)
What does FSH stand for
Follicle stimulating hormone
Where is the FSH hormone released snd what does it do
Its released from the pituitary gland and it stimulates eggs to mature by stimulating ovaries to produce oestrogen
