Open AccessChanges in serum calcium, magnesium and inorganic phosphorus levels during different phases of the menstrual cycle
Author(s) -
Puja Dullo,
Neeraj Vedi
Publication year - 2008
Publication title -
journal of human reproductive sciences
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.484
H-Index - 31
eISSN - 0974-1208
pISSN - 1998-4766
DOI - 10.4103/0974-1208.44115
Subject(s) - luteal phase , follicular phase , menstrual cycle , endocrinology , medicine , calcium , magnesium , estrogen , phosphorus , chemistry , uterus , hormone , organic chemistry
The menstrual cycle is a complex process involving the interaction of the hypothalamus, the anterior pituitary, the ovaries and the uterus. The hormonal changes occurring during this cyclic process not only affect oocyte maturation and the endometrial and vaginal environments but can also have an effect on a number of other physiological and biochemical phenomena.