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Luteinising Hormone (LH)
Condition: Determining the time of ovulation which is when a woman releases an egg
Purpose: Predicting when in her menstrual cycle a woman is most likely to be fertile
Format: Simple test device which can be used in the home
Availability: In high street pharmacies without prescription
Comments: Usually involves testing urine samples at different stages of the menstrual cycle to look for peak LH levels which are seen just before ovulation.
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