Significance of Menstrual cycle
The menstrual cycle is a recurring physiological process in women, described by various sources, including Ayurveda and Health Sciences. It is a natural, monthly cycle of hormonal changes that prepares the body for potential pregnancy. The cycle can be regular or irregular, with irregularities often linked to conditions like PCOS, and is influenced by factors like stress, hormonal imbalances, and overall health. It is a vital indicator of reproductive health and normal uterine function.
Synonyms: Menstrual period, Cycle, Monthly period, Reproductive cycle, Menstruation, Period, Monthly cycle, Menses
In Finnish: Kuukautiskierto; In Dutch: Menstruatiecyclus; In Spanish: Ciclo menstrual
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Hindu concept of 'Menstrual cycle'
In Hinduism, the menstrual cycle is viewed as a natural, recurring physiological process in women, essential for reproduction and regulated by hormones. It's associated with Artava (menstrual blood) and is linked to concepts of health, fertility, and the balance of Doshas. Ayurvedic practices can help regulate and understand this cycle.
From: Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences
(1) During the menstrual cycle, the stages of Arthava Chakra are divided into 3 stages: Rajasrava Kala, Rutukala, and Rutuvyatita Kala, according to the text.[1] (2) HPO axis has a prime role in maintaining this. Nasya Karma has a direct action on this axis by regularising the GnRH hormone and restoring the normalcy of the pituitary gland.[2] (3) It is followed up after the treatment.[3] (4) It is a complex series of physiological changes that occur in women on a monthly basis, and is regulated by the endocrine system.[4] (5) Decoction of the fresh leaves is used as a remedy for irregular occurrences of this biological process.[5]
From: International Research Journal of Ayurveda and Yoga
(1) Asrigdara literally means acyclic or severe vaginal bleeding during the menstrual cycle and the intermenstrual interval.[6] (2) Gradually the interval of this cycle increased up to 6-7 months.[7] (3) It is considered abnormal if there is any uterine bleeding which is a deviation from the normal regular predictable cycle.[8] (4) It is the monthly process of changes in a woman's body, including hormone fluctuations and bleeding, which can become irregular during perimenopause.[9] (5) Changes in normal discharge can be caused by numerous reasons such as this, emotional stress, nutritional status, pregnancy, usage of medications including birth control pills.[10]
From: Journal of Ayurvedic and Herbal Medicine
(1) Ushna Virya of Shatapushpa removes Srotoavarodha and increases the blood circulation in the Yoni and Garbhashaya, due to this Garbhashaya gets proper nutrition which helps formation of healthy endometrium and thus this becomes normal in amount, duration and interval.[11] (2) This phrase describes one of the symptoms that the patient is suffering from, and the treatment is focused on removing the obstruction in the body to return the menstrual flow to normal.[12] (3) This term refers to the recurring series of physiological changes that occur in the female reproductive system, crucial for conception.[13] (4) The study involves a clinical intervention over three consecutive 'menstrual cycles', with assessments conducted before, during, and after treatment to evaluate the efficacy of the interventions.[14] (5) The plant supplementation tended to cause an earlier, attenuated preovulatory surge-like GnRH secretion in rat model.[15]
From: Manusmriti with the Commentary of Medhatithi
(1) Refers to a natural biological cycle that a woman typically experiences, which is not directly mentioned in the text.[16]
The concept of Menstrual cycle in scientific sources
The menstrual cycle, a recurring series of changes in the female reproductive system, is highlighted as a key aspect of women's health. It involves hormonal shifts, prepares the body for pregnancy, and can be affected by various conditions. This monthly cycle is crucial for fertility, ovulation, and can influence overall health and cognitive function.
