Women's Health: Menstrual Cycles, Pregnancy, and Hormonal Balance

Comprehensive guide to female reproductive health, including menstrual cycle management, pregnancy wellness, and common hormonal disorders.

Hormones Involved in the Menstrual Cycle

Published Aug,14 2017 | By Shira Goldenholz

The menstrual cycle is an approximately 28-day cycle which results in the release of a mature egg from the ovary. This egg may then go on to become fertilized or may be released, unfertilized, along with the lining of the uterus.

Shira Goldenholz has been writing since 2001. She has edited a neurosciences coursebook and co-authored an article published in the "Journal of Child Neurology." She has contributed to a report on children's mental health and has written for an autism website. She holds a medical degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a Master in Public Health from Boston University.