First the ____ gland releases FSH into the bloodstream. The FSH travels to the ____ and causes an egg to mature. FSH also triggers the release of the hormone ____ by the ovaries. Oestrogen causes the lining of the ____ to become thick Oestrogen also ____ the the pituitary gland from releasing FSH. Oestrogen now triggers the pituitary gland to release ____ LH triggers the ovary to release the mature egg (____) At this point the ovary releases the hormone ____. Progesterone stops the pituitary gland releasing ____ and LH Progesterone also makes sure that the uterus lining remains ____. If the egg is not ____ then progesterone levels fall. The uterus lining and egg are released. The woman has her ____.

Fill in the missing words to describe the menstrual cycle

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