What Tests Are To Be Done To Detect Hormonal Imbalance Associated With PCOD?

Posted on Fri, 22 Apr 2022

Question: My Doctor suggested me the following test(as detected with PCOD and planning for pregnancy) but am not clear with exact name,Could you let me know the full name of the tests:
LH
FSH
S.PRL
S.Fru Testorene

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rakhi Tayal (13 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Details below.

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

LH - Luteinizining Hormone- Serum levels
FSH - Follicle stimulating hormone
S. PRL - Serum prolactin levels
S. Free Testosterone - Serum free testosterone levels.
It is best to get these tests done on day 3 of the cycle to detect the hormonal imbalance associated with PCOD.

I hope this answers your query. In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out. Wishing you good health.
Regards,
Dr. Rakhi Tayal

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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rakhi Tayal (23 hours later)

thank you doctor could you please explain difference between normal prolactin test and serum prolactin test , and for PCOD which one is better? And also Serum free testosterone and testosterone what is difference between two and which is one is better?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rakhi Tayal (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Details below.

Detailed Answer:

Hello.

Normal prolactin is also done after extracting serum from the blood. It is same as serum prolactin test. Free testosterone calculation is a better way to detect testosterone levels in the female body. Total testosterone is higher than free testosterone.

Hope my answer is helpful. Do accept my answer in case there are no further queries.
Regards

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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rakhi Tayal (19 hours later)

Thank you so much Doctor, One last question do I need to do those test in fasting?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rakhi Tayal (29 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Fasting is not needed.

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

Fasting is not needed for these tests. You can have a light breakfast before the tests.

Regards.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng