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Q. Number of eggs released in the life time of a women is approximately

Human Reproduction

Solution:

Menarche (onset of menstrual cycle) is at the age of 13 years and menopause (end of menstrual cycle) is the age of 50 years. So the reproductive span is approximately 37 years. There are about 13 menstrual cycles per year. So $37 \times 13 = 481$ egg may be released in reproductive life of female.