CE, US FDA / FSC Approval LH Ovulation Predicting Test Midstream at Home

Description

LH is one of the hormones produced by the pituitary gland. Ordinarily, it’s secreted at very low levels throughout your menstrual cycle. But once a developing egg follicle reaches a certain size — usually around the midpoint of your cycle — LH secretion surges to really high levels. This hormone surge is what triggers ovulation about 24 to 36 hours later.

Ovulation is the release of a mature egg from the ovary. It signals the beginning of your fertile period. After the egg is released, the empty follicle on the ovary is converted to a structure known as the corpus luteum. It then begins to secrete progesterone. Progesterone is a hormone needed to support a potential pregnancy.

If pregnancy doesn’t occur, the corpus luteum shrivels up, stopping the secretion of progesterone, and triggering the start of a menstrual period.