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 inside of your elbow or from the back of your hand. The test will take only a few minutes. The technician:

• Cleans your skin with an antiseptic wipe
• Places an elastic band, or tourniquet, around your upper arm to help the vein swell with blood
• Inserts a needle in your vein and collect a blood sample in one or more vials
• Removes the elastic band
• Covers the area with a bandage to stop any bleeding
• Place a barcode on your blood sample vial and send them to a lab for analysis

A blood test can be slightly uncomfortable. When the needle punctures your skin, you might feel a prick or pinching sensation. Some people also feel faint or light-headed when they see blood. Afterward, you may have minor bruising, but it will clear up within a few days.

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