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FSH |
Matures an egg and stimulates oestrogen production |
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Oestrogen |
Builds up the uterus on day 4 and stimulates LH production |
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LH |
Causes egg to be released on day 14 |
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Corpus luteum |
This is the remains of the egg. It produces progesterone. |
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Progesterone |
Maintains uterus lining and slows FSH and LH production. When levels decrease, it breaks down and FSH increases. Day 2-period starts |
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The uterus |
Has a thick spongy layer of blood vessels. This blood supply allows the placenta to develop which supplies oxygen,glucose and nutrients to the baby whilst removing waste. |
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If the egg is fertilised |
Progesterone levels stay high to maintain the uterus lining during pregnancy. |
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Negative feedback |
FSH stimulates oestrogen production. Oestrogen then inhibits FSH production. |
