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The brain and estrogen are related because estrogen signals the brain to produce and release luteinizing hormone (LH) during the ovulatory phase of the menstrual cycle, as shown in [1] where rising estrogen triggers an LH surge by the brain, [2] where estrogen regulates the cycle by signaling the brain, and [3] where peaking estrogen triggers LH release from the brain.
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Understanding the Phases of the Menstrual Cycle - Clue helloclue.com 1 fact
claimEstrogen, progesterone, follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), and luteinizing hormone (LH) regulate the menstrual cycle by signaling the brain, ovaries, and uterus.
Female Reproductive System: Structure & Function my.clevelandclinic.org 1 fact
procedureDuring the ovulatory phase, the rise in estrogen from the dominant follicle triggers a surge in luteinizing hormone (LH) production by the brain, which causes the dominant follicle to release its egg from the ovary.
Menstrual Cycle Phases: Decoding the Stages - Perelel perelelhealth.com 1 fact
claimWhen estrogen levels reach their peak, they trigger the release of luteinizing hormone (LH) from the brain, which causes the egg to be released from the follicle.