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Which tests to check for pcos

2019-03-05 18:55:47
Which blood tests to opt for testing for pcos. Which hormones to be tested to understand reason for excessive hair fall and scalp flaking
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Blood test alone is not diagnostic of pcos.

Answered2019-03-06 01:51:28

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A lot depends on your symptoms....however you will have to LH...FSH... sr testosterone...DHEA...DHEAS... INSULIN FASTING AND PP Scalp flaking I'd due to excess oil secretion

Answered2019-03-06 01:29:11

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