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Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH)

By Rachel Gurevich, About.com

Updated April 08, 2008

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Definition: A hormone, secreted by the pituitary gland, that is responsible for stimulating the growth and development of eggs in women, and stimulating the growth and development of sperm cells in men.

FSH levels are often tested (via a blood test) during routine fertility work-ups for women. FSH levels are sometimes analyzed in men, as well.

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