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luteinizing hormone |
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luteinizing hormone [′lüd·ē·ə‚nīz·iŋ ′hȯr‚mōn] (biochemistry) A glycoprotein hormone secreted by the adenohypophysis of vertebrates which stimulates hormone production by interstitial cells of gonads. Abbreviated LH. Also known as interstitial-cell-stimulating hormone (ICSH). How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| We conclude that the effects exerted by Plan B, when it is taken before the onset of the LH surge, may fully explain the pregnancies averted by emergency contraception. However, in most women the LH surge in urine begins after this and is not detectable until mid-morning. Three days after the LH surge, patients in the CEP Regimen arm began treatment with Prochieve(R) 8% (progesterone gel); daily use of Prochieve 8% continued for two weeks, followed by a pregnancy test. |
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