Follicle-stimulating hormone ↔ ovulation

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Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) is directly involved in the reproductive process by signaling the ovaries to prepare an egg for ovulation [1], [2]. Furthermore, FSH works in conjunction with luteinizing hormone to promote the occurrence of ovulation [3], [4], and its levels fluctuate throughout the cycle leading up to this event [5].

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Understanding the Phases of the Menstrual Cycle - Clue helloclue.com Clue 2 facts

claimDuring the follicular phase, the pituitary gland produces follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), which signals the ovaries to prepare an egg for ovulation.

claimThe pituitary gland, located at the base of the brain, produces follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) during the follicular phase to signal the ovaries to prepare an egg for ovulation.

Female Reproductive Endocrinology - Gynecology and Obstetrics merckmanuals.com Merck Manuals 2 facts

claimLuteinizing hormone (LH) and follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) promote ovulation and stimulate the ovaries to secrete the sex hormones estradiol (an estrogen) and progesterone.

claimLuteinizing hormone (LH) and follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) promote ovulation in the female reproductive system.

The Normal Menstrual Cycle and the Control of Ovulation - NCBI - NIH ncbi.nlm.nih.gov Feingold KR, Adler RA, Ahmed SF · National Center for Biotechnology Information 1 fact

claimFollicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) is elevated during the early follicular phase and begins to decline until ovulation.