Why does administering exogenous follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) during in vitro fertilization (IVF) increase the likelihood of multiple egg development, rather than single?

💡 Explanation

FSH stimulates the growth and maturation of ovarian follicles. Because exogenous FSH bypasses the body's normal hormonal regulation, multiple follicles are stimulated to develop simultaneously, therefore, increasing the chance of multiple eggs maturing, rather than a single one due to the amplified signal.

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