Term: follicle-stimulating hormone Pronunciation: (FAH-lih-kul-STIM-yoo-LAY-ting HOR-mone) May 24, 2024October 7, 2025 Description: A hormone made in the pituitary gland. In females, it acts on the ovaries to make the follicles and eggs grow. In males, it acts on the testes to make sperm. Also called follitropin and FSH. Related Posts:Capivasertib in Advanced Hormone Receptor Positive…Oncoprescribe Blog Another shot at postmenomausal…FDA Approves VERZENIO® for Hormone Receptor…Everolimus in Postmenopausal…FDA Approves VERZENIO® for Hormone Receptor…NUBEQA® Combination Improves Overall Survival in…