The follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) is a pituitary hormone that is responsible for controlling the menstrual cycle, egg maturation and estrogen secretion.
| Grammatical category | Noun |
|---|---|
| Field | Anatomy, physiology and embryology |
| Level of specialization | High |
| Definition source | glosario de Fertilidad |
| Gender relationship | Yes, woman |
| Specific to one sex | Yes |
| Prevalence | Woman |