FOLLICLE STIMULATING HORMONE (FSH)

Clinical significance

FSH is a hormone secreted by anterior pituitary gland. In women, FSH is responsible for the growth and maturation of ovarian follicles.

Clinical applications

• Prediction of response to super ovulatory drugs.
• Diagnosis of ovulatory disorders
• Ovulation prediction
• Work up of a case of infertility
• Along with LH in predicting ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHS).