Hormones and the menstrual cycle

Hormones and the menstrual cycle

1. Foulcle stimulating hormone (FSH)

   • Made by the pituitary gland
   • Causes the egg to mature and oestrogen to be produced

2. Oestrogen

   • Produced by the ovaries
   • Stop further production of FSH
   • Stimulates the production of LH
   • Stimulates the womb lining to develop to receive the fertilised egg

3. Luteinising Hormone

   • Produced by the pituitary gland
   • Stimulates the mature egg to be released from the ovary