LH surge
A sharp rise in luteinising hormone that triggers ovulation within 24–36 hours; what ovulation tests detect.
The LH surge is the hormonal trigger for ovulation. Ovulation predictor kits detect it in urine, helping pinpoint the most fertile days.
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