The menstrual cycle is a natural process that occurs in the female reproductive system, typically lasting around 28 days, involving the preparation of the uterus for pregnancy.

A process in males where hormones are balanced monthly.

A diet plan followed by athletes to improve performance.

A musical rhythm used in dance performances.

Menstruation, the follicular phase, ovulation, and the luteal phase.

Winter, Spring, Summer, and Fall.

Childhood, Adolescence, Adulthood, and Old Age.

Birth, Growth, Decline, and Death.

During menstruation, the lining of the uterus sheds, resulting in bleeding that lasts about 3-7 days.

The body experiences a drop in temperature and blood circulation increases.

Heart rate significantly increases causing rapid breathing.

The body prepares extra energy for a potential run due to stress.

Ovulation typically occurs around day 14 of a 28-day cycle, when a mature egg is released from the ovary.

It occurs just after menstruation ends.

It coincides with the first day of the month.

Ovulation takes place every second week of the month.

Hormones like estrogen and progesterone regulate the various phases of the menstrual cycle, enabling ovulation and preparation for pregnancy.

Hormones are responsible for controlling taste and smell during the cycle.

They determine the blood group of an individual.

Hormones change eye color during the cycle phases.

The follicular phase is the first half of the menstrual cycle, lasting about 14 days, where follicles in the ovaries mature and estrogen levels rise.

The time when body temperature drops continuously.

A period of rapid hair growth.

A month-long hibernation period for energy conservation.

The luteal phase follows ovulation and lasts about 14 days, characterized by the secretion of progesterone, supporting potential pregnancy.

The phase when the lunar cycle affects bodily functions.

The time when the body begins intensive muscle repair.

A phase of increasing body fat reserves.

If pregnancy does not occur, progesterone and estrogen levels fall, leading to the shedding of the uterine lining during menstruation.

Hormones surge to initiate weight gain for the following cycle.

Body starts storing more water in anticipation of pregnancy.

The body stops producing blood cells to prevent another uterine lining formation.

Ovulation marks the transition from the follicular phase to the luteal phase.

The appearance of new hair strands on the scalp.

A shift in body weight from lower to upper body.

Increased cognitive abilities and memory retention.

A typical menstrual cycle lasts about 28 days, but it can vary between 21 to 35 days in length.

It always lasts exactly 30 days.

Only lasts 21 days every cycle.

Always exceeds 40 days.

The uterine lining thickens during the follicular phase and is maintained by progesterone in the luteal phase, shedding if no implantation occurs.

The lining forms a solid barrier only during the first phase.

There are no changes unless there is an intense physical activity.

Lining dissolves into body fluids, reappears after the cycle.

The drop in progesterone and estrogen levels at the end of the luteal phase triggers menstruation.

An increase in calcium deficiency triggers menstruation.

Lack of sunlight over numerous days.

Excessive sunlight exposure causes it to start.

The corpus luteum forms from an ovarian follicle post-ovulation and secretes progesterone to support a potential pregnancy.

It regulates heartbeat and blood pressure.

Develops antibodies against common colds.

Acts to maintain body temperature constantly.

Stress can alter hormone levels, potentially leading to irregular cycles or skipping periods altogether.

It enhances the efficiency of the cycle, making it seamless.

Prevents menstruation indefinitely until stress is removed.

Causes quick reduction in body mass index (BMI).

PMS (Premenstrual Syndrome) includes symptoms like mood swings, bloating, and headaches occurring before menstruation.

A calming medication given just after the cycle ends.

A medical term for nausea felt during transportation.

The warm-up exercises performed before any athletic activity.