1: Hormonal control of the female reproductive cycle: The ovarian and menstrual cycles of female reproduction are regulated by hormones produced by the hypothalamus, pituitary, and ovaries
Go to: Introduction Progesterone is an endogenous steroid hormone that is commonly produced by the
In females, FSH stimulates development of egg cells, called ova, which develop in
LH also plays a role in the development of ova, induction of ovulation, and stimulation of estradiol and progesterone production by
progesterone maintains the uterine lining The menstrual cycle last for approximately 28 days and graphs can be used to follow changes to the hormones during this process
Progesterone inhibits the pulsatile release of luteinizing hormone (LH) in sheep by an action in the brain to suppress the release of LH-releasing hormone (LHRH)