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Results 1 - 2 of 2 for Abnormal female reproductive system physiology
  1. ... the ovaries, which are two glands in the female reproductive system that contain eggs. Each month, progesterone prepares your ... NJ): Merck & Co. Inc.; c2022. Overview of the Female Reproductive System; [reviewed 2022 Apr; cited 2022 Jun 21]; [about ... com/home/women-s-health-issues/biology-of-the-female-reproductive-system/overview-of-the-female-reproductive-system Merck Manual ...
  2. ... production. FSH levels are controlled by a complex system of hormones made in different parts of your body. Abnormal levels of FSH may be a sign of a problem with any of these parts. They include your: Pituitary gland , a small gland at the base of your brain. It makes FSH. Hypothalamus , a part of your brain. It makes hormones that tell your pituitary gland how much FSH to make. Reproductive glands , your ovaries or testicles. The amount of ...