Leuteinising Hormone LH Test
Leuteinising Hormone LH Test
- Leuteinising Hormone LH test is an important hormone test especially for the females.
- Leuteinising Hormone LH test assess the ovulation and other reproductive activities of female
- This test also evaluates the functioning of Pituitary gland that is responsible for production of LH as well as FSH.
What is Leuteinising Hormone (LH)?
Leuteinising Hormone LH is produced by the pituitary gland in the brain. LH is known for its role in the process of ovulation and plays an inevitable role in pregnancy. In males, LH also triggers the production of sex hormones. LH test helps evaluate the function of your pituitary gland, which regulates the hormones that play a pivotal role in a female reproductive cycle. LH has a significant role in the functioning and sexual development of a person. In males, it affects the testes, and in females, it affects the ovaries. LH is involved in pregnancy, puberty, and ovulation, and their levels vary during different phases of the cycle. In males, it is involved in sperm production. The LH test enables the doctor to identify whether there are problems associated with the male and female reproductive systems. The LH usually works together with another hormone called follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and controls sexual functions, so these two tests are commonly ordered together.
At Maurya Labs, Leuteinising Hormone LH Test is done for Rs. 670 and the report is made available on the same day. The test is done on the most advanced fully automatic hormone analyzer.
Reported Parameters
Normal Range
- Men: 1.24 to 7.8 IU/mL
- Women, follicular phase of menstrual cycle: 1.68 to 15 IU/mL
- Women, midcycle peak: 21.9 to 56.6 IU/mL
- Women, luteal phase: 0.61 to 16.3 IU/mL
All The Questions that you might have
- What is Leuteinising Hormone (LH) Test ?
- What does the Leuteinising Hormone (LH) test measure?
- Why should I do the Leuteinising Hormone (LH) test?
- How is the Leuteinising Hormone (LH) test done?
LH is produced by the pituitary gland in the brain. LH is known for its role in the process of ovulation and plays an inevitable role in pregnancy. In males, LH also triggers the production of sex hormones. LH test helps evaluate the function of your pituitary gland, which regulates the hormones that play a pivotal role in a female reproductive cycle. LH has a significant role in the functioning and sexual development of a person. In males, it affects the testes, and in females, it affects the ovaries. LH is involved in pregnancy, puberty, and ovulation, and their levels vary during different phases of the cycle. In males, it is involved in sperm production. The LH test enables the doctor to identify whether there are problems associated with the male and female reproductive systems. The LH usually works together with another hormone called follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and controls sexual functions, so these two tests are commonly ordered together.
The luteinising hormone (LH) test quantifies the level of luteinising hormone in the blood.
Females need LH test in the following cases:
- Unable to conceive after 12 months of trying
- Irregular menstrual cycle
- Identify menopause or perimenopause
In the case of men, the LH test is required when they are unable to get their partner pregnant after 12 months of trying and reduction in sexual drive. For both genders, LH is recommended if they experience fatigue, decrease in appetite, and weight loss. In children, early or late onset of puberty warrants a need for an LH test.
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