Menstrual Cycle

• What hormone is produced by the pituitary gland that causes an egg cell to mature in the ovary?

  Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)
• What is the average duration of the menstrual cycle?

  Approximately 28 days
• What is the role of progesterone in the menstrual cycle?

  It prepares the uterus for potential implantation of a fertilized egg
• Which hormone is produced by the ovaries?

  Progesterone
• What is the function of the hormone released by the pituitary gland during the menstrual cycle?

  It stimulates the maturation of the egg cell in the ovary
• What are the changes in the menstrual cycle?

  • Follicular phase: Egg maturation
  • Ovulation: Release of the egg
  • Luteal phase: Preparation of the uterus for implantation
  • Menstruation: Shedding of the uterine lining if no implantation occurs
• What is the purpose of contraception methods?


  To prevent pregnancy
• What is the role of a contraceptive device implanted into the uterus?

  It prevents eggs from implanting into the uterine wall
• What is one disadvantage of in vitro fertilization (IVF)?

  Potential damage to the eggs during the procedure
• What hormone is associated with the changes in the menstrual cycle?

  Oestrogen
• What is the function of luteinizing hormone (LH) in the menstrual cycle?

  It triggers ovulation
• What are the key hormones involved in the menstrual cycle and their functions?

  • Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH): Stimulates egg maturation
  • Luteinizing hormone (LH): Triggers ovulation
  • Oestrogen: Regulates the menstrual cycle
  • Progesterone: Prepares the uterus for implantation