FSH (follicle-stimulating hormone)
A pituitary hormone that wakes up follicles in the ovaries at the start of each cycle.
What does FSH mean?
FSH (follicle-stimulating hormone): A pituitary hormone that wakes up follicles in the ovaries at the start of each cycle.
How it is used in the Splash library
Behind the scenes, FSH is already starting to rise to kick off the next cycle.
From “The four phases, in depth”FSH (FSH): rises at the start of the cycle and tells follicles in the ovary to grow.
From “Meet your hormones”The hypothalamus releases gnRH, which drives FSH and LH.
From “How stress, travel and illness affect your cycle”NICE says that under 40, premature ovarian insufficiency is diagnosed from symptoms (including no or very few periods) plus a raised FSH level on two blood tests taken 4 to 6 weeks apart.
From “Early menopause and premature ovarian insufficiency”An FSH blood test is considered only if you are 40 to 45 with symptoms and period changes, or you are under 40 and menopause is suspected.
From “Talking to a doctor about perimenopause”
Where it comes up
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