A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a female patient's luteinizing hormone (LH)test.In interpreting the results of this test, the nurse should keep in mind that LH level varies in accordance with the menstrual cycle and menopausal status of a woman, with the highest levels occurring during which of the following phases?
A)Follicular
B)Ovulatory
C)Luteal
D)Postmenopausal

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LH levels peak during the ovulatory phase of the menstrual cycle, which occurs around day 14 in a normal 28-day cycle. During this phase, the pituitary gland releases a surge of LH, which triggers ovulation. LH levels are low during the early follicular phase and rise gradually as ovulation approaches. In the luteal phase, LH levels decrease again. In postmenopausal women, LH levels are generally elevated due to decreased estrogen feedback.

A Nurse Is Reviewing the Laboratory Results of a Female