Luteinizing hormone (LH) which is also called "Interstitial cell stimulating hormone" refers to a surge of LH stimulates ovulation in middle of menstrual cycle; LH stimulates testosterone production in men. Luteinizing hormone (LH), moreover, is the anterior pituitary hormone that stimulates the release of an ovum
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