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== Function and Clinical Use ==

FSH stimulates the growth and healthy function of ovarian follicles. FSH in males is involved in maintaining normal levels of sperm production <ref>Hillier, S. G. (1994). Current concepts of the roles of follicle stimulating hormone and luteinizing hormone in folliculogenesis. Human Reproduction, 9(2), 188–191. https://doi.org/10.1093/oxfordjournals.humrep.a138480/ref>. (Oxford source) The first step of follicle formation is determined by the concentration of FSH. A woman who is not producing enough FSH will not be able to meet the concentration threshold necessary to begin pre-ovulatory development. If pre-ovulatory development does not occur a mature egg will not be formed to be fertilized. In females, FSH is critical for the onset of follicular development and the number of follicles reaching maturity. Follistim is used to treat these infertility issues. Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) must be given after follitropin beta injections in order for ovulation to take place after follicular growth. Follistim is intended for use in women who are participating in Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) in order for multiple follicular development. It is also used in women who are unable to ovulate due to functional issues and not failure of the ovary itself.

FSH stimulates the growth and healthy function of ovarian follicles. FSH in males is involved in maintaining normal levels of sperm production. (Oxford source) The first step of follicle formation is determined by the concentration of FSH. A woman who is not producing enough FSH will not be able to meet the concentration threshold necessary to begin pre-ovulatory development. If pre-ovulatory development does not occur a mature egg will not be formed to be fertilized. In females, FSH is critical for the onset of follicular development and the number of follicles reaching maturity. Follistim is used to treat these infertility issues. Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) must be given after follitropin beta injections in order for ovulation to take place after follicular growth. Follistim is intended for use in women who are participating in Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) in order for multiple follicular development. It is also used in women who are unable to ovulate due to functional issues and not failure of the ovary itself.

== Side Effects ==

Possible side effects from this drug include abnormal ovarian enlargement, Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome (OHSS), spontaneous abortion, severe abdominal/stomach pain, bloating and rapid weight gain, nausea, and vomiting. Less common side effects include heavy non-menstrual vaginal bleeding, unusual tiredness and/or weakness, increased heart rate, and swelling of the breasts.

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 == Function and Clinical Use ==
-FSH stimulates the growth and healthy function of ovarian follicles. FSH in males is involved in maintaining normal levels of sperm production <ref>Hillier, S. G. (1994). Current concepts of the roles of follicle stimulating hormone and luteinizing hormone in folliculogenesis. Human Reproduction, 9(2), 188–191. https://doi.org/10.1093/oxfordjournals.humrep.a138480/ref>. (Oxford source) The first step of follicle formation is determined by the concentration of FSH. A woman who is not producing enough FSH will not be able to meet the concentration threshold necessary to begin pre-ovulatory development. If pre-ovulatory development does not occur a mature egg will not be formed to be fertilized. In females, FSH is critical for the onset of follicular development and the number of follicles reaching maturity. Follistim is used to treat these infertility issues. Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) must be given after follitropin beta injections in order for ovulation to take place after follicular growth. Follistim is intended for use in women who are participating in Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) in order for multiple follicular development. It is also used in women who are unable to ovulate due to functional issues and not failure of the ovary itself.
+FSH stimulates the growth and healthy function of ovarian follicles. FSH in males is involved in maintaining normal levels of sperm production. (Oxford source) The first step of follicle formation is determined by the concentration of FSH. A woman who is not producing enough FSH will not be able to meet the concentration threshold necessary to begin pre-ovulatory development. If pre-ovulatory development does not occur a mature egg will not be formed to be fertilized. In females, FSH is critical for the onset of follicular development and the number of follicles reaching maturity. Follistim is used to treat these infertility issues. Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) must be given after follitropin beta injections in order for ovulation to take place after follicular growth. Follistim is intended for use in women who are participating in Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) in order for multiple follicular development. It is also used in women who are unable to ovulate due to functional issues and not failure of the ovary itself.
 == Side Effects ==
 Possible side effects from this drug include abnormal ovarian enlargement, Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome (OHSS), spontaneous abortion, severe abdominal/stomach pain, bloating and rapid weight gain, nausea, and vomiting.  Less common side effects include heavy non-menstrual vaginal bleeding, unusual tiredness and/or weakness, increased heart rate, and swelling of the breasts.