In the human female, menstruation can be deferred by the administration of
(a) LH only
(b) combination of FSH and LH
(c) combination of estrogen and progesterone
(d) FSH only
The correct option is (c) combination of estrogen and progesterone.
Explanation:
When the production of progesterone and estrogen hormone stops in blood this leads to shedding of the lining of uterine endometrium. Therefore, by supply of oestrogen and progesterone the menstruation can be deferred.
