What is the follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)?
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Dr. Mehmet Oz answered:Follicle-stimulating hormone or FSH is a hormone produced by the pituitary gland that, among other roles, stimulates production of eggs in women. Watch the animation to learn more about FSH and ovulation.
Follicle-stimulating hormone or FSH is a hormone produced by the pituitary gland that, among other roles, stimulates production of eggs in women. Watch the animation to learn more about FSH and ovulation. More -
Dr. Michael Roizen answered:Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) is produced in the pituitary gland to control reproductive functions in both men and women. In women, FSH stimulates the growth of ovarian follicles and the production of estradiol during the first half of the menstrual cycle. FSH levels increase after menopause. In men, FSH is what stimulates the production of sperm and semen.
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Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) is produced in the pituitary gland to control reproductive functions in both men and women. In women, FSH stimulates the growth of ovarian follicles and the production of estradiol during the first half of the... More -
Healthwise answered:Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) helps control a woman's menstrual cycle and egg production, and also a man's sperm production. FSH is produced by the pituitary gland.
Women's FSH levels normally vary throughout the menstrual cycle and are highest just before release of an egg (ovulation). Men's FSH levels normally stay at a constant level. An abnormally high or low level of FSH is often a sign of an inability to produce eggs or sperm.
Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) helps control a woman's menstrual cycle and egg production, and also a man's sperm production. FSH is produced by the pituitary gland. Women's FSH levels normally vary throughout the menstrual cycle and are... More
