LH
See
luteinizing hormone
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- Why the test is performed Return to top This test may be performed when a disorder associated with abnormal levels of LH is suspected.
- The anterior pituitary gland secretes hormones called gonadotropins (LH is one of these), which stimulate the ovary to prepare a follicle to release an egg.
- A type of gonadatropin (because it stimulates the gonads), LH is necessary for fertility.
- Structure LH is a glycoprotein, with a dimeric protein subunit, each monomer of which is connected to a sugar moiety.
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