Changes

==Physiology of menstruation:==

==Physiology of menstruation:==

The normal menstrual cycle ranges from 21 to 35 days with an average of twenty-eight days. The fluid is consistent without any stickiness (sliminess), without causing burning sensation and pain, is moderate in quantity, lasting for average three to five days. [Cha. Sa. [[Chikitsa Sthana]] 30/225] This period is divided into three phases according to the physiological changes taking place in the body. The menstrual cycle is counted from first day of menstruation.

The normal menstrual cycle ranges from 21 to 35 days with an average of twenty-eight days. The fluid is consistent without any stickiness (sliminess), without causing burning sensation and pain, is moderate in quantity, lasting for average three to five days. [Cha. Sa. [[Chikitsa Sthana]] 30/225]  

 

This period is divided into three phases according to the physiological changes taking place in the body. The menstrual cycle is counted from first day of menstruation.

 

The following table 1 shows three phases of menstrual cycle and changes in female body.  

The following table 1 shows three phases of menstrual cycle and changes in female body.  

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*Follicle Stimulating Hormone **Luteinizing Hormone

* *Follicle Stimulating Hormone **Luteinizing Hormone

==Importance in preservation of health and prevention ==

==Importance in preservation of health and prevention ==