Female Reproductive Cycle - Menstrual Cycle and Hormones

Explore an in-depth lecture on the female reproductive cycle, menstrual cycle, and associated hormones. Delve into the intricate steps and structures involved in gonadotropin hormone release, average menstrual cycle duration, and clinical correlations. Learn about oogenesis, follicle development from primordial to Graafian stages, and the roles of FSH, LH, estrogen, and progesterone. Understand the proliferative, secretory, and menstrual phases of the uterine cycle, as well as the processes of ovulation, corpus luteum formation, and its degeneration. Discover the mechanisms of fertilization, implantation, and the significance of human chorionic gonadotropin in early pregnancy. Gain comprehensive knowledge of female reproductive physiology through this detailed, nearly two-hour presentation.