Follicle-stimulating hormone

/fˈɒlɪkəlstˈɪmjʊlˌeɪtɪŋ hˈɔːməʊn/

/fˈɑːlɪkəlstˈɪmjʊlˌeɪɾɪŋ hˈoːɹmoʊn/

a hormone that regulates the growth and development of follicles in the ovaries and the production of sperm in the testes

synonyms : FSH

What is "follicle-stimulating hormone"?

Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) is a hormone released by the pituitary gland that plays a vital role in reproductive function. In females, FSH stimulates the growth and development of ovarian follicles, which contain eggs. In males, it stimulates the production of sperm. FSH is crucial for the proper functioning of the reproductive system and the maintenance of fertility.

Examples

1. And this tells the anterior pituitary to secrete follicle-stimulating hormone and luteinizing hormone into the blood, just like in females.