level: Physiology of Menstruation: A. Characteristics of Normal mens
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level questions: Physiology of Menstruation: A. Characteristics of Normal mens
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Beginning (______): Average age at onset, 12-14 years; average range, 9-17 years | menarche |
| Interval between cycles: | Average, 28 days; cycles of 23-25 days not unusual |
| Duration of menstrual flow: | Average flow, 4-6 days; ranges 2-9 days not abnormal |
| Amount of menstrual flow: | Difficult to estimate; average 30-80 ml per menstrual period; saturating pad or tampon in less than an hour is heavy bleeding. |
| Color of menstrual flow | Dark red; a combination of blood, mucus, and endometrial cells |
| Odor: Similar to that of ______ | marigold |