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¹University of Western Australia, Perth, Western Australia. raygarry@btinternet.com

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Hysteroscopy reveals that menstrual shedding and regeneration is a piecemeal process. Adjacent endometrial areas show concurrent shedding and regeneration over several days during the menstrual cycle.

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Area of Science:

Reproductive biology
Gynecology
Endometrial physiology

Background:

The menstrual cycle involves complex endometrial changes.
Understanding endometrial shedding and regeneration is crucial for reproductive health.

Purpose of the Study:

To document the hysteroscopic appearance of the endometrium during menstrual shedding and regeneration.
To visualize the dynamic processes of endometrial breakdown and repair.

Main Methods:

Prospective observational study conducted at a university hospital.
Utilized twin-channel continuous flow hysteroscopy with controlled intrauterine pressure.
Included fourteen women with regular menstrual cycles, without recent hormonal therapy.

Main Results:

Pressure-controlled hysteroscopy provided clear visualization of the endometrium during the menstrual bleeding phase.
Menstruation is characterized by piecemeal shedding and simultaneous regeneration in adjacent endometrial zones.
Observed subepithelial hemorrhage, epithelial splitting, and the exposure of glandular and vascular elements.

Conclusions:

Pressure-controlled hysteroscopy is effective for visualizing endometrial shedding and regeneration.
The process of menstruation is piecemeal, with concurrent shedding and regeneration occurring over multiple days.