Women's reproductive hormones
A colourful mindmap of the hormones in the women's reproductive system, where they are made and what the hormones do.
- Created by: Jade
- Created on: 28-11-12 20:15
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- Pituitary Gland
- Prolactin
- Stimulates milk production
- Oxytocin
- Stimulates release of milk
- Stimulates the contractions of the uterus at birth
- Growth Hormone
- Stimulates growth
- FSH (Follicle Stimulating Hormone)
- Stimulates the growth of the ovum which is called the Graffian Follicle
- LH (Luteinising Hormone)
- Stimulates the follicle to become the graffian follicle
- Stimulates ovulation
- Prolactin
- Stimulates ovulation
- Ovary
- Oestrogen
- Stimulates the development of the lining of the uterus after menstruation.
- Inhibits production of FSH
- Progesterone
- Helps maintain the lining of the uterus
- Has a negative feedback effect on the pituitary gland (useful for the pill)
- Oestrogen
- Women's Reproductive Hormones, What they do and where they are made
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