Table II.
Comparison of human menstruation and mouse model menstruation.
| Characteristics | Human | Mouse model |
|---|---|---|
| Reproductive tract | Simplex uterus with fundal body and fallopian tubes | Bicornuate uterus with uterine horn oviducts |
| Menstrual cycle | Natural (28 days) | Artificially induced |
| Breeding season | Continuous | Continuous |
| Length of menses | 5–7 days | 5–7 days |
| Shedding | Menstrual waves | Menstrual waves |
| Decidualisation | Sponstaneous | Artificially induced |
| Decidua characteristics | Gentleness and regularity | Rapid and destructive |
| Glands | Epithelial and intrauterine | Epithelial and intrauterine |
| Oestrogen peak | During proliferative and secretory phase | Artifician induction |
| Spiral artery remodelling | Yes | No |
| Immune response | Yes | Yes |