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luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone agonist

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1 Definition of luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone agonist

Meaning of luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone agonist: A drug that inhibits the secretion of sex hormones.

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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