Menstrual Cycle and Contraception

• Biology
• Lower Secondary (Key Stage 3)

Menstrual Cycle

What process is happening at X?

1. Ovulation
2. Fertilisation
3. Implantation
4. Gestation

What process is happening at Y?

1. Impregnation
2. Fertilisation
3. Implantation
4. Gestation

The uterus lining breaking down is called...

1. Implantation
2. Fertilisation
3. Ovulation
4. Menstruation

An egg being released from the ovary is called...

1. Implantation
2. Fertilisation
3. Ovulation
4. Menstruation

The nuclei of an egg cell and sperm cell joining together is called...

1. Implantation
2. Fertilisation
3. Ovulation
4. Menstruation

The embryo embedding into the lining of the uterus is called...

1. Implantation
2. Fertilisation
3. Ovulation
4. Menstruation

How many days does the menstrual cycle last?

Which day of the menstrual cycle does menstruation (a period) start?

1. Day 1
2. Day 5
3. Day 14
4. Day 28

Which day of the menstrual cycle does ovulation happen?

1. Day 1
2. Day 5
3. Day 14
4. Day 28

Label the diagram.

An egg cell is released.

Uterus lining breaks down.

Uterus lining stays thick.

Uterus lining gets thicker.

What is menopause?

If a woman wanted to get pregnant, what would be the best day of her cycle to try? Why?

What is contraception?

Which type of contraception prevents sexually transmitted infection (STIs)?

1. Barrier methods
2. Hormonal methods

Sort the statements into the correct box. 

Pill

Both

Condom

Egg does not reach oviduct.

Semen does not reach the vagina.

Prevents pregnancy.

Prevents sexually transmitted infections.

Uses hormones.

Males can have a vasectomy where the sperm ducts are cut and sealed. How would this work as a method of contraception? How does it differ from a condom?