menstrual cycle Flashcards
1
Q
FSH
A
pituitary gland causes eggs to mature
2
Q
Oestrogen
A
causes uterus lining to thicken, inhibits fsh
3
Q
LH
A
causes egg to be released, sperm can fertilize when in ovaries
4
Q
progesterone
A
secreted to maintain uterus lining
5
Q
fertility treatment: IVF
A
egg collected after inducing release with LH- then fertilised in lab- then back into mother
6
Q
fertility treatment: FSH/LH
A
FSH/LH injection very simple