Menstrual Cycle

Question 1

what is menstrual cycle

Answer 1

changes in a woman’s reproductive system that takes about 28 days.

Question 2

When does menstrual cycle end

Answer 2

Menopause(50 years old)

Question 3

Fertilisation

Answer 3

when sperm and egg cell meet

Question 4

Where are FSH and LH released from

Answer 4

Pituitary gland

Question 5

How are the release of FSH and LH controlled

Answer 5

Controlled by concentration of oestrogen

Question 6

Days 1-5

Answer 6

menstruation
Uterus lining breaks down

Question 7

Days 11

Answer 7

Menstruation ends
uterus lining begins to thicken again

Question 8

Days 13-15

Answer 8

ovulation
ovary releases egg

Question 9

Days 16+

Answer 9

Fertilisation (most likely leading to pregnancy) days 18-20
Uterus lining continues to thicken

Question 10

How is menstruation triggered

Answer 10

Falling levels of oestrogen and progesterone

Question 11

How does hormonal contraception helps with preventing pregnancy

Answer 11

Raising hormone concentrations prevents falling concentrations at end of menstrual cycle

Question 12

Assisted reproductive technology (ART)

Answer 12

uses hormones and other techniques to increase the chance of pregnancy

Question 13

Clomifene therapy

Answer 13

Clomifene is drug that helps release FSH and LH
useful for women who rarely release egg cells during menstrual cycle

Question 14

In vitro fertilisation IVR

Answer 14

Overcomes problems such as blocked oviducts
helps if man produces few sperm cells