Final answer:
To induce egg release in a woman whose body is not producing and releasing eggs, follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) can be used to stimulate egg development, and luteinizing hormone (LH) triggers the release of the mature egg for possible fertilization.
Step-by-step explanation:
The release of an egg, or ovulation, in a woman's body is regulated by the interaction of several hormones within the reproductive system. When a woman's body is not naturally producing and releasing eggs, a hormone known as follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) can be administered to initiate the development of ova (egg cells) which are present in structures called follicles in the ovaries. The release of a mature egg from the follicle is triggered by another hormone called luteinizing hormone (LH). FSH is responsible for the maturation of the ova, while LH induces the subsequent ovulation process. If the FSH treatment is successful, multiple follicles may develop, and to facilitate egg collection - as in In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) procedures - an LH analog is given to prompt the ovulation, after which the eggs can be retrieved for fertilization.