Glossary Term:

Title

luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone or LHRH

Phonetic

<b>LOO</b>-tee-uh-<b>ny</b>-zing

Description

A hormone made by the hypothalamus (a tiny gland in the brain) that affects pituitary gland production of luteinizing hormone and follicle-stimulating hormone. It therefore affects testosterone levels in men and estrogen and progesterone levels in women. Also called LHRH or gonadotropin-releasing hormone