Essay Archive - Investigation of Reproduction and Development in Animals
Investigation of Reproduction and Development in Animals
Cycles, Conception and Contraception
Fertility is the condition of being fertile. The aim of contraception is to
inhibit fertility in individuals, hence, slowing population growth. The system
by which all female contraception must operate: the menstrual cycle.
What is the menstrual cycle? and what hormones are involved in controlling it?
After puberty, the female produces an egg each month. Other changes take place
on a cyclic basis including the uterus lining and hormone levels. These changes
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