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Luteinizing Hormone Stimulation

Meaning

Luteinizing Hormone Stimulation refers to the process of increasing the secretion of Luteinizing Hormone (LH) from the anterior pituitary gland, which is a key signal in the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal (HPG) axis. In males, LH stimulates the Leydig cells in the testes to produce testosterone, while in females, it triggers ovulation and corpus luteum formation. Clinical strategies for LH stimulation are often employed to address hypogonadism or infertility issues.