The Endometrium

The lining of the uterus responds to changes that take place during a woman's monthly menstrual cycle. These changes are triggered by hormones made by the ovaries. These are the events that occur in a 28-day cycle (the first day of your period is day 1):

  • About day 5, the hormone estrogen signals the endometrium to grow and thicken to prepare for a possible pregnancy.
  • About day 14, an egg is released from the ovary. This is called ovulation. during this time, a woman can get pregnant. The egg moves into one of the two fallopian tubes connected to the uterus, where it can be fertilized by a man's sperm. If fertilized, the egg then moves into the uterus and begins to grow. A woman does not have a menstrual period while she is pregnant.
  • About day 28, if an egg is not fertilized, hormone levels decrease, and the endometrium is shed with some bleeding (menstruation).
  • The process of growth and thickening of the endometrium then starts again in the next cycle.

The Menstrual Cycle

Endometriosis

Symptoms

Diagnosis

Treatment
Please click on the button to obtain the information of your choice...


Last update August 2006

© 2006 B. Kaye Kashanchi, M.D. & Kaliope Unlimited All rights reserved. These pages designed, developed and maintained by Kaliope Unlimited.

B. Kaye Kashanchi, M.D., Obstetrics, Gynecology, fertility and Infertility Board Certified, Clinical Professor USC, Complete Health Care for Today's Women
B.Kaye Kashanchi, M.D., The Beverly Hills Women's Center is proud to offer comprehensive-gynecological, obstetrics, family planning, infertility, pediatric and adolescent medical care for females. We offer a program of gynecological services that provides the most up to date methods of medical care and treatment. Affiliate with hospitals
B. Kaye Kashanchi, M.D., doctor, board cerified, clinical professor, gynecologist, Beverly Hills, Encino, women, woman, women's center, female, Health, health care, medical care, obstetrics, gynecology, fertility, infertility, pediatric, adolescent, gynecological services, obstetrical services, service, family planning, hospital affiliations,laparascopic, laser surgery, uterine fibroids, ovarian lesions, diagnostic, operative hysteroscopy, vaginal rejuvenation, vagino-plasty, birth trauma, sterilization, cancer screening, colposcopy, sexually disease, sexually treatment, endometriosis, papsmear, ultrasound, disease, laser vaginal rejuvenation, vagina, vulva, premenstrual syndrome, PMS, urinary tract infection, menopause, breast disease, pregnancy testing, prenatal nutrition counseling, analgesia, labor, delivery, amniocentesis, CVS, ultrasound, breast feeding, birth control pills, IUD, tubal ligation, semen analysis, microsurgery, artificial insemination