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Understanding the Menstrual Cycle Physiology by Nicole Dane is a document available to read on EtoBox.
The physiology of the menstrual cycle involves 4 structures: the hypothalamus, pituitary gland, ovaries, and uterus. The hypothalamus releases hormones that stimulate the pituitary gland to release hormones like FSH and LH, which act on the ovaries to release eggs and hormones like estrogen and progesterone. These hormones cause changes to the uterus each month to prepare for potential pregnancy if fertilization occurs. If no fertilization, levels of hormones drop and the uterus sheds its lining through men
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- Nicole Dane
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