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Eggs Released Over a Lifetime
publish date: 2026/06/18 03:07:59.184242 UTC
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Approximately how many eggs does a woman release over the course of her reproductive lifetime, given that roughly one egg is released every 28 days?
Correct Answer
About 400 to 500
Explanation
Although each ovary starts with hundreds of thousands of immature eggs, only about 400 to 500 are actually released across a woman's reproductive years, since roughly one egg is ovulated every 28 days.
Reference
Biology: A self-teaching guide