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Medical Conditions - Luteinizing Hormone

Luteinizing hormone (LH) is a hormone produced by the anterior pituitary gland. In women, the rise in this hormone helps in ovulation, which is the process when the ovary releases an egg. In men, it stimulates the Leydig cell to produce testosterone.

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My follicles are growing, but no LH surge. Should I worry?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. No one likes to hear this, especially women, but your weight may be a contributing factor.

Can high prolactin with regular periods affects ovulation?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. High prolactin levels with galactorrhea (milky nipple discharge other than normal breast feeding) can often cause delayed ovulation and irregular menses.

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Kindly suggest appropriate tests and treatment for my symptoms.

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. This is probably PCOS/PMOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome/polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome) as you mentioned. Your history is consistent with it.

Do PCOS/PMOS and SUFE have some underlying cause?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Certainly, there is a possibility of underlying hormonal abnormalities. Scarred kidney is due to infection, that should be left apart.

My period is late by a day. Why did not I get my periods?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concerns. I request you to provide following information: Dates of the last three or four menstrual cycles.

Can I do anything to increase my penis size?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read and understood your problem. You have not mentioned whether your 4 inches size is on erection or in flaccid state.

Can varicocele cause infertility?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You have insignificant varicocele and that will not affect fertility. Your testicle size is normal. Testosterone level is low normal. Penis size of more than 3.

Can taking prenatal vitamins mess up my hormones?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. First of all be calm. After the age of 35, it is harder to conceive, but it is quite possible, and you may or may not need a little help.

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Can high LH cause erectile dysfunction?

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.

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