Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), produced by the pituitary gland, initiates follicle (egg) development and causes estrogen levels to rise.

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  The Menstrual Cycle | Patient Education - UCSF Health

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Referenced by nodes (5)

• estrogen concept
• Follicle-stimulating hormone concept
• ovum concept
• follicle concept
• pituitary gland concept