The hormones that control the menstrual cycle and thus the development and maturation of the ovarian follicles are LH and FSH. These hormones are secreted by the pituitary gland in response to gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH).
FSH stimulates follicle growth and development. LH causes ovulation to be triggered.
Read the full article on: Ovarian stimulation protocols – process, medications and symptoms ( 84).
By Daniel Sosa M.D., M.Sc. (gynecologist), Elena Martín Hidalgo M.D. (gynecologist), Gorka Barrenetxea Ziarrusta M.D., Ph.D. (gynecologist), Juan Antonio García Velasco M.D., Ph.D. (gynecologist), Marta Zermiani M.D., Ph.D. (gynecologist), Sara Salgado B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist), Silvia Azaña Gutiérrez B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist), Zaira Salvador B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist), Cristina Algarra Goosman B.Sc., M.Sc. (psychologist) and Michelle Lorraine Embleton B.Sc. Ph.D. (biochemist).
Last Update: 02/18/2022
