What Happens to Your Body During Menstruation?

Understanding Your Cycle in Just 10 Minutes

Have you ever wondered what’s really happening inside your body during your period? Whether you're new to menstruation or just want a better understanding of your cycle, this 10-minute video breaks it down in a simple and visual way. Here’s a quick summary of the key points.

1. What Is the Menstrual Cycle?

The menstrual cycle is a monthly process where your body prepares for a possible pregnancy. The average cycle is 28 days, but it can vary between 21 and 35 days.

It’s made up of four phases:

  • Menstrual Phase (your period)

  • Follicular Phase

  • Ovulation

  • Luteal Phase

Each phase plays a role in hormone changes and body preparation.

2. What Are Ovaries and Follicles?

Your ovaries are two small organs that store eggs.
Inside each ovary are follicles—tiny sacs that each contain one immature egg. During each cycle, one follicle matures and releases an egg (this is ovulation).

3. What Happens During Menstruation?

When no pregnancy occurs, hormone levels drop and your uterine lining sheds, leading to bleeding—this is your period.

You may experience:

  • Cramps

  • Bloating

  • Mood swings

  • Tiredness

It’s all part of your body resetting for the next cycle.

4. How to Calculate Your Menstrual Cycle

Start counting from Day 1 of your period to the day before your next period starts.
That total number of days is your cycle length.
Tracking apps or journals can help you spot patterns in your body’s natural rhythm.

5. The Connection Between Periods and Pregnancy

If you have unprotected sex during ovulation (usually around Day 14 in a 28-day cycle), there’s a chance of pregnancy.
That’s because an egg is available for fertilization, and sperm can live inside the body for up to 5 days.

If the egg is fertilized, your period won’t come because your body begins supporting a pregnancy.

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Understanding your menstrual cycle is powerful—it helps you take control of your health, manage symptoms, and plan for the future.

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