What is a menstrual cycle?

The menstrual cycle begins on the first day of menstruation and ends on the day before the first day of the next period.

How long is my menstrual cycle?

The length of the menstrual cycle varies from person to person. The average length of a cycle is 28 days. Some women have an irregular cycle. The cause of an irregular cycle is often due to a disruption in hormone levels. It is not at all strange when your cycle does not match the day. However, there are a number of influences that can cause you to miss your period or have irregular periods. Examples of these influences are: medication, excessive exercise or stress. Quitting the pill can also cause a breakdown in your cycle. Sometimes it can take up to months for your period to come back on correctly.

Halfway through the cycle, an egg is released from one of the ovaries. If the egg is fertilized, it can implant in the endometrium. This is how pregnancy begins.

When is my most fertile period?

A woman’s most fertile period is between the 20th and 30th years of life. After that, fertility decreases, until menopause. From then on, menstruation stops and the fertile period ends. The period in which menstrual pattern decreases is also called menopause. Menopause can last up to 10 years and is usually accompanied by symptoms. The age at which a woman reaches menopause varies but is on average around 50 years.

What are my most fertile days?

There are handy apps in which you can keep track of your cycle. This way you can discover your most fertile days and calculate how long your cycle is on average. In most apps you can also fill in how your mood is on certain days. That way, you can investigate if there are any similarities and thus give yourself a little extra pampering on those days. Make sure your period is comfortable.

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