Question 1

what does luteinizing hormone lh mean?

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Turns yellow: Luteining hormone is a peptide (not a steroid) hormone in the pituitary gland of both females and males. Its name (lh) comes from one of its actions in females, which is 'luteinization' of ovarian granulosa cells. Luteinization means literally to 'turn yellow.' luteinization is a necessary change in the ovary so that it can produce Progesterone after ovulation.

Question 2

how to increase luteinizing hormone lh?

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Why: Why would you want to increase lh.  A rise in lh signifies a low estrogen level in a female - which is menopause.  There's no reason to, or method for, attempting to increase lh in an otherwise normal female.

Question 3

what would happen if you gave a guy luteinizing hormone?

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Leydig cells: Luteining hormone is a peptide hormone in the pituitary of females and males. Its name (lh) comes from an action in females, which is 'luteinization' of ovarian granulosa.  In males lh stimulates the leydig cells of the testes to make testosterone. Please notice that unless done under supervision and in appropriately screened men, this is not an approved use and may be dangerous.

Question 4

what is the definition or description of: luteinizing hormone?

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Stimulates Ovulation: Luteinizing hormone (lh) is released by the master gland (pituitary) in the brain to cause ovulation.  The egg is released from the ovary and ready to be fertilized.  The ovary also then produces Progesterone to prepare the inside lining of the uterus for implantation of the fertilized egg and support it until the placenta takes over production of this vital hormone.

Question 5

what is the effect of high levels of luteinizing hormone (lh) on the ovary?

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Lh stimulates ovary: High lh levels occur when an ovary is not responding easily to the lh signal from the brain (as in possibly close to menopause). Lh can also be high because of the time in the menstrual cycle it was checked.

Question 6

what is the immediate effect of a high level of luteinizing hormone (lh) on the ovary?

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Steroidogenesis: Hi. LH causes steroid hormone synthesis in the ovary (not all by itself, but it's a major player).

Question 7

in which part of the cycle is luteinizing hormone higher than fsh normal?

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Around ovulation: At this point in your cycle there is a surge in both LH and FSH but much more so in the case of LH.

Question 8

what would be the immediate effect of a lack of luteinizing hormone?

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Hormone imbalance: Lh is responsible for ovulation in women, as well as production of testosterone in both women and men.  If it is suppressed, it usually means the hypothalamus is dysfunctional such as in long distance runners.  There are many causes for hypothalamic dysfunction which can lead to hypogonadism (reduction in hormone production in the ovary or testicle).

Question 9

what can i do to stimulate my luteinizing hormone (lh) and follicle-stimulating hormone (fsh)?

Accepted Answer

Medication: First, the cause of the low luteinizing hormone (lh) and follicle stimulating hormone (fsh) levels needs to be determined. Second, the answer may be different for men versus women. Sometimes lifestyle changes are enough to correct abnormal FSH and/or lh levels. There are medications, such as Clomid (clomiphene) or inject able FSH & lh that can be helpful.  See a fertility specialist and get tested, first.

Question 10

what can i do to stimulate both my luteinizing hormone (lh) and follicle-stimulating hormone (fsh) at 45?

Accepted Answer

Purified FSH: There are injections that fertility doctors use that contain fsh.  In the past, pergonal (menotropins) was used to stimulate ovarian egg production and was a mixture of purified fsh and lh.  To simulate the lh surge during fertility stimulation cycles, the pregnancy hormone HCG is used in high doses.

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