Hormones
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- Created on: 04-04-15 20:53
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- Hormones
- Chemical substances that regulate processes in the body
- Secreted by glands and travels to target organs in the bloodstream.
- Menstrual Cycle
- Several hormones control this cycle, which includes controlling the release of an egg each month from an ovary, and changing the thickness of the uterus lining.
- These hormones are secreted by the ovaries and pituitary gland.
- FSH
- Secreted in the Pituitary Gland
- Causes the egg to mature in the ovary.
- Stimulates ovaries to release oestrogen
- Oestrogen
- Secreted by the ovaries
- It stops FSH being produced- so that only one egg is released.
- Stimulates the pituitary gland to release LH, which triggers ovulation.
- OVULATION :the release of the mature egg from the ovary.
- LH
- Causes egg to be released from the ovary
- Secreted in the pituitary gland
- Several hormones control this cycle, which includes controlling the release of an egg each month from an ovary, and changing the thickness of the uterus lining.
- Controlling Fertility
- Oral contraceptive -"the pill"
- Contains oestrogen which stops the production of FSH, which stops an egg maturing
- Some may suffer from changes in weight, mood and blood pressure, as a result of the hormones in it.
- There is also a chance of an increased risk of developing blood clots.
- Evidence that the risk of developing cancer of the uterus or ovaries is lowered.
- There is also a chance of an increased risk of developing blood clots.
- Fertility Treatments
- Contains FSH which stimulates eggs to mature
- Used to help women get pregnant.
- May not always work
- The treatment boosts the production of mature eggs, multiple conceptions can occur.
- Increased risk of complications in pregnancy and may lead to premature or underweight babies.
- The treatment boosts the production of mature eggs, multiple conceptions can occur.
- IVF
- The egg is fertilised outside the woman’s body and then implanted back into her uterus.
- Some people are concerned that couples may only want fertilised eggs with 'desirable' qualities.
- The egg is fertilised outside the woman’s body and then implanted back into her uterus.
- Oral contraceptive -"the pill"
- Chemical substances that regulate processes in the body
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