Question

The time for optimum chances of conception in a woman is .......... starting from the day of menstruation.

• A. $1^{st}$ day
• B. $4^{th}$ day
• C. ${14}^{th}$ day
• D. ${26}^{th}$ day

Answer 1

The correct option is C ${14}^{th}$ day

• The menstrual cycle is about 28 days. The ${14}^{th}$ day is the day of ovulation.
• The level of luteinizing hormone increases which is called as LH surge. This hormone increase results in ovulation.
• The best days for conceiving is considered to be the ${12}^{th}$ to ${14}^{th}$ day of the menstrual cycle.
• The egg cell is present in the viable state in the oviduct. This egg cell can be fertilized easily with the help of sperm these days because the hormonal conditions are maintained which enhances the environment to allow fertilization.

Thus, the correct answer is option C.