Medical term menstrual cycle

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ovarian follicle

Answer 1

Graafian follicle

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corpus luteum

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hormone-secreting structure

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functional layer

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collection of endometrial tissue

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ovulation

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release of mature ovum from ovarian surface

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menstrual period

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time during female sexual cycle

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menarche

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first menstrual cycle

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premenstrual syndrome

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complex of symptoms experienced by some women in the days immediately prior to menstruation

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dysmenorrhea

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pain or discomfort during the menstrual cycle

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menorrhagia

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extremely heavy menstrual bleeding

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metrorrhagia

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uterine bleeding not associated with menstruation

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contraception

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measure taken to prevent pregnancy