Luteinising Hormone (LH) Test In Mumbai

The main reason behind participating in a Luteinizing hormone test (also known as an LH test) is to identify the level of the luteinizing hormone in the blood. This is important as very high or very low levels of this particular hormone can indicate a range of different possible disorders and conditions.

• The luteinizing hormone directly helps the reproductive system for both men and women and so it is important to get the levels checked time and again with the help of an LH test near me to identify any potential areas of concern.
• Other than understanding the levels of the luteinizing hormone, the LH test is also recommended based on your age and your gender if the doctor feels the need for deeper investigation into a particular condition query.
• Other than adults, an LH test is also helpful for children as it can help understand the reasons behind why your child is going through puberty earlier than others or later than the other children.

Whether you choose to take an LH test at home or in the lab, the procedure is usually a blood sample. So, the potential risks and side-effects involved in an LH test are a bare minimum and the worst-case possibilities include soreness around the area where the blood was drawn, light bruising, or feeling faint or dizzy. Other than this, there are no risks in this procedure and it does not take more than five minutes to complete the test.

If the luteinizing hormone levels are on the lower side, the chances of pregnancy are very less. This is because low levels can indicate absenteeism of the menstrual cycle which can further trigger reduced ovulation ability and thus lower chances of pregnancy.

To increase your LH level, you can experiment with food items like oysters, flaxseeds, salmon, walnuts, avocados, etc., as they are all known to have monosaturated fat which helps increase fertility.