Luteinizing Hormone ( LH ) peaks and ovulation Posted: 12-17-07 06:44am
My husband and I have are trying to get
pregnant. I have been monitoring my
ovulation and have found that my LH surges
for 6 days. Could this be an infertility
problem? If so is there any treatmtent
for this?
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Infertility Answer A3504 Posted: 01-14-08 10:00am
The level of Luteinizing Hormone (LH) in
the blood normally makes a peak 12-48
hours before ovulation. The peak can be
detected using an ovulation predictor test
and is useful for determining the fertile
period of a woman's menstrual cycle. The
peak during which the hormone is present
in the body usually lasts for 1 day. If
the peak is present (positive test) for 6
days, that may suggest prolonged elevation
of LH-levels which could be a sign of
Poly-cystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). PCOS
prevents ovulation and can develop into an
infertility problem. You can consult a
gynecologist to determine whether or not
you are ovulating right now.
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