The luteinising hormone (LH) causes the largest maturing follicle in the ovary to release the mature oocyte in the middle of the cycle.
The LH value fluctuates strongly during the cycle. A rise in LH indicates ovulation, and it normally drops again as the cycle progresses. However, if the LH level remains permanently high and is thus above the normal range, this can be a sign that ovulation has not occurred and can therefore lead to an unfulfilled desire to have children.
An LH value below the normal range can lead to cycle disorders and the absence of ovulation.
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