The Menstrual Cycle

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Hormones Associated

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Gonadotropin Releasing Hormone

GnRH, hypothalamus produces it, targets pituitary gland, stimulates secretion of FSH and LH

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Follicle Stimulating Hormone

FSH, pituitary gland produces it, targets the ovary (follicle), and matures the egg and stimulates estrogen

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Luteinizing Hormone

LH, produced by the pituitary gland, targets the ovary, matures the egg , stimulates estrogen, and triggers ovulation.

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Estrogen

Produced by ovary, targets the uterus, thickens uterine lining and increases blood vesselsPro

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Progesterone

Produced by ovary (corpus luteum), targets uterus, thickens the uterine lining and increases blood vessels