I've become curious about why we have periods, and I'm starting to wonder why. I'm in awe of the complex biochemical mechanisms that underlie menstruation. It's a subject that raises questions in my head. I'm excited to learn more and get clarity by delving deeper into the scientific reasoning. @docmfrank

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Na_Dia asked 621 days ago

I've become curious about why we have periods, and I'm starting to wonder why. I'm in awe of the complex biochemical mechanisms that underlie menstruation. It's a subject that raises questions in my head. I'm excited to learn more and get clarity by delving deeper into the scientific reasoning. @docmfrank

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・answered 621 days ago

Hey, Nadia! Well periods are your uterus' way of telling you that you are not pregnant. The hormonal fluctuations throughout your cycles cause th stardy buildup of th lining of your uterus to prepare it for pregnancy in case it happens once your egg is released during ovulation. If fertilization doesn't take place, the egg disintegrates which signals the lining of your uterus to shed itself which appears during the time of your period. This lasts for the span of a few days before the cycle starts again.

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there is a cycle of period.

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