One theory is that its related to reproduction by making sex, and the anticipation of it, more vividly pleasurable prior to ovulation and possible conception.. Estrogen and progesterone fluctuations affect the reward response in an area of the brain were more active, and higher estrogen levels increased dopamine transmission and feelings of pleasure. Estrogen and [...]
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The main estrogen secreted is called estradiol. Broadly speaking, FSH folliclestimulating hormone, with some support from LH luteinizing hormone, promotes growth and secretory activity of the placenta the organ through which contact between mother and fetus is maintained. HCG, like the pituitary gonadotropins, is glycoprotein, with molecular weight variously estimated at about 19,000 or 30,000. [...]
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