Answer
Lutropin alfa (Luveris) stimulates androgen secretion by theca cells; these androgens pass to granulosa cells, where aromatase converts them to estradiol, producing a dose-related increase in estradiol secretion that enhances FSH’s effect on follicular growth.
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- Luveris 75 IUMerck · emc · SmPC §5.1 Pharmacodynamic properties · Version 22Document updated
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