PATHOLOGY

PATHOLOGY MCQ

FEMALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What do you call the first menstrual cycle of a woman?
A
menopause
B
menarche
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Menarche is defined as the first menstrual period in a female adolescent. Menarche typically occurs between the ages of 10 and 16, with the average age of onset being 12.4 years.

Detailed explanation-2: -A female’s first ovulation can be at the time of menarche, but usually is some months (or as much as two years) after menarche. The first menstrual cycles in pubertal females, thus, are often anovulatory (infertile).

Detailed explanation-3: -What Does Last Menstrual Period (LMP) Mean? Last menstrual period (LMP) refers to the start date of the most recent menstrual period. A typical menstrual cycle is around 21-35 days in length, with the first day of bright red menstrual bleeding signifying day 1 or the start of the cycle.

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