PCOS Transformation Baseline
PCOS is a surprisingly common condition believed to affect approx 10% of reproductive-aged women, with up to 70% of affected women remaining undiagnosed. This comprehensive panel checks for hormonal imbalance, thyroid dysfunction and insulin resistance which can provide further insights into women who may be suffering from PCOS.
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Hormone imbalances are often evident with PCOS, and may be associated with irregular menstrual cycles, infertility, lack of ovulation, and hyperandrogenism (resulting from high levels of testosterone).
Polycystic ovaries are often a feature of hypothyroidism (an underactive thyroid), and similarly thyroid disorders are more common in women with PCOS.
Insulin resistance is a common feature of women with PCOS. High levels of insulin can lead to increased testosterone production, as well as metabolic issues such as weight gain, increased risk of diabetes and cardiovascular risk.
An excess of testosterone produced by the ovaries is typically the main source of elevated androgens seen with PCOS, however 20-30% of women with PCOS have an excess of androgens that originates from the adrenal glands. This adrenal androgen excess can be detected by measuring DHEA-S levels - a mildly elevated DHEA-S level is common in women with PCOS.
Approximately 70% of women with PCOS have dyslipidemia, which can be caused by high levels of triglycerides and low levels of high-density lipoprotein HDL (good cholesterol). As women with PCOS are at greater risk of metabolic syndrome and diabetes a fasting lipid profile should be obtained to assess for cardiovascular risk.
Women with PCOS have an increased risk for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) irrespective of body weight. Certain liver enzymes can be a sensitive indicator of liver cell injury which can allow us to flag further investigation into the the presence of NAFLD.
Test instructions
Download and print your pathology form from your i-screen dashboard.
Take test 7 days before predicted date of menstruation (if known). If menstrual cycle is 28 days, test on day 21 (where day 1 is the first day of bleeding).
Fast from all food and drink (other than water) for at least 8 hours, and no more than 12 hours prior to your test.
Take your form to one of our affiliated collection centres to have your sample taken.
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