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Differentiate Between the Menstrual Cycle and Oestrus Cycle

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Menstrual cycle:  At different stages of life woman’s body is exposed to different changes. These changes also include a cycle known as the Menstrual cycle. The menstrual cycle occurs every month. To regulate the pregnancy cycle, the menstrual cycle occurs in a woman’s body. When there is an unfertilized ovum, the uterus starts shedding eggs, leading to bleeding called menstruation.

Oestrus Cycle: The oestrous cycle is also called the Oestrous cycle. It is a cycle of female mammals’ sexual changes. It includes the physical changes and physiological changes because of reproductive hormones. The Oestrus cycle begins the process of sexual maturity in females. The major difference is during the Oestrus cycle, the endometrium is absorbed and during the menstrual cycle, the endometrium is shed.