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Q4 (Medium): What is menstruation? Describe its significance in reproductive health.

Answer:
We have studied that menstruation is the shedding of uterus lining when fertilisation does not occur . This is why bleeding happens in women monthly.

  • Occurs once every 28 to 30 days
  • Released egg and uterus lining shed off
  • First menstruation called menarche begins at puberty
  • Normal part of female physiology and reproduction
Menstrual Cycle Ovulation occurs Mature egg released from ovary Uterus prepares Lining thickens for fertilised egg No fertilisation Egg not fertilised by sperm Shedding happens Lining and egg shed off Menstruation bleeding occurs
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