Menstrual Cycle Health Video

A menstrual cycle is a natural occurrence for women in which the uterine lining is built up, an egg is released from the ovary, and if not fertilized, the lining and egg are shed in the menstrual period. Learn more about the menstrual cycle in this medical video.

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Educate young girls about the menstrual cycle & menstrual period
Consult a doctor if the menstrual cycle is painful or emotionally distressing

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Dr. Sewell joined On Call Medical Group after serving as the Medical Director of the Samaritan House in San Mateo. Dr. Sewell continues his community service and out reach work by acting locally. Dr. Sewell strives to provide the most comprehensive, personalized, and convenient medical care possible. He is dedicated to meeting each patient's individual needs and health care goals. Dr. Sewell has served the San Francisco Bay area as a house call doctor, he spends time with his patients to get to the root cause of their issues and concerns. He has worked with the elderly and continues in Internal Medicine with adult patients. Dr. Sewell's educational background includes Duke University BSE Biomedical/Electrical engineering; Georgetown University Masters in Biophysics and Physiology; Virginia Commonwealth University MD degree; California Pacific Medical Center, San Francisco, Internal medicine internship and residency. Dr. Sewell is versed in Spanish and is an expert in the field of Travel Medicine.

CLIFFORD SEWELL, MD: Hello. It's Dr. Clifford Sewell. I have a message about the menstrual cycle. The menstrual cycle is a natural process in females where the woman develops a lining to the uterus which is shed once a month. The onset of menses occurs approximately around the age 11 to 13 for women. There can be quite a variation in the onset of the age of the period which can lead to social stressors, teasing at school. Parents should educate their daughters about the menstrual cycle so there are no surprises and things are anticipated. Most menstrual cycles last approximately 28 days; however, there could be a wide variation. If there is pain or increased emotional or anxiety disorder associated with your period, you should seek medical attention. A menstrual cycle is 28 days. The actual duration of the menses is approximately seven to eight days on the long side. Some women only have periods of three or four days. There can be heavy flow or light flow. Menstrual cycle onset is at the age of approximately 10 to 13. Most women have menstrual cycles up to age 48, 50. Again, there's a variability of fluctuation on the menopause date.

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