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Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025

Definition

Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH) is a hormone produced by the anterior pituitary gland that plays a key role in the reproductive processes of both males and females. In women, it stimulates the growth of ovarian follicles in the ovary, and in men, it aids in sperm production.

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