Blood tests for PCOS #34
What blood tests are important for PCOS?
Hello everyone,
I want to welcome a few new subscribers this week. Welcome to The PCOS Newsletter👋🏼 . My mission with this newsletter is to help you know yourself better and get closer to a healthier version of yourself. I answer one question about PCOS every week, so if you have curiosities about PCOS, please feel free to submit it here.
This week, we discuss an important topic:
What blood tests are important for PCOS?
I have divided this into three different types of blood tests:
Routine blood tests I repeat every 6-12 months to help me keep in touch with my body and measure if the changes I am making are working
Investigatory blood tests help understand what is driving PCOS. These are used to diagnose, investigate or rule out other conditions.
One-off tests that can be life-changing but they cost more
I recommend doing the Investigatory and One-off tests with a healthcare provider to help you understand the results.
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Routine Blood tests
These tests help you keep track of the most important blood markers. It can also help you measure progress when making changes.
Investigatory Blood Tests
These tests will help you understand what is driving your PCOS.
One-off tests
Please make sure you request and discuss your blood test results with your GP or doctor to better understand what they meant to you.
I hope you enjoyed this newsletter.
See you next Sunday,
Francesca
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Disclaimer: We are all unique in our ways, so this information is for educational purposes only. In my communications, I summarise research data and bring my experience. This shouldn’t be viewed as medical advice at any point. Please further consult your healthcare provider about your health needs.