Which of the following hormones of the pituitary gland regulates the menstrual cycle?

Explanation

Four hormones are primarily active in the menstrual cycle namely; FSH: Secreted by the anterior pituitary gland. In women, FSH helps control the menstrual cycle and stimulates the growth of eggs in the ovaries. LH: Secreted by the anterior pituitary gland. It also triggers the release of an egg from the ovary in the process known as 'ovulation'. (Option C is therefore correct since both; FSH and LH are produced by the pituitary gland)Estrogen: The ovaries, which produce the eggs, are the main source of estrogen from your body. In females, it helps to develop and maintain both the reproductive system and female characteristics, such as the breasts and pubic hair. Estrogen causes the uterine lining to grow and thicken to prepare the uterus for pregnancy. Progesterone: The corpus luteum in the ovaries, and the placenta, after the embedding of the zygote in the uterus lining, tend to release progesterone. The hormone prepares the endometrium lining to receive and nourish a fertilized egg. If pregnancy does not occur, estrogen and progesterone levels decrease. The decrease in progesterone triggers menstruation or shedding of the lining. Once the lining is completely shed, a new menstrual cycle begins.