Can high LH cause erectile dysfunction?
Patient's Query
Hello doctor,
In the recent past, I was suffering from ED. I visited a nearby andrology specialist, and he did some tests and found the values below. He stated that LH is very high. Is there any relation between sperm count and ED when we have a high value of LH? Is it curable? My LH value is 8.6 IU/L. Please help me as I am planning for a kid. Please help.
Thank you.
Hi,
Welcome to icliniq.com.
I read your query and can understand your concern.
ED (erectile dysfunction) can have many causes. One of them is low testosterone. Whenever the testosterone levels are low, our pituitary gland tries to stimulate testosterone production by producing more LH (luteinizing hormone). I saw your test reports (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity). Testosterone levels are just below normal, and LH levels are just above normal reference ranges.This might be due to diurnal variation. Normally, testosterone levels peak during the day at around 10 AM. This is called circadian rhythm. It is important to consider this while evaluating borderline variations.
Low testosterone can lead to reduced sperm counts. Since you are also planning for a child, do get a semen analysis after three days of sexual abstinence. Repeat testosterone and LH (luteinizing hormone) levels in the morning between 9 and 11 AM before deciding on treatment.
I hope this helps.
Please revert in case of further queries.
Thank you.
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