hormonal control of the menstrual cycle
Last reviewed 01/2018
The menstrual cycle is under complex hormonal control, involving luteinizing hormone - LH - follicle-stimulating hormone - FSH - gonadotrophin releasing hormone - GnRH - oestrogens, androgens, progesterone and inhibin. There are feedbacks between ovary, anterior pituitary and hypothalamus.
gonadotrophin releasing hormone in the menstrual cycle
follicle-stimulating hormone in the menstrual cycle
luteinizing hormone in the menstrual cycle
oestrogens in the menstrual cycle