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Luthenizing Hormone

According Mescape, "An isolated luteinizing hormone (LH) deficiency is an uncommon condition. LH deficiency almost always occurs in conjunction with follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) deficiency because LH and FSH are secreted by the same pituitary gonadotrope cells. LH deficiency can manifest in females or males as delayed puberty, hypogonadism at any age, or reproductive abnormalities that can be dramatic or subtle. LH and FSH play central roles in the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal axis, and, thus, conditions related to LH and FSH deficiency can be caused by pathology of either the hypothalamus or pituitary. Careful analysis of the presenting problem, the patient’s overall health, and the hormonal profile is often necessary to determine the cause of LH deficiency and, thus, the most appropriate treatment."

 About Luthenizing Hormone
  • Also known as LH
  • Produced in the pituitary gland

 Helps With What?
  • In women, regulates menstrual cycles and egg production.
  • In men, stimulates the production of testosterone, which plays a role in sperm production.
According to Natural Fertility Info, "This hormone is produced in the anterior pituitary gland. LH surge is responsible for triggering ovulation and development of the corpus luteum. LH works with FSH. It stimulates other certain cells to produce testosterone" (Rodriquez).

Low Values May Mean (In Men or Women)
  • Anorexia
  • Stress
  • Pituitary gland failure
  • Low body weight

Hormone Imbalances Can Occur, because of...
  • Stress
  • Poor nutrition
  • Xenohormones
  • Genetics
  • Body Fat
  • Menopause

 According to Live Strong, "Eating or drinking caffeine-containing foods and beverages can react with LH and cause adverse effects.Caffeine affects sex steroid hormones to varying degrees. Specifically, it increases output of luteinizing hormone while decreasing follicle-stimulating hormone. However, with prolonged use of caffeine, you will see a return of these hormones to normal baseline levels, most likely as part of an adaptive response by your body to the drug. While caffeine does increase LH surges, it can also cause issues if you are trying to become pregnant. Caffeine causes constriction of blood vessels, which can reduce blood flow to the uterus and prevent eggs from attaching to the uterine wall. While caffeine's effect on LH is pretty straightforward, women who wish to become pregnant or are pregnant should avoid it" (Dukas).

 Bibliography 
Dukas, Nicholas. "Caffeine and Luteinizing Hormone." LIVESTRONG.COM. LIVESTRONG.COM, 24 Oct. 2013. Web. 22 May 2015. <http://www.livestrong.com/article/523320-caffeine-and-luteinizing-hormone/>.

  C.H. C.M.T, Rodriguez, Heithr. "Luteal Phase Defect: Natural Treatment Options." Natural Fertility Info. The Natural Fertility Company, 2014. Web. 22 May 2015. <http://natural-fertility-info.com/luteal-phase-defect.html>.

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