luteinizing hormone

initialism: LH
https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.10903

Hormone made by the pituitary gland that acts on the ovary to control egg maturation and to trigger ovulation. The same hormone acts in the testes to trigger production of testosterone.

Source:
PAC, 2016, 88, 713. (Glossary of terms used in developmental and reproductive toxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2016)) on page 774 [Terms] [Paper]