Question

A couple is trying to conceive and start a family.

(a) If the woman's period, which is regular, is scheduled to start on July 19, what was the estimated date of ovulation for the previous cycle?

(b) Name the four important reproductive hormones and state whether their levels will be high or low on the date identified in (a).

Answer 1

(a) Ovulation - LH 

(b) Graafian Follicle- Estrogen 

Corpus Luteum- produces progesterone

Explanation: Assuming the woman has a regular 28-day menstrual cycle, ovulation typically occurs 14 days before the start of her next period. Therefore, the estimated date of ovulation for the previous cycle would be:

July 19 (start of next period) - 14 days = July 5 (estimated date of ovulation)

Therefore, the couple's most fertile days would have been around July 3 to July 7, inclusive.