A pituitary hormone that causes follicles to increase in size and, together with LH, toproduce estrogen and bring about ovulation.
a hormone produced by the pituitary gland; along with luteinizing hormone, it helps control production of sperm and semen.
(a gonadotrophin) Made by the pituitary gland. In the female the FSH promotes the growth of an ovarian follicle.
an important pituitary hormone, one of two called gonadotrophins, which stimulate the ovaries during the premenopausal years.
a gonadotrophic hormone produced by the pituitary gland that stimulates ripening of eggs in the ovary
a hormone released from the pituitary gland that stimulates the production of sperm
a hormone produced by the pituitary gland in the brain that stimulates the testicles to produce sperm in males and causes eggs to mature in females
The pituitary gland creates FSH to instruct the follicles to produce oestrogen. During menopause FSH levels are high.
A hormone that stimulates the ovary to ripen a follicle for ovulation. FSH is produced in the anterior pituitary gland
a hormone secreted into the blood stream from the pituitary gland which stimulates the production of sperm within the semeniferous tubules of the testicles.
An acidic glycoprotein secreted by the anterior pituitary gland. In women, follicle stimulating hormone stimulates the development of ovarian follicles (eggs) and stimulates the release of oestrogen. In men, follicle stimulating hormone stimulates the production of sperm.
Gonadotrophin produced and released by the pituitary gland that stimulates the ovary to ripen a follicle for ovulation in women. In men, FSH stimulates the production of spermatozoa in the testicles.
The hormone produced by the pituitary gland that causes the growth of follicles in the ovary early in the menstrual cycle, before ovulation.
FSH is a hormone secreted into the bloodstream that controls the growth of eggs, or oocytes, and the production of the female hormone, estrogen, by the ovaries. By the time a woman reaches menopause, usually between ages 40 and 56, the remaining eggs in the ovaries do not respond well to FSH, and the level of FSH in the bloodstream increases in an attempt to stimulate the ovaries.
A hormone produced by the pituitary gland that stimulates follicular growth in the female and sperm production in the male
A hormone produced by the pituitary gland in the brain. In women it stimulates ovulation and the production of oestrogen. In men it stimulates the production of sperm.
This brain hormone is produced in the pituitary gland deep in the brain. It is responsible for making the ovary grow and produce eggs. It is also important in telling the ovary when to release the egg (ovulate) and when to begin the production of estrogen by the ovary. In the male FSH does a similar thing to the testicles. It stimulates them to produce and to release the sperm to the site where they are ready to be ejaculated.
A gonadotrophic hormone released by the anterior pituitary gland, which stimulates both the growth of ovarian follicles in females and spermatogenesis in males
Follicle stimulating hormone stimulates the development of ovarian follicles (eggs). Read more about how FSH affects your cycle in our section on How Hormones Drive Your Cycle.
A hormone produced by the pituitary gland. In females it stimulates the growth of follicles in the ovary. In males it contributes to the production of sperm.
In women, FSH is the pituitary hormone responsible for stimulating follicular cells in the ovary to grow, triggering egg development and production of the female hormone estrogen. In the male, FSH is the pituitary hormone that travels through the bloodstream to the testes and helps stimulate them to manufacture sperm.
A hormone released by the pituitary during the follicular phase of the menstrual cycle which stimulates that development of the follicle and the ovary.
Hormone produced in the brain to make the ovaries work, producing eggs and oestrogen.
A hormone naturally produced by the pituitary gland which is essential for the growth of ovarian follicles in the woman and sperm production in the man.
A hormone secreted by the pituitary gland. In women, it is responsible for stimulating the maturation of egg follicles. In men, FSH is responsible for stimulating and maintaining sperm production.
Hormone produced in the pituitary gland that stimulates the ovary to develop a follicle for ovulation in women and sperm production in men
FSH. The hormone produced by the pituitary gland that stimulates eggs to form in a woman's ovaries. Women who have had chemotherapy treatment may undergo an FSH test to see whether their ovaries are still functioning.
A simple blood test measuring follicle stimulating hormone to help diagnose menopause.
A pituitary hormone which maintains sperm production
The pituitary hormone that stimulates follicle growth in women and sperm formation in men.
