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Menstruation
body excretes excess uterine lining if conception has not occurred
Menarche
initial onset of menstrual cycle
Facts about Menstrual Physiology
Flow lasts 2-6 days
Volume varies from 6-8 oz
Duration varies 24-42 days
Ovulation occurs 14 days from onset of next cycle
Menstrual Synchrony
simultaneous cycles among women living in close proximity
Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)
Symptoms of physical and psychological discomfort that occur 2-12 days before period
Dysmenorrhea
pain or discomfort before or during menstruation
Amenorrhea
the absence of menstruation
Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS)
disease that occurs most commonly in menstruating women and that can cause a person to go into shock
Author
chanchan27104
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322817
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Menstruation
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2016-08-31T17:10:01Z
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