menstrual cycle and contraceptive pills

 FSH 

it causes an egg to mature in an ovaryit stimulates the ovaries to release the hormone oestrogen.

Oestrogen

it stops FSH being produced - so that only one egg matures in a cycleit stimulates the pituitary gland to release luteinizing hormone (LH), which triggers ovulation (the release of the mature egg from the ovary).

Oral contraceptives: contain oestrogen to inhibit FSH

Answered by Ghazn K. Biology tutor

2814 Views

See similar Biology GCSE tutors

Related Biology GCSE answers

All answers ▸

What are the names given to the body's first and second line of defence against disease? Name an example for each and how it works to prevent disease.


Describe the measures the body takes to achieve homeostasis in response to temperature changes


What is an enzyme?


What is the difference between the function of platelets, white blood cells and red blood cells?


We're here to help

contact us iconContact usWhatsapp logoMessage us on Whatsapptelephone icon+44 (0) 203 773 6020
Facebook logoInstagram logoLinkedIn logo

© MyTutorWeb Ltd 2013–2025

Terms & Conditions|Privacy Policy
Cookie Preferences