The Menstrual Cycle Flashcards
1
Q
What is menstruation?
A
The loss of the uterus lining and some blood through the vagina
2
Q
How long is each cycle
A
28 - 32 days
3
Q
When is an egg released from an ovary
A
14 days after menstruation starts
4
Q
What is ovulation
A
When an egg is released from the ovary
5
Q
What happens if the egg isn’t fertilised
A
The uterus lining starts to break down and the cycle starts again