From: South African Family Practice
(1) This cycle should be followed when using a pain diary, and it can be relevant to the management of chronic pelvic pain.[17] (2) Menstrual cycles, specifically their regularity, were examined in relation to athletic activity, with abnormalities in cycles being a focus of the study.[18] (3) This is the recurring series of changes in the female body, primarily the uterus and ovaries, that make pregnancy possible and is often manipulated by women during the Hajj.[19] (4) The infibulated scar in Type III female genital cutting leaves a small hole for this bodily function to occur, along with urination.[20] (5) This biological process, which women of reproductive age experience, can lead to significant symptoms, and is described in the provided material.[21]
From: The Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences
(1) These were used to determine the time of the cycle that contained the lowest and highest levels of hFSH in the body, used for sample collection.[22] (2) This can be affected by thyroid dysfunctions, with studies showing an association between thyroid disorders and disturbances in this cycle.[23] (3) This refers to the cyclical changes that occur in a woman's body, and the artificial cycles for preparing the endometrium begin on the second day of this cycle.[24] (4) The recurring cycle of physiological changes in women, influenced by hormones like estrogen and progesterone, which are also affected during pregnancy.[25] (5) The monthly cycle of changes in female reproductive organs, during which nitric oxide plays significant roles in regulating various functions.[26]
From: Journal of Public Health in Africa
(1) This is one of the eight topics included in each session of the MHM health education.[27] (2) This is the monthly series of changes in the female reproductive system, including menstruation.[28] (3) The text references the natural biological process of changes that occur in the uterus, in response to the hormones in the blood, and the associated menstrual flow.[29] (4) The recurring series of changes in the female reproductive system, during which primary dysmenorrhea pain can occur, and treatments are often administered.[30]
From: South African Journal of Physiotherapy
(1) The recurring physiological changes in women, and prolactin plays an essential role, as it has been linked to a number of menstrual dysfunctions, influencing its regularity.[31] (2) The Menstrual Cycle is a chapter topic in the book 'Having a Baby', which is about the process of menstruation and its relation to conception.[32] (3) Changes in sex hormones moderating pain (e.g. menstrual cycle, pregnancy), structural differences within the brain determining how pain is processed as biologically women react to pain stimuli at a lower threshold than men.[33] (4) This is a cycle that can be associated with headache periods, and in these patients the lower headache zones will be frequently found, which may provide some insight.[34]
From: International Journal of Pharmacology
(1) In women, agricultural pesticides exposure may affect these, and may cause spontaneous abortions, congenital defects, pre-maturity births, delay in conception and infertility.[35] (2) These drugs are also prescribed for irregularities in this.[36] (3) This is a recurring process in females where the pituitary glands stimulate the ovary to produce an egg through FSH and LH.[37] (4) The effects of this particular cycle and oral contraceptive use on serum levels of lipid-soluble antioxidants were examined, exploring the impact of these factors on various biological markers.[38]
From: Asian Journal of Pharmaceutics
(1) This is a recurring physiological event in women, and the luteal phase of this cycle is examined in relation to premenstrual syndrome symptoms.[39] (2) A physiologic occurrence for regular cleaning of the blood, it is a protective factor against diabetes.[40] (3) Ninety-six RA female patients were divided into three groups in terms of age and this.[41]
From: Journal of Medicinal Plants for Economic Development
(1) This term is used in the context of subendometrial myometrial contractions throughout the menstrual cycle, according to the text.[42] (2) The text mentions the menstrual cycle, during which uterine contractions occur in non-pregnant states, highlighting the complex and dynamic physiological phenomenon.[43] (3) Menstruation is mentioned as one of the conditions related to reproductive health, for which several plant species were used to treat, according to the provided text.[44]
From: Journal of Metabolic Health
(1) This is a recurring process of physiological changes that occur in the female reproductive system, particularly in the context of the normal functionality of the body.[45] (2) This is a series of changes in a woman's body, and its relation to insulin sensitivity has been a topic of study and analysis.[46] (3) This is a cycle that can be irregular, and it is related to metabolic disorders, and it is investigated in a population-based, prospective study.[47]
From: African Journal of Primary Health Care and Family Medicine
(1) It refers to the monthly series of changes in a female's body, and only a small percentage of the adolescents could affirm that they understood when it starts.[48] (2) This is the recurring cycle that premenstrual symptoms are related to, and the key diagnostic feature is that symptoms must be absent between the end of menstruation and ovulation.[49] (3) This is a recurring series of changes in the female reproductive system, which is closely related to the onset and manifestation of premenstrual dysphoric disorder.[50]
From: South African Journal of HIV Medicine
(1) This is the recurring series of changes in a woman's body, with the text explaining its importance in determining the fertile period.[51] (2) This is the recurring series of changes in the female reproductive system, which can be tracked by taking into account the first day of the menstrual period to determine an average menstrual cycle length.[52]
From: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (MDPI)
(1) The menstrual cycle is recorded using the Menstrual Cycle Diary, starting on the first day of flow and continuing until the second day of the next menstruation.[53] (2) The menstrual cycle, including cycle length and regularity, is examined in relation to bone health and BMD in premenopausal women.[54] (3) The study controlled for "menstrual cycle" phases, preventing the study from clarifying how they may affect the connective tissue in the analyzed population.[55] (4) The text mentions characteristics of abnormal menstrual cycle and polycystic ovary syndrome in community and hospital populations, showing the importance of understanding menstrual cycle.[56] (5) Timing tobacco-cessation intervention for young women can be based on the menstrual cycle because hormonal fluctuations impact withdrawal.[57]
From: International Journal of Pharmacology
(1) The regular cycle of changes in the female reproductive system, which can be affected by agricultural pesticides exposure.[58] (2) The menstrual cycle is the monthly series of changes a woman's body goes through in preparation for the possibility of pregnancy, and certain tests are timed to specific days of it.[59]
From: Religions Journal (MDPI)
(1) This is a matter that some women may find uncomfortable discussing, especially when a female scholar is not available, and an AI model can answer Islamic rulings related to this.[60]
From: South African Journal of Psychiatry
(1) This is a biological process where the onset and remission of the symptoms of menstrual psychosis are associated with the different stages of the menstrual cycles, and this is a critical factor in understanding the unique disorder.[61]