Menstrual cycle Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
Q
How long is the female menstrual cycle?
A
28 days
2
Q
Ovulation
A
when the female body releases ovum
3
Q
When in the menstrual cycle does ovulation begin?
A
day 14
4
Q
What happens during days 1-4 in the menstrual cycle?
A
The blood lining isn’t needed anymore so the bloodlining and dead ovum passes out of the vagina.
5
Q
What happens to the oestrogen levels during the menstrual cycle?
A
spikes during days 4-14 and drops during day 14-28
6
Q
What happens to the progesterone levels during the menstrual cycle?
A
increases during day 14-28
