PCOS/PCOD Profile
Polycystic ovarian syndrome or Polycystic ovarian Disease Profile Blood is a test that assesses the functions and levels of various hormones in your body. Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) occurs in 5-10% of women between the ages of 15 - 44 who are in their reproductive stage. Most women find out about their PCOS in their 20s and 30s when they have trouble conceiving. Complications and abnormalities in androgens, estrogens, and gonadotrophins are at the origin of this syndrome. It may be associated with infertility early in life and hyperandrogenism. But sometimes it results in serious problems like ovarian cancer, Coronary artery disease, mellitus, and diabetes. It is therefore critical to process the PCOS as soon as possible. What are the various symptoms associated with PCOS? The symptoms vary with the severity of the syndrome. Women may have menstrual problems or face problems, conceiving, or both, depending on the severity. Here are some of the symptoms of PCOS: Irregular, infrequent, heavy, or no periods at all Difficulty getting pregnant due to improper ovulation of ovarian eggs Multiple cysts formation in the ovaries. Thinning or loss of hair (Alopecia) Excess hair growth on the face, chest, buttocks, or back (Hirsutism) Oily skin or acne on the face and body Development of darkened skin patches (Acanthosis Nigricans) Weight gain Depression Anxiety Mood Changes Sleep disorder Erectile dysfunction in men What happens during a PCOD/PCOS Profile Tests? During a PCOD/PCOS Profile Tests, a lab technician will collect blood from a vein, typically from the…