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Menstruation; Whats happening to my body?

Contents [ hide ] Introduction Actually, what you are experiencing is a normal physiological process that begins once a girl reaches puberty. The first menstruation in a woman’s life is referred to as menarche , this could happen between the ages of 10 to 15 with most (the average) girls having theirs around age 12. It involves bleeding from the uterus at regular intervals. The end of menstruation is termed menopause , this usually happens between the ages of 45 to 55. Menstruation is therefore defined as the cyclical or monthly flow of blood and shedding of endometrium including mucus, some enzymes and unfertilized ovum. So, what really happens? Well in simple terms, it all begins with changes in hormones in the body. You can think of hormones as messengers that are sent by some organs of your body to tell other cells to do something. In this particular case, an organ called hypothalamus which is found in your brain begins the process. [Fast forward] The ovaries release f...

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The Uterus

  •  ABOUT 60%of women uterus reaches adult stage by age 15 years.
  • There is sudden increase in weight and height during adolescent phase of development.
  • The body leans forward from the isthmus and bends over slightly at the junction with the cervix.
  • Its adopt an anteverted and anteflexed position.
  • In about 10% of women, the uterus lean backwards instead of forward so it adopt retroverted and retroflexed position. This may cause painful coitus and infertility. 
  • SITUATION- It lies in the true pelvis.
  • SHAPE- Resemble an English pear. 
  • SIZE- 7.5cm long, 5cm wide, 2.5cm thick. The weight  is approximately 57g.


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