The process of ovulation is regulated by a complex interplay of hormones. It begins with the release of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) from the pituitary gland. FSH stimulates the growth of ovarian follicles. As the follicles grow, they produce estrogen. Increased estrogen levels trigger a surge in luteinizing hormone (LH), leading to the rupture of the dominant follicle and the release of the egg.
