Biology GCSE
Hormonal control of the menstrual cycle
What Hormonal control of the menstrual cycle means in Biology GCSE, as defined for AQA.
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Hormonal methods such as the combined pill alter the natural cycle so no egg matures, and the pill inhibits FSH so eggs do not mature.
Topics that use Hormonal control of the menstrual cycle
- Contraception (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- Barrier and physical methods of contraception
- barrier methods
- Duration and reversibility of methods
- Effectiveness, side effects and infection risk
- Hormonal regulation of fertility
- Correct and consistent use
- Intrauterine devices
- Oral contraceptives
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