Hormonal regulation of ovulation
hormonal levels during the menstrual cycle
Hormonal regulation of the follicle? development is a very complex process with many hormones involved. Here is a brief summary of the salient facts:
The hypothalamus? produces GnRH? to signal to the pituitary gland?. During your follicular phase?, GnRH pulses through your bloodstream every 60-90 minutes. In response to GnRH, the anterior pituitary glands secrete? FSH? (Follicle Stimulating Hormone) and later LH (Luteinizing Hormone). FSH and LH are also called gonadotrophins? for their action on the gonads?.
The Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH) stimulates the development and maturation of the ovarian follicles. The estrogen released by the ovarian follicles induces the endometrium? to grow and thicken in preparation for the potential implantation of a fertilised egg?.
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