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All About Phase Four | The Menstrual Phase
Phase #4: The Menstrual Phase Luteinizing hormone (LH), Progesterone and Estrogen levels drop off to their lowest point of the month, signalling the uterine lining to shed. A healthy cycle can last anywhere from 3-7 days long. Your body is in search of foods to provide comfort and soothing. So many of us hear this…
Read MoreAll About Phase Three | The Luteal Phase
Phase #3: Luteal Phase This is the longest phase in your cycle typically lasting 10-14 days. During this time the corpus luteum leftover from the egg that burst during ovulation, grows on the surface of your ovary which is how your body produces progesterone. This signals your body to keep your uterine lining intact and…
Read MoreAll About Phase 2 | The Ovulatory Phase
Phase #2: Ovulation Ovulation is the shortest phase in your monthly cycle, typically 2-4 days long. This is when the dominant follicle bursts open and releases an egg into the fallopian tube, where it survives for up to 24 hours. If there’s a sperm waiting to fertilize it, it’s possible to conceive and become pregnant.…
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