A naturally occurring hormone, also known as LH-RH, that is released by the hypothalamus in the brain. This hormone is also prepared synthetically as a drug. Natural LH-RH stimulates the release of gonadotrophin hormones from the pituitary gland. Gonadotrophin hormones control the production of oestrogen hormones and androgen hormones. Synthetic LH-RH, also known as synthetic gonadorelin, is used to treat delayed puberty, and to treat infertility in women. LH-RH may cause headache, nausea, hot flushes, vaginal dryness, and irregular periods.
Luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone |
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