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How Discharge Changes
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This table shows the
relationship between the menstrual cycle
hormones and secretions.
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|---|---|---|---|
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Cycle Day
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Estrogen
|
Progesterone
|
Secretions
|
| 1-7 |
Low
|
Very low
|
Menstrual flow begins
and ends
Few secretions Dryness |
| 8-13 |
Rises and peaks
|
Very low
|
Secretions increase
|
| 14-16 |
Drops sharply
|
Starts to rise
|
Ovulation; maximum
clear mucus
|
| 17-25 |
Second small rise
|
Peaks
|
Secretions thicken
and turn yellowish
|
| 26-1 |
Drops Slowly
|
Drops rapidly
|
Secretions diminish
to low point
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