Luteinizing hormone (LH)
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A natural hormone released during the menstrual cycle to help stimulate ovulation.
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Menstrual cycleThe monthly process in which an egg develops and the lining of the womb is prepared for possible pregnancy. If the egg is not fertilized, it is reabsorbed back into the body and…
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OvulationThe process by which the ovaries produce and release an egg each month. Ovulation usually takes place around 10–16 days before a period.
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GnRHAbbreviation for gonadotropin-releasing hormone, a hormone responsible for the release of follicle-stimulating hormone and luteinizing hormone from the pituitary gland.
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GnRH antagonistsDrugs used to treat prostate cancer by blocking the release of luteinizing hormone that do not cause a temporary surge in testosterone.