Riaz Hadia, Bibi Fatima, Gul Erum, Pathan Soobia, Memon Marvi, Chaudhry Shama, Baloch Laiba Bhurgari, Sana Maryum, Kulsoom Ome
Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Ziauddin University, Karachi, PAK.
Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Liaquat Institute of Medical and Health Sciences, Jamshoro, PAK.
Cureus. 2025 May 11;17(5):e83932. doi: 10.7759/cureus.83932. eCollection 2025 May.
Background The reproductive system and the ovulation process depend heavily on the function of the luteinizing hormone (LH). The effect of irregular LH concentrations will impact how follicles mature, affect the release of oocytes, and impact the overall fertility outcomes. This study used clinical data to determine how LH levels affect the effectiveness of intrauterine insemination (IUI) to improve the assessment of fertility treatments. Methods Eighty women aged 25-40 years were enrolled in this observational study during their IUI treatment from February to August 2024. Serum testing tracked LH levels from baseline until the middle of the menstrual cycle for all the participants. We tracked essential data points, such as endometrial thickness, follicular dimensions, and the timing for the ovulation trigger. The study evaluated clinical pregnancy outcomes while investigating potential correlations between LH levels and follicle maturity, as well as the effect of LH measurements on improving the IUI timing. The research used t-tests and Pearson's correlation for statistical analysis. Results Women who experienced mid-cycle LH peaks within the recommended range achieved a clinical pregnancy rate of 23 (29.1%), which outperformed both low and high LH level groups (p=0.02). The results demonstrated that a timely LH surge positively correlated with mature follicle formation (r=0.36, p=0.008). Women who either failed to produce an LH surge or had early LH surges experienced decreased chances of successful conception. Conclusion The success rate of IUI depends heavily on the LH levels of patients. Clinical results for IUI patients can be improved by monitoring and optimizing LH timing for a better fertility response.
背景 生殖系统和排卵过程在很大程度上依赖于促黄体生成素(LH)的功能。LH浓度异常的影响将影响卵泡的成熟方式,影响卵母细胞的释放,并影响整体生育结果。本研究使用临床数据来确定LH水平如何影响宫内人工授精(IUI)的有效性,以改善对生育治疗的评估。方法 2024年2月至8月,80名年龄在25 - 40岁的女性在接受IUI治疗期间参与了这项观察性研究。对所有参与者进行血清检测,追踪从基线到月经周期中期的LH水平。我们追踪了重要数据点,如子宫内膜厚度、卵泡大小和排卵触发时间。该研究评估了临床妊娠结局,同时调查了LH水平与卵泡成熟之间的潜在相关性,以及LH测量对改善IUI时机的影响。该研究使用t检验和Pearson相关性进行统计分析。结果 在推荐范围内出现周期中期LH峰值的女性临床妊娠率为23例(29.1%),优于LH水平低和高的组(p = 0.02)。结果表明,适时的LH激增与成熟卵泡形成呈正相关(r = 0.36,p = 0.008)。未能出现LH激增或LH激增过早的女性成功受孕的机会降低。结论 IUI的成功率在很大程度上取决于患者的LH水平。通过监测和优化LH时机以获得更好的生育反应,可以提高IUI患者的临床结果。