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FSH

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Follicle Stimulating Hormone
Given out by Pituitary Gland
Causes egg to mature , stimulates the ovaries to release oestrogen

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Oestrogen

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Given out by Ovaries ( in response to FSH)
Stimulates lining io f the uterus to grow after menstruations
Inhibits release of FSH so only one egg matures in a cycle

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LH

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Luteinising Hormone
Given out by pituitary gland
Stimulates release o f mature egg from the ovary

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Progesterone

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Given out by ovaries
Maintains lining if the uterus during second half of mensural cycle
Inhibits both FSH AND LH

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