Menstrual cycle

• How long is the menstrual cycle?

  28 days
• What is FSH?


  Follicle-stimulating hormone.
• What is the roles of FSH?


  Stimulates follicle development in ovaries.
• What is the roles of oestrogen?


  Causes lining of uterus to grow
• What is the roles of progesterone?


  Maintains lining of the uterus
• What is LH?


  Luteinizing Hormone
• What is the role of LH?


  Stimulates ovulation
• Name hormonal methods of contraception.

  1 ) contraceptive patch

  2 ) contraceptive implant

  3 ) injection

  4) intrauterine device (IUD)
• Name the none normal methods of contraception.

  1 ) barrier methods - condom

  2 ) sterilisation- cutting fallopian tubes or sperm duct

  3 ) abstinence- not have sex at all