As we mentioned in previous articles, infertility is defined as inability of a couple to conceive after 12 months of unprotected sexual intercourse or can not carry the pregnancy to term. It effects over 5 millions couple alone in the U. S. and many times more in the world. Because of unawareness of treatments, only 10% seeks help from professional specialist. In this article, we will discuss what is female urinaryluteinizing hormone ( LH) test?
I. Definition
The Urinary luteinizing hormone ( LH) test is used to check the levels of LH and identify the surge of LH just before ovulation so your doctor can determine when is the best time for a couple to have sex and the female partner to get pregnant.
II. Procedure
Urine is taken in the local clinic laboratory for examining the levels of LH hormone.
There are some home LH detection kits called ovulation kits which help to monitor the LH hormone. By watching the surge of LH hormone, a infertile couple can pinpoint the days of sexual intercourse that coincidence with the ovulation, thereby increasing the chance of pregnancy.
III. Diagnosis
Since the levels of LH is vary through out menstrual cycle, but is normally highest around the time of ovulation. Your sample will be examined for the levels of LH hormone so your doctor can pinpoint to you when will be the best time to have sex and get pregnant. It also uses to timing of the ovulation for maximizing the chance of fertility.
For a couple in IVF treatment, it helps the specialist to determine when the eggs are mature and ready to be removed from the ovaries for artificial insemination.
If the result of lab analysis come back with low levels of LH hormone, then other tests or treatment may be required.
I. Definition
The Urinary luteinizing hormone ( LH) test is used to check the levels of LH and identify the surge of LH just before ovulation so your doctor can determine when is the best time for a couple to have sex and the female partner to get pregnant.
II. Procedure
Urine is taken in the local clinic laboratory for examining the levels of LH hormone.
There are some home LH detection kits called ovulation kits which help to monitor the LH hormone. By watching the surge of LH hormone, a infertile couple can pinpoint the days of sexual intercourse that coincidence with the ovulation, thereby increasing the chance of pregnancy.
III. Diagnosis
Since the levels of LH is vary through out menstrual cycle, but is normally highest around the time of ovulation. Your sample will be examined for the levels of LH hormone so your doctor can pinpoint to you when will be the best time to have sex and get pregnant. It also uses to timing of the ovulation for maximizing the chance of fertility.
For a couple in IVF treatment, it helps the specialist to determine when the eggs are mature and ready to be removed from the ovaries for artificial insemination.
If the result of lab analysis come back with low levels of LH hormone, then other tests or treatment may be required.
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