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LH (Male)

Hormone Unit: mIU/mL

Stimulates testosterone production

Also known as: Luteinizing Hormone,LH

Reference Ranges

Clinical Reference 1.7 – 8.6 mIU/mL
Optimal Range 2.0 – 7.0 mIU/mL

Adult male

Related Conditions

Primary Hypogonadism High
Hypogonadotropic Hypogonadism Low

Food & Lifestyle Recommendations

🏃 Exercise Moderate resistance training; avoid chronic overtraining Supports endogenous LH
😴 Sleep Prioritize 7-9 hrs of sleep; LH pulses during sleep Sleep drives LH
🧘 Stress Manage stress — chronic elevation may indicate testicular issue Workup essential

Evidence-Backed Supplements

When Low

Questions to Ask Your Doctor

  • Combined with low T, does this confirm primary hypogonadism? Diagnostic pattern
  • Should we get an MRI to evaluate the pituitary? Central cause evaluation

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