LHstimulated

LHstimulated refers to the physiological process initiated by Luteinizing Hormone (LH). Luteinizing Hormone is a gonadotropin, a type of hormone produced by the anterior pituitary gland. In females, LH plays a critical role in the menstrual cycle. It triggers ovulation, the release of a mature egg from the ovary. Following ovulation, LH also stimulates the ruptured follicle to transform into the corpus luteum, which then produces progesterone. This progesterone is essential for preparing the uterus for potential pregnancy.

In males, LH acts on the Leydig cells in the testes. It stimulates these cells to produce and secrete testosterone, the primary male sex hormone. Testosterone is crucial for the development of male secondary sexual characteristics, sperm production (spermatogenesis), and maintaining libido. The release of LH is regulated by Gonadotropin-releasing Hormone (GnRH) from the hypothalamus. Elevated levels of sex hormones like estrogen and testosterone typically exert negative feedback on LH release, while low levels can lead to increased LH secretion. Conditions characterized by abnormal LH levels can impact reproductive health and fertility in both sexes.