What is luteinizing hormone deficiency?
Luteinizing hormone (LH) is a hormone produced by the anterior pituitary gland. In women a rise in LH trigger ovulation; in men LH (also called interstitial cell-stimulating hormone) it stimulates production of testosterone. Hormone replacement therapy is gender specific.
How do members experience luteinizing hormone deficiency?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with luteinizing hormone deficiency*
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Top treatments taken by people for luteinizing hormone deficiency*
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Who has luteinizing hormone deficiency on PatientsLikeMe?
Age
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 2 | |
| 30s | 1 | |
| 40s | 1 | |
| 50s | 4 | |
| 60s | 3 | |
| 70+ | 2 |
Distribution of sex
Sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 8 | |
| Female | 4 |
Talk to people with luteinizing hormone deficiency
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members say they have this condition