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What is the source of menstrual blood? I.e. is it produced by the body during the ovulative and luteal phases specifically for the purpose of building up the uterine lining, or does blood from other parts of your body supply the endometrium, then get replenished after menstruation?

by /u/Levangeline in /r/askscience

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