Many people with PCOS have insulin resistance, which means their cells don't respond effectively to insulin, leading to elevated insulin levels in the blood.
This insulin resistance can exacerbate the hormonal imbalances in PCOS by increasing the production of androgens by the ovaries.
Elevated insulin levels stimulate the ovaries to produce more androgens, contributing to symptoms such as hirsutism (excess hair growth) and irregular menstrual cycles.
Red flag symptoms for the Ultimate PCOS Blood Test
Even if your blood tests are normal, you should see a doctor if you have any of the symptoms below because they may be a sign of serious underlying illness.
- Unexplained weight loss.
- Drenching sweats during the night.
- Persistent fevers.
- Progressively severe symptoms of any kind.
Your Results and Health Dashboard
The results of your Ultimate PCOS Blood Test will be emailed to you as a secured PDF file, ready for your GP and will also be uploaded to our Health Dashboard area of the website. It’s a unique and powerful tool, powered by our in-house clinical analysis research, to match your biomarkers across test panels and symptoms, as well as provide clinical commentary on all individual biomarkers you tested for.
The health dashboard will also provide "panel level" commentary - a birds eye view of the biomarkers that were tested. This feature allows you to view your test results and clinical commentary, and compare them to previous results, giving you a clear understanding of how your health is progressing.
By using the Health Dashboard, you can identify changes in your biomarkers and make necessary adjustments to your lifestyle. This added value is immense, as it empowers you to monitor your health and make informed decisions about your well-being.
It's free and is available with all of our tests.