LH-RH agonist

Definition / meaning of 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. Also called luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone agonist.

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The Web site of the National Cancer Institute (http://www.cancer.gov/)

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