What is a normal LH level during ovulation?

The main takeaway: There is a wide range of what’s considered “normal” for urinary LH. One large study showed that the median LH on the day before ovulation was about 44.6 mIU/mL, but that LH could be as high as 101, or as low as 6.5. Yep — some women had an LH of 6.5 the day before ovulation!

Can you ovulate the same day as your LH surge?

The LH surge indicates ovulation will occur at some point within the next twelve to forty-eight hours (on average). The window is large because it is different for everyone. Some people ovulate the same day as the LH surge and some ovulate two days after the surge.

How long after a LH surge do you ovulate?

On average, women ovulate 24 hours after the onset of the LH surge. But this number varies considerably from woman to woman. In fact, this variability is so significant that for some women, LH tests might not be the best way to estimate peak fertility. A 2018 paper called into question the practice of using LH tests to predict peak fertility.

When is the best time to take an ovulation test?

Each test has a control color line that signifies whether or not the ovulation test is working correctly. This control line provides a baseline by which to interpret the test line results. How Often and When Should I Take an Ovulation Test? The best times to test are between 11 am and 3 pm and 5 pm and 10 pm.

Does a LH surge drop before or after ovulation?

A positive result indicates the presence of a high amount of LH, or your LH surge. The amount of LH in your body will begin to decrease after ovulation, so you’ll only get a positive result during that crucial fertile period.

What are considered normal luteinizing hormone levels?

Men: 1.42 to 15.4 IU/L