The menstrual cycle is a complex interplay of hormones:
- FSH and LH: These hormones, released by the pituitary gland, stimulate the ovaries to produce estrogen and progesterone. FSH promotes follicle growth in the ovaries, while LH triggers ovulation. - Estrogen: This hormone helps in the thickening of the endometrial lining in preparation for a potential pregnancy. - Progesterone: After ovulation, progesterone stabilizes the endometrial lining, making it suitable for implantation of a fertilized egg.
