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Describe how the menstrual cycle would differ in phase 3 if the egg were fertilized?
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What happens in the menstrual cycle if an egg is fertilized?
If the egg is fertilized and results in pregnancy then the menstrual cycle stops. The menstrual cycle exists to allow pregnancy to occur, so when pregnant no need for it to continue.
Why is the menstrual cycle so important?
The menstrual cycle is where the woman release an egg. If the egg is fertilized, she will become pregnant and produce a child. The menstrual cycle is important for human reproduction.
How does the uterus change during the menstrual cycle?
The uterus prepares for the arrival of a fertilized egg.
Why does a womens uterus thicken?
Progestrone causes the uterine lining to thicken in preparation of a fertilized egg. If no egg is fertilized, the thick lining is shed as a menstrual cycle.
What does estrogen do during the menstrual cycle?
Estrogen causes the lining of the uterus to thicken in preparation for receiving a fertilized egg.
When is the only time you can fertilize a woman?
You can only fertilize a woman when she is not on her Menstrual Cycle; once the sperm meets the egg, you have fertilized.
What happens to the uterus between each ovulation?
Between each ovulation, the lining the uterus is shed in the menstrual cycle. If the egg is fertilized, no further ovulation occurs and no menstrual shedding happens.
What is the purpose of a cycle?
The main purpose of the menstrual cycle is to prepare the female body for reproduction or pregnancy. During this time, a new egg is fertilized. If a woman is not pregnant, the uterus will shed.
How many eggs does a woman normally release every menstrual cycle?
Normally, a woman normally releases ONE egg per menstrual cycle. On occasion, a woman will release two, which would result in fraternal twins if both eggs are fertilized.
What happens in a 28 day menstrual period and what kind of phases occur in a period?
About once a month, the uterus grows a new, thickened lining (endometrium) that can hold a fertilized egg. When there is no fertilized egg to start a pregnancy, the uterus then sheds its lining. This is the monthly menstrual bleeding (also called menstruation or menstrual period). The MC is measured from the first day of menstrual bleeding, Day 1, up to Day 1 of your next menstrual bleeding. Although 28 days is the average cycle length, it is normal to have a cycle that is shorter or longer.
When does the fertilized egg implant into the uterus?
It takes place during the menstrual cycle, and the process is called ovulation. (Another name for the fertilized egg is a 'zygote') Ovulation is not a fertilized egg. Ovulation is the release of an unfertilized egg. The fertilized egg implants about 6-8 days after ovulation
How is the fetus related to the menstrual cycle?
The fetus isn't really related to the menstrual cycle.The menstrual cycle is the reproductive cycle, you will produce an egg and uterine lining plumps up to prepare for possible pregnancy - if you conceive then the fertilized egg/zygote travels down to the uterus and implants itself. A fetus is a name given to the 'baby' towards the end of pregnancy.
