brain ↔ follicular phase

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The brain is connected to the follicular phase because it releases follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH) during this phase to stimulate ovarian egg growth [1], and sends FSH to bring eggs out of hibernation [2].

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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.

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.