Monday, September 19, 2011

Follicle Stimulating Hormones

The first step to IVF is to stimulate the ovaries so they will produce many follicles. This is done by using follicle Stimulating Hormones. FSH is defined a “hormone found in humans and other animals. It is synthesized and secreted by gonadotrophs of the anterior pituitary gland. FSH regulates the development, growth, pubertal maturation, and reproductive processes of the body. FSH and Luteinizing hormone (LH) act synergistically in reproduction.”

There are different types of drugs that are used to stimulate this hormone and this is something that your doctor will tell you what type will be best for your situation. If you would like to learn more about the different drugs you can check out this website: http://www.fertilitydr.com/fertility-drugs-fsh.html .

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