PCOD Profile
Understanding PCOD Profile
What is PCOD Profile?
What does PCOD Profile measure?
Contains 16 testsFollicle Stimulating Hormone
A Follicle Stimulating Hormone test measures the level of FSH in your body. FSH is produced and subsequently released into the blood by the pituitary gland. Its production is controlled by a feedback mechanism involving gonadotropin-releasing hormone situated in the hypothalamus in the brain. The released FSH travels through your blood and then attaches to receptors in the ovaries and testes and exerts its functional effects on the reproductive organs, such as sexual development, puberty and maturation. FSH levels vary throughout the menstrual cycle in response to estradiol and progesterone. Any disruption or issue in this feedback mechanism can prevent normal function of the testicles or ovaries. Thus determining its level provides crucial information regarding your health.
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Luteinising Hormone
The Luteinising Hormone test determines the level of luteinizing hormone that promotes the functioning of the gonads i.e,. testes in men and ovaries in women. LH is produced by the pituitary gland, a pea-sized gland situated at the base of the brain. The production and release of LH are controlled by a system known as the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal axis. A hormone called gonadotropin-releasing hormone is released from the hypothalamus of the brain and binds on the cell receptors in the anterior pituitary gland, which in turn prompts the synthesis and release of luteinizing hormone. LH then travels across the blood and attaches to its target cells in the testes in men and ovaries in women, to facilitate optimal sexual and reproductive activities.
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LH FSH Ratio
An LH FSH Ratio test helps assess the reproductive health in men and women by comparing the levels of FSH and LH in your blood. The production of FSH and LH is controlled by a feedback mechanism involving gonadotropin-releasing hormone situated in the hypothalamus in the brain. The gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH), stimulates your pituitary gland to release follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) as well as luteinizing hormone (LH). The released FSH and LH are transported to the reproductive organs through your blood where they bind to receptors in the testes or ovaries in males and females respectively. This is how FSH, along with LH, controls the reproductive function in both men and women.
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Lipid Profile
A Lipid Profile assesses the level of specific fat molecules called lipids in the blood and helps determine the risk of heart ailments. This test determines the amount of different types of lipids, including total cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, very-low-density lipoprotein (VLDL) cholesterol, high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol, and triglycerides. Lipids play a pivotal role in the functioning of the body. They are crucial components of the cell membranes and hormones, provide cushioning, and are a storehouse of energy. Any alterations in the lipid levels may lead to potential heart ailments, making their monitoring crucial.
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This further contains
- Cholesterol - LDL
- Triglycerides
- Cholesterol - Total
- Cholesterol - HDL
- Very Low Density Lipoprotein
- Total Cholesterol/HDL Cholesterol Ratio
- LDL/HDL Ratio
- Non HDL Cholesterol
Dehydroepiandrosterone Sulphate
A Dehydroepiandrosterone Sulphate test measures the levels of dehydroepiandrosterone sulphate (DHEAS) in the blood. DHEAS is a steroid hormone that is present in both males and females. It is primarily produced by the adrenal glands, with smaller amounts being produced by ovaries in females and testicles in males.
DHEAS plays a role in developing male secondary sexual characteristics at puberty. It can be converted by the body into more potent androgens, such as testosterone and androstenedione. Also, it can be converted into the female hormone estrogen.
Dehydroepiandrosterone Sulphate test helps diagnose and differentiate certain endocrine disorders, contributing to a comprehensive understanding of hormonal balance in the body.
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