The period from onset of one menstrual bleeding (MENSTRUATION) to the next in an ovulating woman or female primate. The menstrual cycle is regulated by endocrine interactions of the HYPOTHALAMUS; the PITUITARY GLAND; the ovaries; and the genital tract. The menstrual cycle is divided by OVULATION into two phases. Based on the endocrine status of the OVARY, there is a FOLLICULAR PHASE and a LUTEAL PHASE. Based on the response in the ENDOMETRIUM, the menstrual cycle is divided into a proliferative and a secretory phase.

Annotation

human & other primates only; for non-primates use ESTROUS CYCLE; do not confuse with MENSTRUATION

DUI

D008597 MeSH Browser

CUI

M0013391

Previous indexing

Menstruation (1966-1984)

History note

85

Public note

85