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Why is it logical for the level of FSH to fall greatly after ovulation?

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It is logical for the level of FSH to fall greatly after ovulation because progesterone is produced after that. Progesterone causes a negative feedback mechanism, which in turn shuts down FSH (follicle-stimulating hormone) secretion.
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