What is Follicle-stimulating hormone?
'''Follicle-stimulating hormone''' (abbreviated '''FSH''', sometimes called ''Follitropine'') is a [[glycoprotein]] and [[hormone]]. It is synthesised in the [[adeno hypophysis of pituitary gland]]. In [[female]]s, it controls the synthesising process of [[progesteron]] and will cause the growth of [[ovarian follicle|follicles]] in the [[ovary|ovaries]]. In [[male]]s, it will lead to the production of [[sperm]]. Other hormones control the release of FSH. [[Luteinizing hormone]] will cause ovulation in females, or the production of [[testosterone]] in males. This hormone is made by the pituitary glands in the brain. ==Related pages== *[[Peptide hormone]] {{biology-stub}} {{Hormones}} [[Category:Hormones]] [[Category:Female reproductive system]]