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Ovulation and sex hormones are intrinsically linked as ovulation is regulated by hormones like LH and FSH [1], while the cessation of ovulation is a hallmark of declining sex hormone levels during menopause [2]. Furthermore, the interplay between these two concepts is a primary focus of behavioral research [3].
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Hormones & desire - American Psychological Association apa.org 1 fact
claimOvulation is the primary focus for U.S. researchers studying the relationship between sex hormones and behavior.
Female Reproductive Endocrinology - Gynecology and Obstetrics merckmanuals.com 1 fact
claimLuteinizing hormone (LH) and follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) promote ovulation and stimulate the ovaries to secrete the sex hormones estradiol (an estrogen) and progesterone.
Sleep Across the Lifespan: A Neurobehavioral Perspective link.springer.com 1 fact
claimFemale middle adulthood includes the transition through menopause, a multi-year process starting on average between ages 46 and 55, characterized by declining sex hormones and the cessation of ovulation.