Difference between Ovulation and Menstruation
For all women around the world, menstruation and ovulation is just a part of life and a sign of a healthy body and reproductive system. While men may not know what these terms mean because of them not having to go through such processes, women on the other hand are well aware of what happens during this time of the month.
Menstruation and ovulation are two very separate things and processes that take place in a women’s body. Both have to do with her reproductive organs and are the body’s way of cleansing and keeping the vagina healthy. Not menstruating or having irregular cycles may be a sign of worry which may either indicate pregnancy or some health issues that need to be attended to as soon as possible by a medical practitioner.
The phase in which the uterine lining is ruptured, resulting in blood loss of around 35 millilitres and usually lasts a week of every month is known as a women’s time of menstruation. Bleeding occurs inside of the vagina and flows outside of it. This process is also known as the women’s periods and can last anywhere from two to six days at a time. At the end of the period cycle, the bleeding will come to a stop until the cycle is to repeat itself next month at around the same time. During this time, women may feel uncomfortable due to pain, cramps, headaches and hormonal changes.
Ovulation, similar to menstruation, is when the eggs or ova are created in both of a woman’s ovaries. During this process, the ovarian follicles are discharged. This is the peak time of fertilization for reproduction of life from a woman and is also a time when she may be experiencing heightened senses such as the sense of smell along with the fact that she is also feeling increased sexual desires to cultivate with a male. Ovulation occurs normally around two weeks after the menstruation cycle.
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Ovulation
The releasing of eggs to be fertilized by the female is known as ovulation. During this process, the female experiences heightened sexual desires and a major increase in her senses. If fertilization does not take place, bleeding occurs and is normally said to occur two weeks after her period.
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Menstruation
The bleeding of the inner walls of the vagina for up to a week, every month, is known to be the menstruation cycle of a woman. During this time, many changes take place.
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