Hormones of the menstrual cycleHormones are chemicals — released by a number of glands in the body — which are responsible for the control of many of the body's functions. The menstrual cycle is controlled by a number of hormones, the most important being the follicle stimulating hormone, the luteinising hormone, oestrogen and progesterone. Follicle stimulating hormone-The follicle stimulating hormone (often abbreviated to FSH) is produced by the pituitary gland and stimulates the ovarian follicles to grow and develop. Luteinising hormone-The luteinising hormone (often abbreviated to LH) is produced by the pituitary gland; it initiates ovulation and stimulates the corpus luteum to produce progesterone. Oestrogen-Oestrogen is a hormone produced by the ovaries which stimulates the growth and thickening of the endometrium. Progesterone-Progesterone is a hormone produced by the corpus luteum which prepares the endometrium for implantation of the fertilised ovum. *4\83\2* Women's Health «Buy Lipitor» |
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