Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)
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Hormones which help the development of follicles during a woman’s menstrual cycle and regulate sperm and hormone function in men.
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FSHAbbreviation for follicle-stimulating hormone, a hormone released by the pituitary gland that stimulates the production of eggs in women and sperm in men.