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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It is characterized by high follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) levels, low estradiol (estrogen) levels, and vasomotor symptoms.
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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
On average, their ratio of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) was lower, increasing their chances of ovulating—and, therefore, of conceiving.1
These effects may be partly due to a ketogenic diet’s ability to stabilize blood sugar, a major player in the diagnosis of PCOS.
—Sarah Garone, Health, 18 Sep. 2023
Research suggests that fasting can increase the production of luteinizing hormone (LH) and follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), which are responsible for stimulating the production of testosterone in the body.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 25 June 2023
Your body releases follicle-stimulating hormone, which tells the ovaries to grow and prepare eggs for ovulation.
—Kristin Canning, Women's Health, 10 May 2023
Fertility hormone tests look for anywhere from one to seven markers of fertility, including progesterone, luteinizing hormone (LH) for ovulation prediction, and follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) for egg quality.
—Sarah Bradley, Peoplemag, 12 Apr. 2023
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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
On average, their ratio of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) was lower, increasing their chances of ovulating—and, therefore, of conceiving.1
These effects may be partly due to a ketogenic diet’s ability to stabilize blood sugar, a major player in the diagnosis of PCOS.
—Sarah Garone, Health, 18 Sep. 2023
Research suggests that fasting can increase the production of luteinizing hormone (LH) and follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), which are responsible for stimulating the production of testosterone in the body.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 25 June 2023
Your body releases follicle-stimulating hormone, which tells the ovaries to grow and prepare eggs for ovulation.
—Kristin Canning, Women's Health, 10 May 2023
Fertility hormone tests look for anywhere from one to seven markers of fertility, including progesterone, luteinizing hormone (LH) for ovulation prediction, and follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) for egg quality.
—Sarah Bradley, Peoplemag, 12 Apr. 2023
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