Periods and pregnancy (BSL)
Your body's hormones control the menstrual cycle. When the level of the oestrogen hormone in the body increases, the ovaries will release an egg (ovulation).
In the second half of the cycle, the levels of progesterone hormone will increase and this gets the womb ready for pregnancy.
If pregnancy doesn't occur, oestrogen and progesterone levels will drop. This hormonal change causes the lining to be shed from the womb which causes a period.
Periods and pregnancy (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=19TM5sRboMM)
Contact us in BSL
Our health information team can help you with any questions about periods. You can speak to them using BSL through the Contact Scotland BSL service.
Last updated:
06 April 2023
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