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LH Test

Formal name: Luteinising hormone
Related tests: FSH, testosterone, progesterone, oestradiol
At A Glance
 
Why get tested?
To evaluate the function of your pituitary gland, which regulates the hormones that control your reproductive system

When to get tested?
If you are having difficulty getting pregnant or are having irregular menstrual periods or if your doctor thinks that you have symptoms of a pituitary or hypothalamic disorder

Sample required?
A blood sample drawn from a vein in your arm



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