What is luteinizing hormone deficiency?

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  1. Dr. Joshua Bederson
     
    Dr. Joshua Bederson of The Mount Sinai Medical Center answered:
    Deficiencies of luteinizing hormone, and also of follicle-stimulating hormone, cause a decrease in normal levels of sex hormones, estrogen in women and testosterone in men. Women experience menstrual irregularities, infertility, bone loss, hot flashes and decreased sexual interest. Men may experience enlarged breasts and decrease of body hair, testicle size, muscle mass, bone density, energy, interest in sex; they may also suffer from impotence.
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    Deficiencies of luteinizing hormone, and also of follicle-stimulating hormone, cause a decrease in normal levels of sex hormones, estrogen in women and testosterone in men. Women experience menstrual irregularities, infertility, bone loss, hot... More