A couple would like to conceive a child. When should timed intercourse occur? O immediately before menstruation Oduring menstruation about 2 weeks before menstruation O immediately after menstruation

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A couple would like to conceive a child. When should timed intercourse occur?
immediately before menstruation
during menstruation
about 2 weeks before menstruation
Q 13 of 15
immediately after menstruation
Transcribed Image Text:A couple would like to conceive a child. When should timed intercourse occur? immediately before menstruation during menstruation about 2 weeks before menstruation Q 13 of 15 immediately after menstruation
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The duration of menstrual cycle is about 28 days. In the menstrual cycle, ovulation generally takes place on the 14th day from the start of the cycle i.e., menstruation. The likelihood of getting conceived is the highest when intercourse happens in this period. 

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