What's Going On In My Body??

     What really is menstruation? The menstrual cycle is a natural process that happens in a girl's body as she grows up. It's a way for her body to prepare for the possibility of having a baby someday. The menstrual cycle usually takes about a month, but it can vary from person to person. During this time, the body goes through different changes. The cycle starts with something called menstruation, or a period. This is when blood and tissue come out of a girl's vagina. It might seem a bit strange, but it's completely normal and happens to girls and women every month. 

     After the period ends, the body starts preparing for a possible pregnancy. One of the ovaries, which are like little eggs in the body, releases an egg. This is called ovulation. The egg travels through a tube called the fallopian tube, waiting to meet with a sperm. If the egg isn't fertilized by a sperm, it moves out of the body along with some other tissues and blood. This is when the next period happens, and the cycle starts all over again. But if the egg is fertilized by a sperm, it can turn into a baby. The fertilized egg implants itself into the uterus, which is like a special home for the baby to grow. Then the girl's body starts making changes to support the baby's growth, like providing it with food and oxygen.

     If there is no baby, the uterus sheds its lining, and the cycle starts again. It's important to know that the menstrual cycle is a natural part of growing up for girls, and it helps prepare their bodies for the possibility of having a baby when they're older.

Sources:

professional, Cleveland Clinic medical. “Menstrual Cycle (Normal Menstruation): Overview & Phases.” Cleveland Clinic, 9 Dec. 2022, my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/10132-menstrual-cycle.