Exogenous gonadotropins are commonly used in hyperstimulation protocols; however, large interindividual variability in the ovarian response to follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) is observed ...

The FSH causes the maturation of the follicles in the ovaries -- each follicle consists of an egg (ovum) surrounded by cells that produce estrogen. Days 6 - 10 One dominant follicle develops that ...

The release of testosterone is controlled by a negative feedback system: build up of testosterone concentration in the blood inhibits the secretion of FSH and ICSH from the pituitary gland ...

Gonadotrope cells of the anterior pituitary are essential in controlling reproductive competency of mammals through the release of gonadotropins, lutenizing hormone (LH) and follicle stimulating ...