Menses phase

Definition

The menses phase is the period during a woman's menstrual cycle when the lining of the uterus (endometrium) is shed, resulting in menstrual bleeding. This phase marks the beginning of the cycle, typically lasting between 3 to 7 days.

Related terms

Menstrual Cycle:

A monthly series of hormonal changes that prepare a woman's body for pregnancy, culminating in menstruation if no pregnancy occurs.

Endometrium:

The inner lining of the uterus that thickens during the menstrual cycle in preparation for possible implantation of an embryo.

Ovulation:

The phase in the menstrual cycle when a mature egg is released from an ovary into the fallopian tube, making it available for fertilization