Luteinizing Hormone (LH)
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004283
$38.50
$38.50
Luteinizing hormone (LH) is produced by the pituitary gland. Along with other hormones (follicle-stimulating hormone and estrogen), LH helps regulate the menstrual cycle in women and causes ovulation to occur. LH is usually measured in both a man and a woman to determine why the couple cannot achieve pregnancy(infertility).
LHAt a GlanceAlso known as:Luteinizing Hormone; Interstitial Cell Stimulating Hormone; ICSH Formal name:Luteinizing Hormone, serum Related tests:FSH; Testosterone; Progesterone; Estradiol; Estrogens Why Get Tested?To evaluate your pituitary function, including fertility issues, gonadal failure, maturation concerns, or pituitary tumors
When to Get Tested?When you are having difficulty getting pregnant or are having irregular or heavy menstrual periods; when your doctor thinks that you have symptoms of pituitary or hypothalamic disorders or symptoms of ovarian or testicular disease; or when a doctor suspects that a child has delayed or earlier than expected sexual maturation
Sample Required?A blood sample drawn from a vein in your arm; sometimes a random urine sample or a 24-hour urine collection may be taken
Test Preparation Needed?None
When to Get Tested?When you are having difficulty getting pregnant or are having irregular or heavy menstrual periods; when your doctor thinks that you have symptoms of pituitary or hypothalamic disorders or symptoms of ovarian or testicular disease; or when a doctor suspects that a child has delayed or earlier than expected sexual maturation
Sample Required?A blood sample drawn from a vein in your arm; sometimes a random urine sample or a 24-hour urine collection may be taken
Test Preparation Needed?None