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Menstruation And The Menstrual Cycle

Menstruation and the Menstrual Cycle
What is the menstrual cycle?
The menstrual cycle is the process by which a woman’s body gets ready for the chance of a pregnancy each month. The average menstrual cycle is 28 days from the start of one to the start of the next, but it can range from 21 days to [...]

Uterine Fibroids

What are uterine fibroids?
Uterine fibroids are the most common, non-cancerous tumors in women of childbearing age. The fibroids are made of muscle cells and other tissues that grow within and around the wall of the uterus.

Who is at risk for uterine fibroids?
There are several risk factors for uterine fibroids:

African American woman are at [...]

Pregnancy and Conception

Pregnancy and Conception – Healthy Pregnancy
Most doctors calculate the start of pregnancy from the first day of your last menstrual period. This is called the “menstrual age” and is about two weeks ahead of when conception actually occurs.
Here’s a primer on conception:
Ovulation
Each month, in one of a woman’s two ovaries, a group of immature eggs [...]