Menstruation is the process where the thickened and unnecessary lining of the uterus, prepared for a potential embryo, breaks down and is expelled through the vagina as blood and mucous. This cycle occurs roughly every month and lasts for about two to eight days when fertilization does not take place.
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Menstruation is a natural reproductive process in females where the uterine lining sheds, resulting in the discharge of blood and tissue from the vagina. It occurs approximately every 28 days as part of the menstrual cycle, which is regulated by hormonal fluctuations. The menstrual cycle prepares the body for potential pregnancy by thickening the uterine lining. If fertilization doesn’t occur, hormonal changes trigger the shedding of the uterine lining, leading to menstruation. This cycle continues until menopause, typically around the age of 50, when reproductive abilities decline, and menstruation ceases.