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Q: Luteinizing Hormone ( LH ) peaks and ovulation
asked by: DoctorQuestion on December 17th, 2007
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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Dr. Nikola Gjuzelov , MD
replied on January 14th, 2008
Infertility Answer A3504
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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