Question

A $55$ years old female was analyzed for her hormonal status. Some hormones are increased in blood and excreted in urine. These hormones are

• A. Estrogen, progesterone and $FSH$
• B. Progesterone and $LH$
• C. $LH$ and $FSH$
• D. Estrogen and $FSH$

Answer 1

The correct option is C $LH$ and $FSH$

In females, the post-reproductive phase of menopause begins from the age of 45 years approximately. In this phase, the primary follicles are not available that can be developed under the effect of FSH. When follicles do not develop, ovulation cannot occur under the effect of LH. There is no corpus luteum formed, so there will be no progesterone. As there is no progesterone, the endometrium stops building up. Due to this, there are no menses occurring. Since FSH and LH are released by the pituitary gland, they would be un-used and excreted in urine.

Hence, the correct answer is 'LH and FSH'