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how long does the menstrul cycle last |
28 days |
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at what day in the monthof the menstrual cycle is the egg released |
14th |
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what is the role of follicle stimulating hormone (FSH)? whee is it produced? |
causes the egg to mature stimulates ovary to produce oestrogen prodduced in the pituitary gland |
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what is the role of lutenising hormone (LH)?where is it produced? |
triggers release of egg from the ovary produced in the pituitary gland. |
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what is the role of oestrogen? where is it produced? |
stimulates the lining of the womb to develop and stimulates pituitary gland to make LH produced in the ovaries. |
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if an egg is not fertillised what happens? |
the linning of the womb breaks down and the egg leaves the body in a period. |
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how do contraceptives use hormones to control fertillity? |
inhibits production of FSH so eggs dont mature in the ovaries. |
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which hormones will be included in fertillity drugs |
FSH used to stimulate eggs to mature and trigger oestrogen production |
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what happens during in vitro fertiliation (IVF) |
eggs collected and fertilised in the lab then implanted |
