Luteinizing Hormone

LH (Luteinizing Hormone)

What Affects the Test

Results of the luteinizing hormone test may be affected by:

• The use of certain hormones, including those containing estrogen or progesterone (such as birth control pills).
• The use of medicines, such as clomiphene, spironolactone, naloxone, digoxin, and those given for seizures (anticonvulsants).
• Obesity.
• Hyperthyroidism.
• Liver disease.
• Diagnostic imaging procedures, such as a thyroid scan or bone scan, that use a radioactive substance (tracer) and were performed within 7 days prior to LH testing.

Go to previous section	Go to top of page	Go to next section
Author:	Maria G. Essig, MS, ELS Carrie Henley	Last Updated: August 7, 2007
Medical Review:	Patrice Burgess, MD - Family Medicine Kirtly Jones, MD - Obstetrics and Gynecology Andrew Swan, MD, CCFP, FCFP - Family Medicine
© 1995-2008 Healthwise, Incorporated. Healthwise, Healthwise for every health decision, and the Healthwise logo are trademarks of Healthwise, Incorporated.This information does not replace the advice of a doctor. Healthwise disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means that you agree to the Terms of Use. How this information was developed to help you make better health decisions.