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Is fasting required for a PCOD test?
Is fasting required for a PCOD test?
Is fasting required for a PCOD test?
No, fasting is required.
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Related Questions
Can you have PCOS with normal hormone levels?
Yes
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What tests are performed to confirm that one has PCOS?
Pelvic exam, hormonal tests and ultrasound can confirm polycystic ovarian syndrome.
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Which test is best for a PCOS diagnosis?
Blood tests can measure hormone levels, LH and prolactin. This testing can exclude possible causes of menstrual problems or androgen excess that mimic PCOS.
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What is PCOS/PCOD?
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a condition in which the ovaries produce an abnormal amount of androgens, male sex hormones that are usually present in women in small amounts.
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Is there testosterone in females?
Yes, females produce very low amount of testosterone.
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TESTOSTERONE (TOTAL)
Serum Testosterone Test, Total Testosterone, Bioavailable Testosterone
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