Luteinizing Hormone-releasing Hormone Agonist (LOO-tin-eye-zing. . .AG-o-nist) at Medical Drugs Glossary

What is Luteinizing Hormone-releasing Hormone Agonist (LOO-tin-eye-zing. . .AG-o-nist)? LH-RH agonist. A drug that inhibits the secretion of sex hormones. In men, LH-RH agonist causes testosterone levels to fall. In women, LH-RH agonist causes the levels of estrogen and other sex hormones to fall.

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