Luteinizing Hormone is used in the treatment of female infertility and male hypogonadism.

It binds to the luteinizing hormone receptor which then activates adenylate cylcase through G protein mediation. Adenylate cyclase then activates many other pathways leading to steroid hormone production and other follicle maturation processes.

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