PHYSIOLOGY
REPRODUCTION
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Question
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Withdrawl of which hormone is the immediate cause of menstruation?
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Estrogen
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FSH
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Progesterone
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LH
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Menstruation is caused by the reduction of estrogen and progesterone (especially progesterone) at the end of monthly ovarian cycle.
Detailed explanation-2: -If unfortunately you are not pregnant, you will be instructed to stop the progesterone and expect a period within 2-5 days (you should call us if a menses does not occur within about 5 days of stopping progesterone).
Detailed explanation-3: -Progesterone is also used to bring on menstruation (period) in women of childbearing age who have had normal periods and then stopped menstruating. Progesterone is in a class of medications called progestins (female hormones).
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