What to do if luteinizing hormone is low?

Low luteinizing hormone is very common. It is a deficiency of corpus luteum function and is also a manifestation of poor ovarian reserve function. Many people don’t know what to do if their progesterone levels are low. In this case, progesterone must be supplemented in time, and progesterone can be used as a replacement therapy.

1. Progesterone:

If examination determines that a woman's progesterone level is low and endometrial secretion is poor during the luteal phase, progesterone supplementation can be used as replacement therapy.

2. Human chorionic gonadotropin:

When the follicles are close to maturity, ovulation can be induced by the use of human chorionic gonadotropin. Taking medication after ovulation can stimulate the development of the corpus luteum, support corpus luteum function, increase progesterone synthesis, and prolong the life of the corpus luteum.

3. The hazards of low luteinizing hormone:

① Directly leading to infertility: The endometrium of women with low luteinizing hormone cannot be shed at the normal time. The endometrium before menstruation still remains in the early secretion stage, and the secretion response is poor. There is a slight bend on the line, making it difficult for women to conceive, leading to infertility.

② Menstrual disorders: Some patients with low luteinizing hormone will experience menstrual disorders, such as shortened menstrual cycle, heavy menstruation, frequent menstruation, prolonged menstruation (up to 9-10 days or even longer), etc., which make women suffer.

What is Luteinizing Hormone

Luteinizing hormone (LH) is a hormone produced by the pituitary gland that stimulates the testicular interstitial cells to secrete male hormones in men and stimulates the ovaries to secrete female hormones in women. The production of luteinizing hormone is controlled by gonadotropin-releasing hormone in the hypothalamus and is regulated by positive and negative feedback from the ovary.

The combined detection of luteinizing hormone and follicle-stimulating estrogen is mainly used to distinguish between primary (ovarian) or secondary (pituitary) amenorrhea in women; in men, it is used to distinguish between primary or secondary testicular hypofunction. The peak release of luteinizing hormone in the female menstrual cycle is closely related to ovarian ovulation. Once the luteinizing hormone peak appears, it indicates ovarian ovulation in 24-36 hours. Therefore, the serum LH peak can be monitored during the menstrual cycle to determine the best time for conception.