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Withdrawal of which of the following hormones is the immediate cause of menstruation?

A

Oestrogen

B

FSH

C

FSH-RH

D

Progesterone

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D
Menstruation is caused by the reduction of oestrogen and progesterone.
Hormone level, (especially progesterone) at the end of montly ovarian cycle. The first effect is decreased stimulation of the edometrial cells by these two hormones followed rapidly by involution of the endometrium itself to about 65% of its previous thickness.
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