title: The role of LH in ovarian stimulation.
abstract: LH is a glycoprotein that plays a crucial role in folliculogenesis during the natural ovarian cycles. It has the same activity and shares receptors with hCG. However the use of LH in combination with FSH in controlled ovarian stimulation remains controversial. A practical approach concerning the usefulness of LH according to the endogenous level of LH is described herein. Specific groups of patients can benefit from ovarian stimulation with LH. New applications of LH/hCG activity are also discussed.
authors.affiliation: Reproductive Medicine Unit. IVI Vigo, Plaza Francisco Fernández del Riego, nº7. 36203. Vigo-Spain. elkin.munoz@ivi.es
authors.forename: Elkin
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Munoz
authors.forename: Ernesto
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Bosch
authors.forename: Iria
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Fernandez
authors.forename: Susana
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Portela
authors.forename: Ginna
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Ortiz
authors.forename: Jose
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Remohi
authors.forename: Antonio
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Pellicer
mesh_terms: D006063:Chorionic Gonadotropin / Q000494:pharmacology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007986:Luteinizing Hormone / Q000494:pharmacology*; D008597:Menstrual Cycle / Q000187:drug effects; D010062:Ovulation Induction / Q000379:methods*
chemical_list: D006063:Chorionic Gonadotropin; D007986:Luteinizing Hormone