Menstural Cycle Flashcards
1
Q
Menstrual cycle
A
28 days to complete
Produce egg
Prepare uterus for fertilised egg
If egg not fertilised uterus lining breaks down and period starts
2
Q
What happens between day 1-5
A
Uterus lining shed
Blood leaves via vagina
3
Q
What happens between days 6-10
A
Uterus lining thickens
Egg develops in ovary
4
Q
What happens days 11-18
A
Mature egg realised from ovaries
5
Q
Days 19-28
A
Egg dies if not fertilised
Uterus lining continues to thicken
6
Q
What part of the menstrual cycle are women most fertile
A
Around day 14 of menstrual cycle
You ovulate around 12-14 days before a new menstrual cycle
7
Q
What part of the menstrual cycle are women least fertile
A
Days 1-7
