Day Twenty Five: Why 28 Days?
How long is a normal menstrual cycle and how do humans compare to other mammals? India finds out.
How long is too long for a menstrual cycle? And what can be the causes of irregular periods? India talks to Dr Anita Mitra and Dr Dornu Lebari about what's 'normal' as well as the hormonal imbalance that arises from the condition polycystic ovary syndrome. India also finds out about some unusual animal cycles.
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Presented by India Rakusen.
Producer: Ellie Sans.
Assistant Producer: Jorja McAndrew.
Executive Producer: Suzy Grant.
Original music composed and performed by Rebekah Reid.
Sound Design by Charlie Brandon-King.
Special thanks to all contributors and audio diarists.
A Listen production for 麻豆官网首页入口 Radio 4 and 麻豆官网首页入口 Sounds.
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- Thu 28 Jul 2022 13:45麻豆官网首页入口 Radio 4
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