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Luteinizing Hormone produced by the pituitary gland present at the base of the brain.

In women LH helps to regulate the menstrual cycle and egg production. It stimulates the follicles to release the egg. The level of LH varies depending on the period of the menstrual cycle. There is an increase just before the ovulation occurs.

In men LH stimulates the production of testosterone and is very important for sperm production.

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