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The brain and ovary are interconnected in regulating the menstrual cycle through hormonal signaling between the brain, ovaries, and uterus [1], with hormones like estrogen, progesterone, FSH, and LH acting on both [2], and specifically the brain sending FSH to the ovaries during the follicular phase [3].

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Understanding the Phases of the Menstrual Cycle - Clue helloclue.com Clue 2 facts
claimThe menstrual cycle is regulated by hormones, which act as chemical signals sent through the blood between the brain, ovaries, and uterus.
claimEstrogen, progesterone, follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), and luteinizing hormone (LH) regulate the menstrual cycle by signaling the brain, ovaries, and uterus.
Menstrual Cycle Phases: Decoding the Stages - Perelel perelelhealth.com Perelel 1 fact
claimDuring the follicular phase of the menstrual cycle, the brain sends follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) to the ovaries, which brings a pool of eggs out of hibernation.
Comparison of Traditional Indigenous Diet and Modern Industrial ... isom.ca Journal of Orthomolecular Medicine 1 fact
claimThe SVCT1 transporter is present mainly in epithelial tissues including the kidney, liver, ovary, prostate, small intestine, colon, thymus, lung, and pancreas, while the SVCT2 transporter is more widely distributed in tissues including the brain, retina, placenta, spleen, prostate, testis, ovaries, lung, skeletal muscle, intestine, kidney, adrenals, and bone, according to Rivas et al. (2008).
Female Reproductive System: Structure & Function my.clevelandclinic.org Cleveland Clinic 1 fact
procedureDuring the follicular phase of the menstrual cycle, the brain releases follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH), which travel through the blood to the ovaries to stimulate the growth of 15 to 20 eggs, each contained within a follicle.