Menstrual Cycle

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  • Created on: 25-02-13 18:14
Where is FSH made/released?
The pituitary gland.
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What does FSH causes...
the egg to mature in the ovary. It also stimulates the ovaries to release the hormone oestrogen.
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Where is oestrogen secreted?
The ovaries.
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Oestrogen causes...
FSH to stop being produced. It also stimulates the pituitary gland to release LH.
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What does LH trigger?
Ovulation, which is the release of an egg form the ovary.
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When does the amount of LH in your system peak?
Day 14 of the cycle, for that's when the eggs are released.
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the egg to mature in the ovary. It also stimulates the ovaries to release the hormone oestrogen.

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