A hormone produced by the pituitary gland that stimulates the growth and maturation of follicles in the ovary. Often abbreviated to FSH.
a pituitary (gland within the brain) hormone that stimulates the testes to make sperm.
hormone that promotes the growth and development of eggs in the ovary
A hormone produced by the pituitary gland that stimulatesegg maturation in the ovaries.
A hormone produced by the pituitary gland to stimulate the ovaries to produce eggs.
the hormone that is released by the anterior pituitary gland that stimulates the ovary to produce follicles and mature eggs. Released in the first 14 days of the cycle. In anovulation the FSH is deficient
The pituitary hormone that stimulates development of ovarian follicles.
A hormone produced and released from the pituitary that stimulates the ovary to ripen a follicle for ovulation.
a hormone secreted by the pituitary gland that stimulates the release of estrogen in the ovaries.
Produced in the pituitary gland, this hormone prepares the ovary for ovulation and stimulates the production of sperm cells in the testes.
A hormone produced by the pituitary gland that stimulates the growth of eggs in the ovaries.
At the beginning of each cycle (ovulation) the ovaries receive this hormonal signal that stimulates the follicles to grow and develop
A pituitary hormone that stimulates follicular development and spermatogenesis (sperm development). In the woman, FSH stimulates the growth of the ovarian follicle. In the man, FSH stimulates the Sertoli cells in the testicles and supports sperm production. Elevated FSH levels are associated with gonadal failure in both men and women.
hormone produced by the brain that stimulates the growth of follicles in the ovary and sperm development in the testes.
A hormone released by the pituitary gland that is responsible for the development of ovarian follicles (eggs) in women and, in men, stimulating the production of sperm.
A hormone that causes cells in the ovaries to grow. Sold under the name Follistim, Fertinex, and Gonal-F.
A hormone produced in the anterior pituitary gland that stimulates the ovary to ripen a follicle for ovulation.
This is a hormone produced by the pituitary gland which stimulates the growth of follicles in women and the production of sperm in men.
FSH) A naturally occurring female hormone. In the infertility workup, this hormone is usually measured on Cycle Day 3 (Day 1 is the first day of bleeding). The FSH level in the blood gives the doctor information about ovarian reserve. FSH levels on Day 3 should be less than 13 miu/ml. A high Day 3 FSH level may indicate decreased ovarian reserve.
FSH is produced by the pituitary gland and acts on the ovaries to stimulate follicle growth.
This hormone is generated during your period in response to a signal from the pituitary gland. FSH prompts follicles in both ovaries to begin maturing eggs. High levels of FSH in the early part of the cycle are often considered to be an indicator that egg reserves are running low, but high levels of FSH can be indicative of an overall imbalance of hormones. On the other hand, low levels of FSH can also be a sign of polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS).
a gonad stimulating hormone of the anterior pituitary gland that stimulates the growth of follicles in the ovary and the maturation of the germinal epithelium in the testes leading to formation of spermatazoa
The hormone from the pituitary, a gland in the brain, which stimulates the growth of the follicles in the ovary.
The hormone that stimulates follicle development in women and sperm production in men.
A hormone secreted by the pituitary gland that stimulates the development of egg-containing spheres of cells (follicles) in the ovaries.
hormone secreted by the pituitary gland in the brain that stimulates the growth and maturation of eggs in females and sperm in males, and sex hormone production in both males and females.
(FSH) The hormone, or gonadotropin, produced by the pituitary gland that in women stimulates the tertiary follicle to grow; in men it stimulates spermatogenesis. Obtained from human sources in a mixture with luteinising hormone (LH) as (1) human menopausal gonadotropin (hMG), extracted from the urine of women who have been through the menopause (Humegon, Metrodin and Pergonal); and (2) human pituitary gonadotropin (hPG), from human pituitary glands removed at autopsies (now obsolete). Today, pure FSH is made synthetically with gene technology (recombinant FSH), such as Gonal-F and Puregon. See also: serum FSH
A hormone, secreted by the anterior pituitary, that promotes egg development and stimulates secretion of estrogens in women, and supports sperm production and testosterone secretion in men.
A pituitary hormone that stimulates spermatogenesis and follicular development. In the man FSH stimulates the Sertoli cells in the testicles and supports sperm production. In the woman FSH stimulates the growth of the ovarian follicle. Elevated FSH levels are indicative of gonadal failure in both men and woman.