Description

Follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) is a hormone that plays a key role in the reproductive system of both men and women. In women, FSH is responsible for stimulating the growth and development of ovarian follicles, which are small fluid-filled sacs in the ovaries that contain immature eggs. As the follicles grow, they produce increasing levels of estrogen, which is another hormone that helps regulate the menstrual cycle and prepare the body for ovulation.