ANATOMY

Detailed explanation-1: -The hormone responsible for these changes is progesterone, which is manufactured by the corpus luteum.

Detailed explanation-2: -Along with hormones made in your brain (FSH and LH) and progesterone, estrogen plays an important part in your menstrual cycle. These hormones coexist in a delicate balance to keep your periods regular.

Detailed explanation-3: -In females, FSH and LH cause estrogen and progesterone to be produced. They regulate the female reproductive system which is divided into the ovarian cycle and the menstrual cycle.

Detailed explanation-4: -Several hormones are involved in the menstrual cycle of a woman: follicle stimulating hormone (FSH ) causes the maturation of an egg in the ovary. luteinising hormone (LH ) stimulates the release of the egg. oestrogen is involved in repairing and thickening the uterus lining, progesterone maintains the uterine lining.

Detailed explanation-5: -In addition to regulating the menstrual cycle, estrogen affects the reproductive tract, the urinary tract, the heart and blood vessels, bones, breasts, skin, hair, mucous membranes, pelvic muscles, and the brain.