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Strong Support
Scientists haven’t yet proven that FSH, a hormone in men, helps the testes make testosterone.
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Supporting (1)
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Scientists lowered a hormone called FSH in men and still saw normal testosterone production when they gave another hormone that directly tells the testes to make testosterone. This means FSH doesn’t seem to be needed for testosterone production, which is exactly what the claim says.
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