Women And The Monthly Menstrual Cycle

Having a period or menstruating is said to be puberty’s biggest event. It is a normal and healthy part of being a woman that young girls should be prepared for rather than be terrified. Women began their menstruation cycle during puberty, normally at age 12 or 13 but can start anytime between 8 and 16.

The menstrual period, also known as menstruation or menses, is just one part of the menstrual cycle. This is a 28-day long process that happens in all healthy women who are not yet on their menopause. The menstrual cycle involves all the aspects of the woman’s reproductive system such as the uterus, cervix, ovaries, fallopian tubes and vagina. The menstrual cycle is the body’s way of preparing women for pregnancy. A cycle is generally more or less 28 days long and starts on the first day of a period. Though, a cycle may range anywhere from 23 to 35 days.