What causes low luteinizing hormone levels in children?
Disease description:
A few days ago, I took my daughter to the hospital for a checkup and found that her luteinizing hormone (LH) level was below the normal range. Could you please explain what might cause low luteinizing hormone levels in children?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Zhou Xiaofeng
Low luteinizing hormone (LH) levels in children may be caused by various factors:
1. Delayed development: During childhood, the secretion of gonadal hormones gradually changes with growth and development. If a child has not yet entered puberty, LH levels may be low, which is a normal physiological phenomenon.
2. Endocrine disorders: Abnormalities in the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal axis may lead to reduced LH secretion. This could be related to pituitary dysfunction, hypothalamic lesions, or genetic endocrine diseases.
3. Malnutrition: Severe nutritional deficiency or an unbalanced diet may affect hormone secretion in children, including LH.
4. Medication effects: Certain medications, such as hormonal drugs, may interfere with normal hormone secretion, leading to decreased LH levels.
If parents notice that their child has low LH levels, they should seek timely medical evaluation.
