Tag: Hormonology

  • Physiology of pregnancy

    Physiology of pregnancy

    1- Hormonology: A- MENSTRUAL CYCLE: * FOLLICULAR PHASE: high FSH (low estrogen) => follicular maturation -> Graafian follicle -> secretion of estrogen (granulosa cells); theca interna secretes androgens which will be converted into estrogen in the granulosa cells. – The increase in estrogen levels is accompanied by a low and slow LH surge * PHASE…