Question

Shortest phase in the menstrual cycle of worn® is

• A. menstrual phase
• B. luteal phase
• C. ovulatory phase
• D. follicular phase.

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

The menstrual cycle consists of four phases menstrual phase, proliferative phase, ovulatory phase and secretory phase. In a 28 day menstrual cycle, the menses takes place on cycle days 1-5. Follicular phase (proliferative phase) usually includes cycle days $6-13$ or 14 in a 28 day cycle. In ovulatory phase both LH and FSH attain a peak level in the middle of cycle (about $14^{\text{th }}$ day). Luteal phase (secretory phase) usually includes cycle days 15 to 28 in a 28 day cycle. So, the shortest phase is the ovulatory phase.