LH (Luteinisierendes Hormon)
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With each test, you will receive an information sheet with your personal test QR code (CaboCheck-ID), through which you can retrieve the test result.
Test execution on-site or at a later date
You have the choice to have the test done directly in the pharmacy or to make an appointment. Sample collection is done quickly and easily by our special capillary blood machine, which ensures a gentle and efficient blood draw.
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Your sample will be evaluated by a professional laboratory, and you will receive your detailed laboratory report via email within 2-3 days. Benefit from the accuracy and reliability of medical laboratory tests, conveniently and easily conducted in your pharmacy.
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Professionelle Probenentnahme vor Ort in der Apotheke
Einfache Kapillarblutentnahme innerhalb von 2 Minuten
Auswertung durch medizinisches Facharztlabor
Labor-Ergebnisse als PDF oder online
Fragen und Antworten zu LH (Luteinisierendes Hormon)
What is the respective laboratory value?
LH is a hormone of the pituitary gland that triggers ovulation in women and stimulates the production of testosterone in the testes in men. The laboratory value measures the concentration of LH in the blood.
For whom is such a test to be considered?
Here is the translation: A LH test is recommended for: • Women with irregular cycles or difficulty getting pregnant • Women with suspected polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) • Men with decreased libido or infertility • Adolescents with delayed or precocious puberty • Monitoring of ovulation induction during fertility treatment
What is it used for?
The test serves to diagnose fertility disorders, to clarify hormonal imbalances, and to assess the function of the pituitary gland and gonads. In women, it is used to determine ovulation.
What can be inferred from that?
A high LH value in women can indicate PCOS, menopause or ovarian insufficiency. A low LH value indicates a pituitary hypofunction or hormonal disorders. In men, a high value can indicate a primary testicular insufficiency and a low value can indicate a pituitary disorder.
What is the ideal time for a test?
The testing is ideally carried out in women in the early follicular phase (start of the cycle) or to determine ovulation in the middle of the cycle. In men or postmenopausal women, the timing is freely selectable. (Day 3–5 → assessment of ovarian reserve. Day 10–14 → ovulation determination (LH peak before ovulation). Anytime → diagnosis of hormonal disorders or menopause.)
Particularly interesting?
• LH shows strong fluctuations in women during the menstrual cycle, especially during ovulation. • The values should be considered in relation to FSH; a high LH/FSH ratio often indicates PCOS. • Medications for fertility treatment can affect LH levels.