Luteinising hormones are called gonadotropic hormones, which are produced and released by the group of cells of the anterior pituitary gland.
LH is formed in the pituitary gland, and binds with receptors in the hypothalamus before it is released into the bloodstream.
It is a hormone that promotes sexual health, development, and reproduction in the body.
It is one of the main hormones that control the reproductive system by controlling the function of female reproductive organs – ovaries and male reproductive organs – testes.
Functions of Luteinizing hormone in females:
It is responsible for ovulation in females.
It plays a crucial role in the menstrual cycle.
The LH in females causes the ovulation of Graafian follicles.
It also maintains the corpus luteum, which is formed from the remnants of the Graafian follicles.
LH stimulates estrogen and progesterone production from the ovary.
