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Normal LH Levels in Females: Reference Ranges & What They Mean

Luteinising hormone (LH) plays a central role in the menstrual cycle โ€” it triggers ovulation and supports progesterone production. Knowing your LH levels and what they mean is crucial for fertility diagnosis and treatment.

Medically reviewed byDr. Amutha Rani Ganapathy โ€” Fertility Specialist, Iswarya IVF & Fertility Centre

What Is LH and What Does It Do?

[Medical content to be added โ€” pituitary origin, role in triggering ovulation (LH surge), corpus luteum stimulation, male equivalent (testosterone production).]

Normal LH Levels in Women by Cycle Phase

[Medical content to be added โ€” follicular phase range, LH surge values (mid-cycle peak), luteal phase range, post-menopausal range; reference international units.]

What Does High LH Mean?

[Medical content to be added โ€” PCOS (elevated baseline LH), premature ovarian insufficiency, menopause, pituitary tumour; when to investigate further.]

What Does Low LH Mean?

[Medical content to be added โ€” hypothalamic amenorrhea, hypopituitarism, extreme exercise or caloric restriction, implications for ovulation.]

LH and Fertility Treatment

[Medical content to be added โ€” LH monitoring during IVF stimulation, trigger shot (hCG/LH analogue), role in IUI timing.]

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a normal LH level on day 2 or 3?โ–ผ
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What does a high LH level mean for fertility?โ–ผ
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Does PCOS cause high LH levels?โ–ผ
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