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Menstrual Cycle Days


Menstrual Cycle Day 9
What is happening internally? The follicles continue to develop. As they develop, the surrounding cells around the ovum start to produce estrogen. This prompts the uterine lining to build up, and tells the hypothalamus of the b...

Menstrual Cycle Day 8
What is happening internally? Menstrual flow should be dried up. Follicles which surround the developing ovum (egg) are slowly increasing in size, though hormone levels are all low at this point. The uterine lining continues t...

Menstrual Cycle Day 7
What is happening internally? Menstrual bleeding has most likely stopped, or is "spotting" only. FSH and LH are being released from the pituitary gland, and prompting the ovaries to produce one or two follicles, which will sur...

Menstrual Cycle Day 6
What is happening internally? By now the menstrual bleeding may have stopped, though some women may experience a longer bleeding phase. Because the estrogen levels are low, the hypothalamus sends releasing hormones to the pitui...

Menstrual Cycle Day 5
What is happening internally? The uterine lining continues to shed, though in some women the bleeding may be in the form of "spotting" only - or ceased altogether. Outward symptoms: The basal body temperature should be...

Menstrual Cycle Day 4
What is happening internally? The uterine lining continues to shed, though the menstrual flow may be very light by now. Estrogen and progesterone levels have bottomed out, and the uterine lining has become very thin. The egg(s)...

Menstrual Cycle Day 3
What is happening internally? The uterine lining is shedding. The flow of blood may be heavy at times, though normally begins to let up. The egg(s) within the ovaries are preparing to mature for ovulation, though you won't notic...

Menstrual Cycle Day 2
What is happening internally? The uterine lining is shedding. The blood flow may be heavy at times. Estrogen and progesterone levels are slowly dropping, and the body is preparing for the new cycle. Within the ovaries, some of th...

Menstrual Cycle Day 1
What is happening internally? Day 1 of the cycle is the first day of menstrual bleeding, also known as the follicular phase of the cycle. The uterus begins to shed the lining, blood, and the unfertilized egg through the vagina...