which of the following is the first phase of the menstrual cycle
Updated May 06, 2016. There are two menstrual cycle phases that occur during every monthly cycle. Each cycle begins on the first day you have your period and end on the day before you begin menstruating again. The first phase is the follicular phase, or the proliferative phase. The follicular phase begins on Day 1 of the menstrual cycle. Estrogen and progesterone levels are at their lowest during menstruation.