PCOS in Indian Women: The Complete Hormone Test Panel You Actually Need

PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome) is one of the most common — and most underdiagnosed — hormonal conditions in Indian women. A targeted hormone panel can give you (and your gynaecologist) a clear picture instead of a generic "you have PCOS, take birth control pills" response.

Symptoms That Warrant Testing

• Irregular or missed periods
• Acne along the jawline and back
• Hair growth on chin, upper lip or chest
• Hair thinning on the scalp
• Stubborn weight gain, especially around the abdomen
• Dark velvety patches on the neck (acanthosis nigricans)
• Difficulty conceiving

The Complete PCOS Hormone Panel

• LH, FSH and LH:FSH ratio — classically raised in PCOS
• Total Testosterone + Free Testosterone
• DHEAS — adrenal androgens
• SHBG (Sex Hormone Binding Globulin)
• Prolactin — rules out other causes
• TSH, free T3, free T4 — thyroid often co-exists
• AMH (Anti-Müllerian Hormone) — high in PCOS, also predicts fertility
• Fasting Insulin + Glucose + HOMA-IR
• HbA1c
• Lipid Profile + Vitamin D

When in the Cycle to Test

• Reproductive hormones (LH, FSH, prolactin) — Day 2–5 of the cycle
• AMH and androgens — any day
• If periods are absent for months, test any day

What the Results Mean

PCOS is diagnosed using the Rotterdam criteria — 2 of 3:

• Irregular ovulation

• Clinical or biochemical signs of high androgens

• Polycystic ovaries on ultrasound (see our Radiology services)

Beyond Pills — What Actually Helps

• 5–10% weight loss reverses many PCOS markers
• Strength training improves insulin sensitivity
• A lower-glycemic-load diet
• Treating Vitamin D deficiency
• Metformin or inositol under medical supervision

Book a PCOS hormone panel in Gurugram at Aarvak Diagnostics with home sample collection and discreet reporting.