Hormones in menstrual cycle Flashcards
Function of FH
Causes egg to develop
Function of Oestrogen
causes lining of uterus to thicken and grow
Function of LH
stimulates release of an egg at day 14
function of progesterone
maintains the uterus lining
What does FH stimulate
production of oestrogen
what does oestrogen stimulate
production of LH
What does LH stimulate
production of progesterone
How does the menstrual cycle restart
When progesterone levels falls the lining of the uterus breaks down
How condom prevents fertilisation
is places over erect penis and stop’s sperm from going into the vagina
How diaphragm or cap prevents fertilisation
placed over cervix and prevents sperm in the vagina entering uterus
how hormone pill prevents fertilisation
releases hormones to prevents ovulation
thickens muscles at cervix making it difficult for sperm to get through