ovary ↔ luteinizing hormone (LH)

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Luteinizing hormone (LH) acts as the hormonal trigger that causes the ovary to release a mature egg during the process of ovulation, as described in [1], [2], [3], [4], and [5].

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Follicular Phase Of Menstrual Cycle - Cleveland Clinic my.clevelandclinic.org Cleveland Clinic 1 fact

claimHigh estrogen levels toward the end of the follicular phase trigger the pituitary gland to release a surge of luteinizing hormone (LH), which causes the mature egg to be released from the follicle and ovary during ovulation.

Menstrual Cycle (Normal Menstruation): Overview & Phases my.clevelandclinic.org Cleveland Clinic 1 fact

claimOvulation occurs roughly at day 14 of a 28-day menstrual cycle, triggered by a sudden increase in luteinizing hormone (LH) which causes the ovary to release an egg.

Cycle Syncing Through Your Menstrual Phases trinityhealthmichigan.org Trinity Health Michigan 1 fact

claimDuring the ovulation phase (Days 15-17), estrogen, luteinizing hormone (LH), and testosterone levels peak as the ovary releases an egg, which may result in positive mood and increased energy.

Female Reproductive System: Structure & Function my.clevelandclinic.org Cleveland Clinic 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.

The Menstrual Cycle | Patient Education - UCSF Health ucsfhealth.org UCSF Health 1 fact

claimLuteinizing hormone (LH), produced by the pituitary gland, aids in egg maturation and provides the hormonal trigger to cause ovulation and the release of eggs from the ovary.