The truth behind Periods
I know, I know. It has been quite a long time since I have posted anything and I am genuinely sorry if I have kept some of you guys waiting. To make up for my absence, I shall talk to you all about periods, also known as menses. [This image has been downloaded from Google] Biologically speaking, it is quite simple. Four hormones are involved in this process; FSH, LH, Oestrogen and Progesterone. While the hormones FSH and LH are involved in the maturation and release of the egg from one of the ovaries, Oestrogen and Progesterone are required to change and thicken the lining of the uterus, also known as the endometrium, especially during ovulation for the fertilized egg to implant properly. If the egg has not been fertilized, which of course means you are not pregnant, the egg disintegrates in the Fallopian tube. Now, this is when things start to go downhill for us uterus-bearers. Due to failure in fertilization and implantation, there is a decrease of the hormones Oes...