What gland releases FSH?
The Hypothalamus and the Pituitary It is released in a rhythmic fashion every 60 to 120 minutes. GnRH stimulates the pituitary gland to produce follicle stimulating hormone (FSH), the hormone responsible for starting follicle (egg) development and causing the level of estrogen, the primary female hormone, to rise.
Who secretes FSH?
the pituitary gland
What stimulates FSH release?
GnRH stimulates FSH release. The hypothalamus produces GnRH, and it is released into the hypophyseal portal circulation to act on G-protein-coupled receptors at gonadotropic cells of the anterior pituitary.
Where is female FSH produced?
FSH is made by your pituitary gland, a small gland located underneath the brain. FSH plays an important role in sexual development and functioning. In women, FSH helps control the menstrual cycle and stimulates the growth of eggs in the ovaries.
What is the target organ of FSH?
| Endocrine gland/ source of hormone | Hormone | Target organ or tissue |
|---|---|---|
| Anterior pituitary (adenohypophysis) | FSH (follicle stimulating hormone) | Ovaries / testes (tubules) |
| LH (luteinizing hormone) | Ovaries / testes (Leydig cells) | |
| GH (growth hormone) | All tissues | |
| TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone) | Thyroid gland |
What is the target organ of thyroid stimulating hormone?
In the case of TSH, the target organ is the thyroid gland. Clearly, robust control systems must be in place to prevent over or under-secretion of hypothalamic and anterior pituitary hormones.
Can you get pregnant with low FSH levels?
It is possible to lower FSH levels using estrogen medication and birth control pills, however, lower FSH levels don’t change the ovarian reserve or your chances of getting pregnant.
Is FSH 11 normal?
For example, and FSH of 11 in one laboratory may reflect good ovarian reserve – whereas a level of 11 in another lab using a different assay may indicate diminished ovarian reserve.