Follicle Stimulating Hormone

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Definition

FSH stands for follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH). This hormone is released by the anterior pituitary gland.

In women, FSH stimulates production of eggs and a hormone called estradiol during the first half of the menstrual cycle.

In men, FSH stimulates production of sperm.

This article discusses the test to check the level of FSH in the blood.


Alternative Names

Follicle stimulating hormone


How the test is performed

Blood is drawn from a vein, usually from the...

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