Share to: 1  Infertility 101: Defining Luteinizing Hormones Scientists define a luteinizing hormone as the hormone that stimulates ovulation and related phenomena in the female reproductive system.
Cortisone shots are injections that may help relieve pain and inflammation in a specific area of your body. They're most commonly injected into joints â such as your ankle, elbow, hip, knee, shoulder, spine and wrist. Even the small joints in your hands and feet might benefit from cortisone shots.
Cortisone injection is often a generic term for injection of any of these corticosteroids. The goal of a cortisone injection is to regulate the immune system or reduce inflammation. Reducing inflammation helps relieve pain. A cortisone injection is only one type of treatment.