Follicle Stimulating Hormone
Follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) is produced by the pituitary gland and directly stimulates the ovaries to recruit and support ovarian follicles, each containing one egg. The hypothalamus adjusts the production of FSH depending upon the levels of other hormones such as estrogen. FSH is used in stimulated IUI and assisted reproductive technology (ART) cycles to cause the development of numerous follicles, needed because some do not fertilize or do not continue to develop. FSH products available in the United States are either produced by genetic engineering using mammalian culture cells (identical to the body's FSH) or derived from the urine of postmenopausal women. FSH is administered using patient protocols, and dosages must be adjusted based upon response. A woman undergoing ovulation induction with FSH will go to the clinic numerous times for ultrasound and estradiol measurements. After each of these visits, she will receive dosing instructions. Monitoring is important in preventing serious side effects such as ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome and multiple births.
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