Menstrual Flow

    Last Updated: August 16, 2022

    Menstrual flow (also known as having a period) is the excretion of blood and tissue from the uterine lining through the vagina in the first phase of the menstrual cycle. Menstrual flow lasts for approximately 2–6 days, with a total volume of approximately 30–60 milliliters.

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