A certain drug has a side-effect of disrupting levels of luteinizing hormone (LH). Which patients should be advised that this drug could affect their fertility?
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What is luteinizing hormone (LH)? LH is a hormone that plays a crucial role in the reproductive system. It is produced by the pituitary gland and stimulates the production of testosterone in males and estrogen in females. Show more…
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