Gonadotropins, i.e. LH and FSH levels increases gradually during the follicular phase and secretory phase respectively FSH stimulate follicular development and secretion of oestrogens by the growing follicles, while LH stimulates the corpus luteum to secrete progesterone.Both LH and FSH attain a peak level in the middle of cycle, i.e. about 14th day of menstrual cycle.
Mention the role of gonadotropins in menstrual cycle. On what day of the menstrual cycle do the gonadotropins reach a peak?
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Gonadotropins, i.e. LH and FSH levels increases gradually during the follicular phase and secretory phase respectively FSH stimulate follicular development and secretion of oestrogens by the growing follicles, while LH stimulates the corpus luteum to secrete progesterone.Both LH and FSH attain a peak level in the middle of cycle, i.e. about 14th day of menstrual cycle.