Yes,fsh initiate spermatogenesis in males but in the presence of some other hormones which also play important role in spermatogenesis e.g.,lh
Testosterone, produced by the testes, stimulates spermatogenesis.
Follicle Stimulating Hormone stimulates follicle and egg maturation in females and stimulates sperm production and maturation in males. Therefore low levels of FSH slows spermatogenesis.
In men, follicle stimulating hormone starts spermatogenesis. This hormone is also abbreviated FSH.
Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) promotes the development and maturation of ovarian follicles in females and stimulates spermatogenesis in males. In women, FSH plays a crucial role in regulating the menstrual cycle and promoting estrogen production. In men, it supports the function of Sertoli cells, which are essential for the development of sperm. Overall, FSH is vital for reproductive health and fertility in both sexes.
Spermatogenesis is the process of sperm production in males that occurs in the seminiferous tubules of the testes. It is divided into three phases: proliferation, meiosis, and spermiogenesis. The process is regulated by hormones including follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), luteinizing hormone (LH), and testosterone. FSH stimulates the production of sperm, LH triggers testosterone production, and testosterone is essential for spermatogenesis to occur.
Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) is released by the anterior pituitary gland in response to gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) from the hypothalamus. Its secretion typically occurs in a pulsatile manner, with higher levels released at the beginning of the menstrual cycle in females to stimulate ovarian follicle development. In males, FSH is released to support spermatogenesis in the testes. The release of FSH can be influenced by factors such as age, hormonal feedback, and the reproductive cycle.
Inhibin is a hormone produced by the testes that suppresses spermatogenesis by inhibiting the release of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) from the pituitary gland. It specifically targets FSH to regulate sperm production without affecting testosterone secretion.
Spermatogenesis starts at puberty in everyone . This is because the testis become mature.
The pituitary gland. Both in females and males, regulates LH/FSH which in turn triggers ovulation and in the male, spermatogenesis. However in the female, there's a huge monthly peak whereas in the male, the peaks are daily, but at much lower levels.
FSH :-abbreviation for follicle stimulating harmone.
The Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH) in males is responsible for triggering sperm production.
Gametogenesis in males is called spermatogenesis. During this process, diploid cells called spermatogonia undergo mitosis and differentiation to form haploid sperm cells.