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Follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) is another female reproductive hormone. What is the function of FSH in the menstrual cycle?

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The name of the hormone, Follicle Stimulating Hormone, gives a clue to its function. A follicle is the structure in the ovary where an egg develops. Consider what "stimulating a follicle" would mean in the context of the menstrual cycle.

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✗ Confusing the roles of the different menstrual hormones. For example, thinking FSH builds the uterus lining (that's oestrogen) or causes ovulation (that's LH).

Follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) is another female reproductive hormone. What is the function of FSH in the menstrual cycle?

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