Follicle-stimulating hormone
A hormone secreted by the pituitary gland that stimulates the growth and maturation of ovarian follicles in women and sperm production in men.
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Female Hormone Health, Fertility & Vitality | Dr. Natalie Crawford
Andrew Huberman
Hormone that stimulates follicles (which house eggs) to grow and produce estrogen.
Improving Male Sexual Health, Function & Fertility | Dr. Michael Eisenberg
Andrew Huberman
Hormone produced by the pituitary gland that stimulates sperm production in the testes.
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This hormone, typically around 3, decreased during the fast and then rose back to baseline during the refeed week.
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A hormone released from the pituitary, reduced by cannabis use, supporting normal ovarian and testicular function.
Menstruation, Menopause, and Hormone Replacement Therapy for Women
Peter Attia MD
A hormone that stimulates the growth of ovarian follicles, playing a role in estrogen production and ovulation during the menstrual cycle.
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A hormone secreted by the pituitary gland that stimulates the growth and maturation of ovarian follicles in women and sperm production in men.