FSH

Noun

Meaning

a gonadotropic hormone that is secreted by the anterior pituitary and stimulates growth of Graafian follicles in female mammals, and activates the cells in male mammals that form sperm

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Examples

Estrogen negative feedback on the anterior pituitary greatly decreases the secretion of FSH, which inhibits follicular development and helps prevent ovulation. Source: Internet

Additionally, high FSH seen in women with low reserve could lead to "superovulation" with multifollicular ovulation, increasing the odds of pregnancy. Source: Internet

"Classically, testosterone is elevated in PCOS (although, not always, it can be normal), however other hormones such as LH, FSH, estrone, and progesterone can also show abnormal values." she said. Source: Internet

Hyperinsulinemia increases GnRH pulse frequency, LH over FSH dominance, increased ovarian androgen production, decreased follicular maturation, and decreased SHBG binding. Source: Internet

In women without a uterus, menopause or postmenopause can be identified by a blood test showing a very high FSH level. Source: Internet

Decreased levels of FSH inhibit follicular development, preventing an increase in estradiol levels. Source: Internet

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