A fuller picture of your hormones
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Polycystic ovary syndrome shows up differently for everyone, which can make it hard to understand what your body is doing. This panel takes a broad, supportive look at the hormones and markers often involved, including testosterone and the free androgen index, luteinising and follicle stimulating hormones, prolactin and oestradiol, to help build a clearer picture of what may be going on.
Because PCOS can affect metabolism as well as hormones, we include a cholesterol profile, and check TSH and free T4 to rule thyroid changes in or out. Your sample is a single venous draw taken in our private Leigh-on-Sea clinic and analysed by an accredited UK laboratory, with results in a doctor’s report.
No single blood test diagnoses PCOS. It is one part of a picture that also includes your symptoms and, sometimes, a scan. What these results offer is clarity and a sense of direction: a clear, jargon-free report you can bring to your GP to guide any next steps, without alarm and without assumptions.
Preparation: No fasting is essential, though avoiding a heavy, fatty meal beforehand gives the most reliable cholesterol readings. If you are still having periods, note where you are in your cycle for your report, and avoid biotin supplements for two days before your draw.
Inside this panel
14 biomarkers in 4 areas
Worth considering if
- Irregular or absent periods
- Excess hair growth on the face or body
- Acne or oily skin
- Thinning hair on the scalp
- Weight changes or difficulty losing weight
- Difficulty conceiving
- Low mood
Who this test suits
- Women with irregular periods or signs of PCOS
- Those exploring difficulty conceiving
- Anyone wanting to understand hormone and metabolic markers together
- Women seeking clarity to bring to their GP
- Pituitary & reproductive hormones4 markers
- Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH)
- Luteinising Hormone (LH)
- Oestradiol
- Prolactin
- Androgens3 markers
- Testosterone
- Free Androgen Index
- Sex Hormone Binding Globulin (SHBG)
- Thyroid function2 markers
- Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH)
- Free T4 (Thyroxine)
- Cholesterol & lipids5 markers
- Total Cholesterol
- HDL Cholesterol
- LDL Cholesterol
- Non-HDL Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
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Book your time
Choose a slot that suits you. Appointments only, so the clinic is yours.
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A gentle draw
Demi takes your venous sample in minutes, in a calm private room.
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Doctor-reviewed report
Your results arrive within 5–7 working days, explained marker by marker.
About this test
Not on its own. PCOS is diagnosed from a combination of symptoms, hormone results and sometimes a scan. This panel gives a clear, detailed picture of the relevant markers to discuss with your GP.
PCOS is linked with how the body manages sugar and fats, so a cholesterol profile adds useful context alongside the hormone results, for a fuller view of your overall health.
Most reports are returned within 5–7 working days of your sample reaching the laboratory, reviewed and explained by a doctor.
