2. Hormones and the Menstrual Cycle

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What hormones involved in the menstrual cycle are secreted by the pituitary gland?

FSH, LH

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What hormones involved in the menstrual cycle are secreted by the ovaries?

oestrogen, progestrone

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What does the FSH do?

  • causes eggs to mature

  • stimulates ovaries to produce ovaries

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What does LH do?

causes egg to be released from the ovary

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What does oestrogen do?

  • stimulates growth of uterus lining

  • stops FSH being produced to ensure that only one egg matures in a cycle

  • stimulates the pituatary gland to release LH

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What does progestrone do?

  • inhibits both FSH and LH production to keep the body ready for pregnancy until it is clear the egg is not fertilised

  • maintains uterus lining during middle part of menstrual cucle and during pregnancy