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Understanding the Normal Menstrual Cycle: Phases, Hormones, Symptoms & Complete Health Guide: Normally, a menstrual cycle lasts anywhere from 21 to 35 days, and is controlled by hormones, typically estrogen and progesterone.  The menstrual cycle includes four distinct phases:  The menstrual phase,  The follicular phase,  The ovulation phase and  The luteal phase.  By understanding your own menstrual cycle and how it functions, you can identify healthy patterns of menstruation, detect imbalances in your hormones and determine when it is necessary to seek medical treatment for irregular or abnormal menstrual cycles and symptoms.  Normal cycle length : 21 to 35 days Average. Duration of period : 2 to 7 days  The key hormones in the reproductive cycle are (but are not limited to) Estrogen,  Progesterone, Follicle stimulating hormone (FSH), Luteinizing hormone (LH) and others as well. Irregularities in the menstrual cycle can indicate that the...

Physiological Changes in Pregnancy: Complete Guide for Expecting Mothers: Author: Dr, Humaira Latif . Registered Medical Practitioner.  Gynae/Obs Specialist. 14 Plus years of Experience in Medical and Practical Field  Medical & Health Content Creator. Disclaimer: This article is written for educational and informational purposes only, and it does not constitute medical information. You should consult a physician for any symptom or concern you might experience during pregnancy . Practicing obstetrics and gynaecology for over 14 years, I often hear first-time mothers ask me the same question,  “Is this normal?” This is usually in reference to an unexpected physical symptom that develops during their pregnancy.  Symptoms such as: nausea that hits them in the evening, not just in the morning; how they feel their heart racing if they climb a flight of stairs; how they have developed a burning sensation (heartburn) in their stomach that showed up out of nowhere at 28 w...

Physiology of the Female Reproductive Tract: A Comprehensive Guide (2025): The female reproductive tract consists of the ovaries, fallopian tubes, uterus, cervix, and vagina, and each organ is related and plays a special role. Each reproductive organ is by a hormonal feedback system called the reproductive hormone feedback loop. A coordinated set of ovaries, uterus. fallopian tubes, cervix and vagina cause the physiology (function) of a female reproductive tract to be automatically directed by hormones.  The ovaries, uterus, fallopian tubes, cervix and vagina all contribute to a woman’s health concerning her reproductive system, including her menstrual cycle, ovulation, fertility, pregnancy and general health as it pertains to her reproductive system. Understanding female physiology helps to explain hormonal changes, ovarian cycle phases and uterine functions that occur throughout a woman’s life. Author! Dr. Humaira Latif  Registered Medical Practitioner  Gynae /Obs. Spec...