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.
Risks. Side effects of cortisone injections are rare, but it is important to be aware of the potential short-term and long-term problems. Short-term risks of cortisone injections include: 1  Cortisone flare, which is a brief increase of pain for 1 to 3 days.