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Menstrual Cycle

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  • On which day of the menstrual cycle does the period start?
    Day 1
  • If a woman has a period which begins on the 1st January, when will her next period begin?
    29th January
  • Does a woman have periods while she is pregnant?
    No, because the lining remains inside the uterus – it is where the embryo is attached.
  • On which day of the menstrual cycle is an egg released from the ovary?
    Day 14
  • How long is one menstrual cycle?
    28 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
  • 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.
  • How long does a period usually last in the 28 day cycle?
    5 days