Sperm doesn't influence the menstrual cycle. Obviously the exception would be if pregnancy occurred.
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Sperm does not directly influence the menstrual cycle. The menstrual cycle is regulated by hormones like estrogen and progesterone that are produced by the ovaries. Sperm's role is to fertilize an egg if present, which can lead to pregnancy but does not impact the regularity of the menstrual cycle.
Sperm can survive in a woman's reproductive tract for up to 5 days. Therefore, if unprotected intercourse occurs near the end of a woman's menstrual cycle and she ovulates early, there is a possibility that sperm could be present and fertilize an egg.
During ovulation, an egg is released from the ovary and travels down the fallopian tube, where it can be fertilized by sperm. This typically occurs around the middle of the menstrual cycle.
Testosterone is a hormone that does not have a direct role in the menstrual cycle. It is primarily involved in male reproductive processes such as the production of sperm and the development of male sexual characteristics.
At the end of a menstrual cycle, the unfertilized egg is either absorbed by the body or expelled during menstruation. The lining of the uterus, which thickened in preparation for a possible pregnancy, sheds as menstrual bleeding. This marks the start of a new menstrual cycle.
On the 14th day of a typical 28-day menstrual cycle, ovulation usually occurs. This is when the ovary releases an egg, which can then be fertilized by sperm. Ovulation is a key part of the menstrual cycle and is the most fertile time for conception.