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The Normal Cycle


	What are the "phases" of the menstrual cycle?

	How long is a "normal" mentsrual cycle?

	Does the length of the normal menstrual cycle change with age?

	Why does the cycle length change with age?

Menstrual Phase - Days 1-5


	Which day is considered the first day of the period?

	How many days does a normal period last?

	How do I know if the amount of bleeding with my period is normal?

	Why do I bleed during my period?

	What causes my period to start?

	Can I get pregnant during my period?

Follicular Phase - days 6-14


	What is happening during the first two weeks of my cycle?

	How many eggs will develop?

	What causes the end of the follicular phase?

	Can I get pregnant at this time during my cycle?

	What changes are taking place in my uterus during the follicular phase?

	Why do I feel a change in the mucous in my vagina during this time of my cycle?

	How will I know when I ovulate?

Luteal Phase - days 15-28


	What happens when I ovulate?

	What does the "corpus luteum" do?

	Can I get pregnant during the luteal phase?

	How long does the luteal phase last?

	What makes the luteal phase end?

	Why don't I get my period if I am pregnant?