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Physiology, Follicle Stimulating Hormone

Michelle Orlowski, Manbeer S. Sarao  1
In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2025 Jan.
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Physiology, Follicle Stimulating Hormone

Michelle Orlowski et al.
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Excerpt

Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) is a hormone produced by the anterior pituitary in response to gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) from the hypothalamus.

FSH plays a role in sexual development and reproduction in both males and females.

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Conflict of interest statement

Disclosure: Michelle Orlowski declares no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.

Disclosure: Manbeer Sarao declares no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.

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