Question

Difference between hormones of ovulatory phase and hormones of luteal phase.

Answer 1

Sr. No.	Aspect	Hormones of ovulatory phase	Hormones of luteal phase
1.	Primary hormones	This phase is dominated by high levels of estrogen.	This phase is dominated by high levels of progesterone.
2.	Source of secretion	The hormones are secreted by maturing ovarian follicles.	The hormones are secreted by the corpus luteum.
3.	Primary function	The hormones work together to release the egg from the ovary.	The hormones work to prepare and maintain the uterus for pregnancy.
4.	LH and FSH levels	Both LH and FSH reach their peak levels during this phase.	Both LH and FSH levels decline significantly during this phase.
5.	Phase timing	This phase typically occurs on the 14th day of the cycle.	This phase lasts from the 15th day to the 28th day of the cycle.