2006-12-28 10:20:00 · 5 answers · asked by lorna w 1 in Health ➔ Women's Health
The endiometris - a layer on the womb. It's the bit that is shed during a period.
2006-12-28 10:23:43 · answer #1 · answered by L D 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's called the 'endometrium'. During the two weeks after your period, it builds up, in case you become pregnant during your fertile days. It stays about another week, and then, if you did not become pregnant, your body discards it, in the form of your period.
If you DO become pregnant, the endometrium is a warm, moist, blood-rich (meaning oxygen-rich) place for the fertilised egg to implant itself. Over time, during pregnancy, the endometrium develops into parts of the placenta, umbilicus, and so on. It's chief purpose is to provide the baby with cleaned blood, so any toxins you may take in, are not passed on to the baby. It is a marvellous design, for protecting unborn babies.
Too bad it misbehaves as much as it does...
2006-12-28 10:42:55 · answer #2 · answered by protectrikz 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Endometrium
2006-12-28 10:25:48 · answer #3 · answered by robbet03 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's what come away when you get your period. certain times of the month as eggs are released its ready to accept a foetus, then if you dont get pregnant its released and you get your period. That's why sometimes in menstrual flow you see 'lumpy' bits that look like clots thats part of the lining
2006-12-28 10:23:18 · answer #4 · answered by wendy2002_uk 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Muscle!! It stretches when pregnant and then with excercise resumes its usual size!
2006-12-28 10:31:29 · answer #5 · answered by lynne 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