The Luteinizing Hormone

The Luteinizing Hormone, also known as LH is produced by the anterior pituitary gland, which is located inside of the brain and is essential for both men and women in reproduction. In females, a large rise of LH (known as an LH surge) triggers ovulation in their monthly cycles. In males, LH stimulates the Leydig cell, which produces testosterone.

LH Levels

Regardless of your gender, LH levels are very low during childhood and gradually rise as your body begins to mature. In males, low levels of LH can cause low sperm counts and in women low levels of LH results in the absence of a menstrual period in the reproductive age. High levels are usually seen during an LH surge which is said to last up to 48 hours in women, and after menopause women experience high levels at all times. LH is required for continued development and function of the corpora lutea.

New For Women

The Luteinizing Hormone inside of women surges and stimulates the empty follicle to develop into the corpus luteum, which secretes progesterone during the Luteal phase of her cycle. Plus, if a woman is experiencing a low level of LH during her reproductive ages, she can now be treated with human LH (Luveris).