Luteinizing hormone correlates with adrenal function in postmenopausal women.

Objective In postmenopausal women, a relationship between luteinizing hormone (LH) and cortisol levels has been suggested. Furthermore, LH receptors on the adrenal gland have been shown to mediate ACTH-independent Cushing's Syndrome. In contrast, follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) receptors have not been found on the adrenal gland. Our objective was to explore the relationship of LH with adrenal function in postmenopausal women, as assessed by 24-hour urinary free cortisol (UFC) and aldosterone excretion rate (AER).