Quiz on Menstruation

How many women are estimated to be experiencing their period at any given time?

• 100 million

• 200 million

• 300 million

• 400 million

How long does a typical menstrual period last?

• 1 to 3 days

• 2 to 7 days

• 5 to 10 days

• 7 to 14 days

Approximately how many times does a woman experience menstruation in her lifetime?

• 200 times

• 300 times

• 450 times

• 500 times

What two hormones does the pituitary gland release to start the menstrual cycle?

• Estrogen and Progesterone

• Follicle Stimulating Hormone and Luteinizing Hormone

• Testosterone and Luteinizing Hormone

• Estrogen and Follicle Stimulating Hormone

What is the process called when the most mature egg cell is released from the ovary?

• Menstruation

• Fertilization

• Ovulation

• Implantation

How long does a woman have to get pregnant after ovulation?

• 12 hours

• 24 hours

• 48 hours

• 72 hours

What hormone does the empty follicle release after ovulation?

• Estrogen

• Progesterone

• Follicle Stimulating Hormone

• Luteinizing Hormone

What happens to the womb's lining if the egg does not get fertilized?

• It thickens

• It remains unchanged

• It degenerates and is shed

• It releases more estrogen

How long can it take for the womb to clear out its unused contents?

• 2 days

• 3 days

• Up to a week

• 10 days

What does the hormone estrogen do after menstruation ends?

• It decreases

• It stops being produced

• It helps the womb lining thicken

• It causes ovulation