Luteinizing hormone (LH) is a hormone secreted by the anterior pituitary gland.
LH helps regulate the menstrual cycle in women, and the production of testosterone in men.
High LH levels in women are found in:
Women of childbearing age who are not ovulating Menopausal and postmenopausal women Women with Turner syndrome Ovarian hypofunction
High LH levels in men may be a sign of:
Anorchia (testes that are no functioning, or are absent) Genetic problems like Klinefelter syndrome Overactive endocrine glands or tumor formation
After placing an order, you will receive a doctor approved lab order by email usually within 20-30 minutes. The emailed Lab Requisition will allow you to go to a local patient collection site to get tested. You will not have to pay any additional lab, collection or doctor's fees. Most test will normally report within 48-72 hours by secure email. List of collections site can be found using our Lab Locator Tool. If you have any questions please call our offices at 1-844-455-6355 or chat online with a member of our Care Team.
