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Follicle-stimulating hormone in the menstrual cycle

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Follicle-stimulating hormone is involved in the early and late maturation of ovarian follicles; in the latter stage the effect is also dependent on luteinizing hormone.

There is also a rise in the level of FSH at around the time of ovulation; the function of this is unclear.

The release of FSH from the anterior pituitary is directly reduced by the action of inhibin.


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