bleeding cycle

[′blēd·iŋ ‚sī·kəl]

(mechanical engineering)

A steam cycle in which steam is drawn from the turbine at one or more stages and used to heat the feedwater. Also known as regenerative cycle.

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However, changes from a normal bleeding cycle are the main reason given by 10-30% of users for discontinuation, and as yet there has been little progress in finding a method to treat irregular bleeding.

Contraceptive implants 20 years on

Menstruation--the monthly bleeding cycle of fertile women--is more than "the curse" or a "period.

A primer on Ayurveda for the childbearing years part 2: menstrual and preconception teachings. (Features)(Cover Story)

The reason that implant users with regular bleeding cycles are at greatest risk for pregnancy is that they have a greater frequency of ovulatory cycles than do women with irregular bleeding patterns," the researchers write their report.