Check in at our clinic for your selected appointment date and time. One of our clinicians will take you through a few basic checks, before taking a blood sample from a vein in your arm. The whole process shouldn't take more than 15 minutes.

Afterwards, we'll bring you out to our waiting area, and you are welcome to enjoy a tea or coffee before going about your day. We will send your sample for analysis.

If you have a regular menstrual cycle, aim to complete your test between day 1-5 (with day 1 being the first day of your period). If your cycle is irregular or you don't have periods, take the test anytime.

To get accurate results for cortisol, the sample should be collected at 9am.

Drinking water is encouraged. Staying well hydrated helps make the blood collection easier. On the day of your appointment, wear a loose-fitting top so your arm is easily accessible.

After booking, you will receive a pre-appointment questionnaire via email - please complete it before attending your appointment.

Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH) & Luteinising Hormone (LH): Key reproductive hormones; imbalances can affect ovulation and indicate PCOS.

Free Androgen Index (FAI) & Testosterone (total): Measures androgen levels; elevated levels are a hallmark of PCOS and can affect hair, skin, and menstrual cycles.

Oestradiol & Progesterone: Important for regulating menstrual cycles; imbalances can disrupt ovulation and fertility.

Prolactin: High levels can interfere with ovulation and hormonal balance.

Sex Hormone Binding Globulin (SHBG): Controls the availability of sex hormones; low levels can contribute to excess androgens.

Anti-Mullerian Hormone (AMH): Indicates ovarian reserve and follicle count; often elevated in PCOS.

Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH), Thyroxine (T4, free direct), Triiodothyronine (T3, free): Thyroid hormones that influence cycles, metabolism, and overall hormone balance.

HbA1c: Reflects long-term blood sugar levels; insulin resistance is common in PCOS.

HDL, LDL, HDL Cholesterol Ratio, Total Cholesterol, Triglycerides: Lipid markers; PCOS can increase cardiovascular risk.

Cortisol (if collected at 9am): Stress hormone; imbalances can affect metabolism, weight, and hormonal health.

You should receive your results for this test within 7 working days.

You will receive an email with a link to view your full results and report via the web portal, or you can access them in the Forth App.

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A GMC registered doctor will first assess your results and write a full report.

As an additional step, one of our consultants will look at your results before they are released to you in case there are any additional recommendations such as ultrasound or further imaging.