LHgetriebene

LHgetriebene is a German term used in physiology and endocrinology to describe biological processes that are driven or regulated primarily by the luteinizing hormone (LH). The phrase is formed from the abbreviation LH for Luteinisierendes Hormon and getrieben, the past participle of treiben, meaning driven or propelled.

The form is typically written as LH-getriebene or LH-getriebene Prozesse in German texts. It is a descriptive label rather than a formal technical term, used to emphasize LH as the main hormonal driver rather than a general dependency. Its exact meaning can vary with context and is often clarified by accompanying description.

Typical examples include processes in reproduction and steroidogenesis that rely on LH activity. In female reproduction, the LH surge is the key trigger for ovulation, making ovulation LH-getrieben. In the gonads, LH stimulates steroidogenesis: in the ovaries, LH promotes androgen production by thecal cells; in the testes, LH stimulates testosterone production by Leydig cells. LH can also support luteal function, helping to maintain progesterone production in the corpus luteum. These instances illustrate how LH acts as a driver for downstream hormonal pathways.

Usage and limitations: the term is not universally standardized; some authors prefer LH-reguliert or LH-abhängig to express similar ideas. Because LH interacts with other hormones such as FSH and GnRH, the precise interpretation of LHgetriebene depends on the biological context.

See also: Luteinizing hormone; Hormonal regulation; Ovulation; Steroidogenesis.