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How long is one menstrual cycle?
28 days
On which day of the menstrual cycle does the period start?
Day 1
On which day of the menstrual cycle is an egg released from the ovary?
Day 14
What happens to the lining of the uterus if an egg is not fertilised?
It breaks down and leaves through the vagina as a period.
Does a woman have periods while she is pregnant?
No, because the lining remains inside the uterus – it is where the embryo is attached.
How long does a period usually last in the 28 day cycle?
5 days
If an egg was released from the left ovary on the 2nd March, when would the next egg be released from the right ovary?
30th March
If a woman has a period which begins on the 1st January, when will her next period begin?
29th January
