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The brain releases or controls the release of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) during the follicular phase of the menstrual cycle to stimulate egg growth in the ovaries, as shown in [1], [2], and [3], while FSH also signals back to the brain for regulation per [4].
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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.
Follicular Phase Of Menstrual Cycle - Cleveland Clinic my.clevelandclinic.org 1 fact
claimThe pituitary gland releases follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), which is controlled by the hypothalamus in the brain, to regulate the menstrual cycle.
Menstrual Cycle Phases: Decoding the Stages - Perelel perelelhealth.com 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 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.