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What keeps luteinizing hormone low at the first part of the menstrual cycle?

FSH increases due to stimulation from GnRH, but why does LH not increase?
Original post by lorobolorolo
FSH increases due to stimulation from GnRH, but why does LH not increase?


I think it's just because LH is only stimulated to be released from the pituitary gland when there is a high concentration of oestrogen.
Reply 2
Original post by lorobolorolo
FSH increases due to stimulation from GnRH, but why does LH not increase?


Negative feedback loop exerts control to maintain homeostasis
Original post by hiu
Negative feedback loop exerts control to maintain homeostasis


Is the negative feedback from oestrogen?
Reply 4
Original post by lorobolorolo
Is the negative feedback from oestrogen?


Actually gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH, also known as LH-releasing hormone).

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Original post by hiu
Actually gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH, also known as LH-releasing hormone).

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Oh okay thank you that makes sense xx
Reply 6
Original post by lorobolorolo
Oh okay thank you that makes sense xx


Imagine it like a seat. You can ONE OR THE OTHER. If one is more present, it pushes (inhibits) the other. :smile:

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