12th Class Biology Human Reproduction

  • question_answer 43)
        Why are menstrual cycles absent during pregnancy?

    Answer:

                      The menstrual flow results due to breakdown of endometrial lining of the uterus and itsblood vessels which forms liquid that comes out through vagina. Menstruation only occurs if the released ovum is not fertilized.During pregnancy, all events of the menstrual cycle stop and the corpus luteumsecretes large amounts of progesterone which is essential for the maintenance of the endometrium. These changes lead to no menstruation, during pregnancy. Note Lack of menstruation may be indicative of pregnancy. However, it may also because due to some other underlying causes like stress, poor health, etc.


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