Question

Calculate the expected date of ovulation, if in a normal menstruating woman, gets her menses on 5th April.

Options

• 29^th April

• 18^th April

• 10^th April

• 14^th April

Answer 1

18^th April

Explanation:

There are four stages to the menstrual cycle:

1. Menstrual phase (first to the fourth day)
2. Proliferative phase (5^th - 13^th day)
3. The ovulatory period (14th day)
4. A phase of Secretion ( l5^th-28^th day) Therefore, if menses (menstrual cycle) begins on April 5^th and lasts till April 8^th, the proliferative phase will last from April 9^th to April 17^th, and the estimated date of ovulation will be April 18^th April