Check your luteinising hormone (LH) levels with a convenient at-home blood test. LH plays a key role in fertility, ovulation, and reproductive health.
🔍 What Is Luteinising Hormone?
Luteinising hormone (LH) is a hormone produced by the pituitary gland, located at the base of the brain. In women, LH works alongside follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) to regulate the menstrual cycle, trigger ovulation, and support reproductive function.
LH levels naturally fluctuate throughout the cycle, rising sharply in the middle of the cycle to cause the release of an egg from the ovary — a process known as the LH surge.
In men, LH stimulates the production of testosterone in the testes, which is essential for sperm production and sexual function.
✅ Why Take a Luteinising Hormone (LH) Test?
An LH test is commonly used to assess:
Monitoring LH levels can help diagnose reproductive disorders, guide fertility treatment, and provide insights into your hormonal balance.
👩🦰 Who Should Take This Test?
You may benefit from an LH blood test if you are:
For fertility purposes, this test is often done alongside FSH and Oestradiol (E2) for a more complete hormone profile.
🩸 What’s Included in the Test?
This at-home Luteinising Hormone test includes:
📦 How the LH Blood Test Works
📊 What Do LH Levels Mean?
🔼 High LH Levels May Indicate:
🔽 Low LH Levels May Suggest:
🧠 The Role of LH in the Menstrual Cycle
LH levels fluctuate in a predictable pattern:
Measuring LH at the right point in your cycle is crucial for accurate interpretation. We’ll guide you on the best time to collect your sample based on your cycle phase or symptoms.
🧬 LH and PCOS
Women with PCOS often have elevated LH levels relative to FSH, contributing to anovulation (lack of egg release), irregular cycles, and hormonal imbalance. An LH:FSH ratio greater than 2:1 is a common marker for PCOS.
Testing LH can therefore help confirm or rule out PCOS, especially when combined with other hormones like testosterone, insulin, and oestradiol.
👨⚕️ LH in Men
In men, LH stimulates the Leydig cells in the testes to produce testosterone. Measuring LH can help diagnose causes of:
Abnormal LH levels in men may point to problems with the pituitary gland or testes.
🔄 When Should I Take This Test?
For most accurate results:
🛒 Why Choose Our At-Home LH Test?
💬 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Do I need to be fasting for this test?
No. Fasting is not required for LH testing.
Is this the same as an ovulation predictor test?
Not quite. Ovulation predictor kits (OPKs) use urine to detect the LH surge, while this blood test measures precise LH levels at a specific point in your cycle for diagnostic purposes.
Should I test more than once during my cycle?
One test may be sufficient, depending on your goal. For ovulation tracking, some women test multiple times. For hormone imbalance diagnosis, a single day-3 test is usually enough.
Can I combine this with other hormones?
Yes. We recommend pairing LH with FSH, Oestradiol, Prolactin, or a full female hormone panel for a more complete picture.
📥 Order Your LH Test Today
Take control of your fertility and hormonal health. Whether you’re planning a pregnancy, managing symptoms of PCOS, or simply checking your cycle, this at-home Luteinising Hormone (LH) Test gives you fast, reliable insights—without needing a clinic visit.
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Our home testing kits are designed to be simple, reliable, and easy to use. After placing your order, your kit will be delivered to your address with clear instructions for collecting your sample (e.g., blood, saliva, or urine or swab). Once collected, return your sample to our UKAS-accredited laboratory using the prepaid packaging. Your secure digital results will be available within 1–3 working days of the lab receiving your sample.
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