From Eggs to Pregs

The Menstrual Cycle Explained | Ep. 11

From Eggs to Pregs

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Episode 11 is here! 🎙️ Understanding the Menstrual Cycle

How much do you really know about your menstrual cycle?

In this episode of From Eggs to Pregs, Dr. Alexa Clapp sits down with Aspire Houston Senior Social Media Manager Mariah Ahlstrom to break down the menstrual cycle from start to finish. Together, they discuss what happens during each phase, how hormones work together, when ovulation occurs, and why understanding your cycle is important for both fertility and overall reproductive health.

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