Menstrual cycle FSH from the pituitary gland stimulates follicle formation Folicle secretes estrogen, which promotes

growth of uterus lining (endometrium Estrogen increases the number of FSH recpetors on follicle thus increasing size through positive feedback Estrogen reaches peak and causes release of LH LH causes ovulation to occur LH cause the follicle to develop into the corpus luteum and secrete progesterone Oestrogen and progesterone inhibit FSH and LH through negative feedback, suppressing formation of second follicle No fertilization lack of LH causes the corpus luteum to degenerate Progesterone and oestrogen levels drop and menstruation occurs