luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone agonist

Definition / meaning of luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone agonist

A drug that inhibits the secretion of sex hormones. In men, luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone agonist causes testosterone levels to fall. In women, luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone agonist causes the levels of estrogen and other sex hormones to fall. Also called LH-RH agonist.

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

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