luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone
Synonyms: luteinizing hormone releasing hormone
Abbreviations: LH-RH, LHRH
Definition: A hormone that controls the production of sex hormones in men and women. (CNet) In men it is responsible for stimulating the production of testosterone in the body; LHRH can be synthetically produced (analog) to do just the opposite (an antagonist), to suppress the testicular production of testosterone, e.g., Zoladex or Lupron are two US brands.
For more information: See testosterone, analog, antagonist, hormone therapy.
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