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How many days does the menstrual cycle last?
It lasts 28 days.
What are the names of the hormones that the ovaries release?
The hormones are oestrogen and progesterone.
How do the walls of the uterus become thicker?
The walls of the uterus become thicker with extra blood and tissue.
When does the ovulation occurs?
The ovulation starts 14 days before the menstruation.
What is the ovulation?
The ovulation is a process through which the ovary releases a mature ovum into the fallopian tubes.
What happens if the ovum is not fertilized?
If the ovum is not fertilized, the uterus releases the ovum with the extra blood and tissue through the vagina.
What happens if the ovum is fertilized?
If the ovum is fertilized, the extra blood and tissue help the ovum develop into a baby in the uterus.
Does the menstruation last forever?
No, it ends when women are more or less 50 years old.
When the menstruations stops, what is its name?
Menopause.
