follicle-stimulating hormone (fsh)
Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) is a hormone produced by the pituitary gland that plays a crucial role in the reproductive system. It stimulates the growth and development of follicles in the ovaries in females and stimulates sperm production in males.
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