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The menstrual cycle is controlled by what hormones

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FSH- follicle stimulating hormone

LH- luteinising hormone

Oestrogen

Progesterone

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What is FSH

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Released by the Pituitary Glands

Causes follicle (egg and surrounding cells) to mature in the ovaries

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What is Oestrogen

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Released by the Ovaries

Causes the uterus lining to thicken and grow

High levels stimulate an LH surge

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What is LH

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Released in the Pituitary Gland

An LH stimulates ovulation at day 14

Stimulates the remains of the follicle to develop into a corpus luteum- which releases progesterone

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