What is LH (Luteinizing Hormone ) Serum? Why is the test done? Everything around this, that you should know, in this post and of course our doctors are always there to help you. Just fill in your details in the form down below and we will answer all your questions for FREE!
Luteinizing hormone is the most important hormone found in both females and males and secreted by the pituitary gland. It helps the reproductive system function properly like ovaries in females and testes in males.
LH plays a very important role during pregnancy.
LH is mainly released during ovulation ( when the egg is just released from the ovary) and continuously release for 2 weeks which stimulates the ovarian production of progesterone. Progesterone helps in the thickening of the uterine lining which creates a good environment for a fertilized egg to implant.
LH play a very important role in the production of testosterone in males which is important for producing sperms. LH is released at a constant pace over time so does testosterone as it doesn’t change in men.
LH serum test is usually done to check the amount of Luteinizing hormone in the blood.
LH is done in various health conditions:
In women:
In men:
In women, increased level of LH and FSH indicates problems in ovaries or it can occur in primary ovarian failure and can be caused by:
In men, higher levels can be caused by primary testicular failure:
In children: A higher level of LH can cause precocious puberty, it can be caused by:
In women: Low level of LH indicates secondary ovarian failure that can be caused by problems in the pituitary gland etc.
In men: a low level of LH indicates decreased testosterone level in the body which can lead to:
In children: low LH levels in children usually indicate:
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