PCOS Check

Comprehensive hormone assessment to diagnose and understand PCOS, which involves multiple hormonal imbalances.

Testosterone (Total)

Often elevated in PCOS, contributing to symptoms like excess hair growth and acne.

Testosterone (Free)

The active form, often elevated in PCOS and more indicative of hormonal imbalance.

Sex Hormone Binding Globulin (SHBG)

Often low in PCOS, allowing more free testosterone to circulate.

DHEA-S

An adrenal hormone often elevated in PCOS, contributing to androgen excess.

Androstenedione

A precursor hormone often elevated in PCOS.

Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH)

Used in ratio with LH to help diagnose PCOS.

Luteinizing Hormone (LH)

Often elevated in PCOS, with an LH:FSH ratio > 2:1 being characteristic.

Progesterone

Often low in PCOS due to irregular or absent ovulation.

Oestradiol (E2)

May be normal or elevated in PCOS.

Prolactin

Checked to rule out other causes of irregular periods.

Insulin (Fasting)

Often elevated in PCOS, indicating insulin resistance.

Glucose (Fasting)

Assessed for insulin resistance and diabetes risk in PCOS.

HbA1c

Long-term blood sugar marker, important for assessing diabetes risk in PCOS.

Lipid Panel

PCOS is associated with dyslipidemia, so cholesterol and triglycerides are assessed.