PCOS - Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Blood Test

Understanding the PCOS Blood Test Our advanced Polycystic Ovary Syndrome blood test will check your blood for signs that you have PCOS, looking at your hormone levels, thyroid function, and cholesterol levels. This test is ideal... Read more

Understanding the PCOS Blood Test

Our advanced Polycystic Ovary Syndrome blood test will check your blood for signs that you have PCOS, looking at your hormone levels, thyroid function, and cholesterol levels.

This test is ideal for anybody who thinks they may have Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, or is experiencing symptoms such as irregular or absent periods, unexplained weight gain, facial hair growth or trouble conceiving.

What is the PCOS Blood Test?

The PCOS blood test is an essential diagnostic tool used to identify polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). This condition often leads to hormonal imbalances that can affect women's health. During the test, healthcare professionals assess hormone levels, including androgens and insulin. Understanding these levels is crucial because it helps in determining if PCOS is the underlying cause of numerous symptoms, such as irregular periods and weight gain. Therefore, the test not only aids in diagnosis but also guides further treatment options.

Why is the PCOS Blood Test Important?

The importance of the PCOS blood test cannot be overstated. It provides valuable insights into hormone levels, which is significant for women struggling with symptoms. By identifying elevated androgen levels, this test clarifies whether they may be linked to PCOS. Additionally, it may reveal insulin resistance, a common issue in women with the syndrome. Thus, knowing these factors allows healthcare providers to create a targeted treatment plan, addressing both hormonal and metabolic issues effectively.

How to Prepare for Your PCOS Blood Test

Preparing for a PCOS blood test involves a few simple steps that can ensure accurate results. For instance, it’s often recommended to schedule the test in the morning for consistent hormone readings. Moreover, fasting before the test can help in evaluating insulin levels more precisely. proper preparation can lead to more reliable data, enhancing your healthcare experience. Feel free to call us if you need in depth information.

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Our Polycystic Ovary Syndrome blood test checks your hormone levels to identify whether you are suffering from Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, sometimes know as PCOS. Polycystic Ovary Syndrome is a condition that affects the ovaries and leads to cysts developing on them which can affect your fertility levels, periods, weight gain and skin condition.

Symptoms typically include irregular or absent periods, facial hair growth, unexplained weight gain, poor skin condition and acne, and difficulty getting pregnant.
PCOS is a common condition in females in the UK affecting roughly 7% of women.

Our advanced PCOS blood test will check your levels of hormones including Testosterone, Luteinising Hormone and Follicular Stimulating Hormone to check for hormonal imbalances than can indicate Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.

It will also check your cholesterol levels and your thyroid hormones for a well-rounded check on your health, as PCOS can affect your risk of high cholesterol and thyroid dysfunction.

Important Information

You are required to fast 8-12 hours before your test. Please arrange to take your sample in the morning, between days 2 and 5 of your period. It can be taken at any time if you are not having periods.

Do not take biotin supplements for 2 days prior to this test. If you are taking prescribed biotin you should discuss this with your doctor. HRT and the contraceptive pill can affect the results of this test, taking the test during a break from these will give more accurate results.

You must be over 18 years old to use this test.

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