follicle-stimulating hormone
noun
: a hormone produced by the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland that stimulates the growth of the ovum-containing follicles in the ovary and activates sperm-forming cells
—abbreviation FSH
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The hormones that affect menstruation include follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH).
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Jamie Johnson, Verywell Health, 4 Feb. 2025
The second season—the follicular phase, known as inner spring—is characterized by increasing levels of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and estrogen, so energy levels tend to rise and mood improves.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
This creates more follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH), which can increase sperm count.
—Anju Goel, Verywell Health, 2 Jan. 2025
During this phase, follicle-stimulating hormones (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH) cause a follicle to rupture and release an egg from the ovary (gland where eggs form).
—Carley Millhone, Health, 13 Dec. 2024
It is characterized by high follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) levels, low estradiol (estrogen) levels, and vasomotor symptoms.
—Joy Emeh, Health, 18 July 2024
To determine a person’s menopause status, most tests measure follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), a chemical that plays a key role in the menstruation cycle.
—Jani Hall, Health, 18 Apr. 2024
In a similar way to humans experiencing menopause, levels of follicle-stimulating hormone and luteinizing hormone increased in chimps, while levels of estrogens and progestins decreased.
—Will Sullivan, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 Oct. 2023
Blood tests for fertility can also measure levels of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH).
—Amanda MacMillan, Health, 20 Oct. 2023
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Jamie Johnson, Verywell Health, 4 Feb. 2025
The second season—the follicular phase, known as inner spring—is characterized by increasing levels of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and estrogen, so energy levels tend to rise and mood improves.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
This creates more follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH), which can increase sperm count.
—Anju Goel, Verywell Health, 2 Jan. 2025
During this phase, follicle-stimulating hormones (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH) cause a follicle to rupture and release an egg from the ovary (gland where eggs form).
—Carley Millhone, Health, 13 Dec. 2024
It is characterized by high follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) levels, low estradiol (estrogen) levels, and vasomotor symptoms.
—Joy Emeh, Health, 18 July 2024
To determine a person’s menopause status, most tests measure follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), a chemical that plays a key role in the menstruation cycle.
—Jani Hall, Health, 18 Apr. 2024
In a similar way to humans experiencing menopause, levels of follicle-stimulating hormone and luteinizing hormone increased in chimps, while levels of estrogens and progestins decreased.
—Will Sullivan, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 Oct. 2023
Blood tests for fertility can also measure levels of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH).
—Amanda MacMillan, Health, 20 Oct. 2023
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“Follicle-stimulating hormone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/follicle-stimulating%20hormone. Accessed 26 Feb. 2025.
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