Curriculum of Gynecology
TOPIC 56
PHYSIOLOGY OF MENSTRUATION
RATIONALE
The ovarian and menstrual (uterine) cycles constitute what is called the female reproductive or sex cycle. The ovarian cycle refers to the periodic changes that occur in the ovary every month during the female reproductive life. The menstrual cycle is the cyclical shedding of uterine endometrium due to a decline in estradiol and progesterone production caused by a regressing corpus luteum.
GOAL
Understand the physiology of menstruation
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
By the end of this course, the student will be able to:
l Mention the hormonal control of menstrual cycle
l Describe ovarian, uterine, cervical, and vaginal changes during the menstrual cycle
CONTENT
l Definition and phases of the human ovarian cycle
l Definition and phases of the human menstrual cycle
l Clinical aspects and management of menstruation
