8329 followers

Follow

Follow

Follow

1/4

38 saved

39

10

Labs to request if you think you have PCOS !!

I get LOTS of questions on this one...

when diagnosing PCOS, several laboratory tests can be requested to assess hormone levels, rule out other conditions, and evaluate associated health risks.... here are the common lab tests your doctor may order!!

#lemon8partner #pcos #wellness

2024/8/10 Edited to

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a prevalent hormonal disorder affecting many women, often leading to irregular periods, weight gain, and fertility issues. Understanding the right lab tests is crucial for effective diagnosis and management. Common tests include hormonal assessments like testosterone, androstenedione, DHEAS, luteinizing hormone, follicle-stimulating hormone, prolactin, thyroid-stimulating hormone, and estradiol. Additionally, metabolic evaluations such as fasting glucose, hemoglobin A1c, insulin levels, and lipid profiles are essential for assessing any potential health risks associated with PCOS. If you suspect you have PCOS, discussing these tests with your healthcare provider can provide clarity and guide the next steps for treatment. Be proactive about your health and ensure you have all the necessary information to take charge of your wellness journey.

Related posts

PCOS&BodyRecomp: Corporate girly edition 👩🏽‍💼📋💼

Hello! Long time no see! I have been away for a while to really focus on my goals, personal life etc. coming back to 1k followers is just such a blessing! I’m so happy my notes have helped others 😭🩵🩵🩵🩵 Per a request, and as a fellow corporate girly, here is a schedule similar to my own! Rathe

1688 likes

Labs to request: PCOS edition

as someone who has been diagnosed with PCOS, these are the labs I highly suggest you request from the doctor! knowledge is POWER!!! #lemon8partner #embracingvulnerability #pcos #bloodlabs #lemon8challenge

3317 likes

Critical Labs = Critical Thinking: Are You Ready?

What other labs do you think are most important? #nursetok

722 likes

What people don’t understand about PCOS, is that it’s a syndrome. Let’s define syndrome: “A syndrome is a group of signs, symptoms, or characteristics that occur together and indicate a particular medical condition, disorder, or abnormality, often without a single, clear cause but forming a rec

552 likes

It is NOT necessary to have a formal diagnosis if you’re looking to treat your PCOS Symptoms. It took several different doctors and specialists to diagnose me. Here are some labs you can request to verify if you have PCOS: Lipid CRP HDL DHEA FSH Thyroid SHBG Glucose #pcosblondie

7 likes

Labs to request: PCOS edition

as someone who has been diagnosed with PCOS, these are the labs I always recommend asking your doctor for! knowledge truly is POWER!!! #lemon8partner #RUNICA #pcos #bloodlabs #lemon8challenge

622 likes

A hand holds an orange prescription bottle of Metformin ER 500mg from Walgreens. The bottle label shows dosage instructions. An overlay reads 'I'M STARTING METFORMIN TO TREAT MY INSULIN RESISTANCE'. Three heart emojis and a Lemon8 watermark are also visible.

Metformin for PCOS & Insulin Resistance

I’m starting #metformin to treat my PCOS and insulin resistance. 👇Here’s why: - I’m coming up on a year working with my Doctor and R.D. on treating my symptoms without prescribed medication. - no amount of steps, workout or supplement is bringing down my insulin levels. - everything on m

384 likes

Reminder that the normal level of pain you should experience every day is ZERO. Now keep that in mind when I say that when I hear, “I have all of that but I don’t have PCOS” my immediate thought now is - “are you sure?” For years I would see it as an attempt to invalidate my experience - but

6 likes

A collection of five supplement bottles and one powder packet, including Ovasitol, Magnesium Glycinate, Berberine, Vitamin D3, and Omega-3, displayed on a counter. The image has a text overlay that reads '6 SUPPLEMENTS I TAKE TO MANAGE MY PCOS'.

6 SUPPLEMENTS FOR PCOS

Here are 7 (oops forgot 1, and one not pictured) supplements I take to manage my #PCOS . ❗️ Please note that all these supplements are taken under the care of my registered dietitian and medical doctor. I get labs done every three months. Please do not take my reccomendation as medical advice.

473 likes

PCOS feels overwhelming, but labs bring clarity 💡

✨ Remember: Not every lab is necessary for everyone. Always check with your healthcare provider about which ones are right for you. Here are some common and useful labs for women with PCOS ⬇️ Fasting glucose & insulin – help identify insulin resistance early 2hr glucose tolerance test

142 likes

So you think you may have PCOS…

A Guide to Navigating Potential PCOS 🫶 #pcos #insulinresistance #pcoslifestyle #pcoslife #pcossymptoms

62 likes

Thyroid labs to discuss: What to ask your provider

Save this post before you discuss thyroid labs with your provider, and visit glpbase.com for more patient-friendly guides on TSH, Free T4, T3, thyroid antibodies, symptoms, and safety questions. For educational purposes only. This is not medical advice. #thyroidbalancing #thyroid #patien

3 likes

PCOS can seem so confusing but knowing your number

Key to note: not all of these labs will be appropriate for you and it's important to discuss with your healthcare provider which labs are indicated for you. Check out these common and helpful labs for PCOS • Hemoglobin Alc - used to diagnose pre-diabetes or diabetes • 2hr OGTT or HOMA-IR

1699 likes

Haus labs dupe 🤯

I’ve been thinking about comparing these foundations Side by side since I tried the new skin silk foundation from makeup revolution because I’m so familiar with the Haus labs. I do really like the Haus labs foundation don’t get me wrong but I always look for alternatives because once upon a tim

767 likes

Managing my PCOS didn’t just help make a calorie deficit FINALLY work how it is supposed to, I finally stopped suffering from the random ways PCOS was debilitating my life! First you’ll want to find out your PCOS root causes or if you don’t have a PCOS diagnosis yet - this will help you too. If

5 likes

The image shows two supplement bottles: Geritol Liquid Dietary Supplement for energy support with B vitamins and iron, and Nature Made D3 Maximum Strength 10,000 IU for Vitamin D deficiency. A measuring cup is on the Geritol bottle. The text 'PCOS & Endometriosis' is overlaid on the image.

PCOS & Endometriosis

I have seen a lot of post with people taking multiple vitamin supplements at once for PCOS and Endometriosis. Before taking any supplements get your labs checked and consult with a physician. You do not want to experience toxicity from taking too many supplements at once. Only take what your body n

175 likes

A hand holds a Petri dish showing an Escherichia Coli culture tested against various antibiotics like bactrim, ciprofloxacin, and penicillin, demonstrating zones of inhibition. The image is overlaid with text indicating "MICROBIOLOGY LAB" notes.

Digital notes detail microbiology concepts including agar plates, bacterial morphology, binary fission, and experiments using RODAC plates and blood agar. Diagrams illustrate colony shapes and laboratory equipment.

Digital notes explain aseptic techniques, biosafety levels, and the streak plate method for isolating pure cultures. Diagrams illustrate the four-quadrant streaking process and proper handling of lab equipment.

microbiology labs

micro sucks #studywithme #microbiology #biology #notes #student

175 likes

A chocolate Labrador and a charcoal Labrador looking at the camera, with the title 'WHY LABS ARE THE WORSE DOG BREED' overlaid.

A chocolate Labrador lying in a blue swimming pool, illustrating the point 'Can't keep them out of the pool'.

A large chocolate Labrador sitting on a man's lap on a couch, demonstrating 'They think they're a lap dog- even at 120 lbs'.

Why Labs are the worst dog breed! ❌‼️

I love my babies. 💕 #labs #chocolatelab #charcoallab #blacklab #puppies

1368 likes

Cycle 25 of America’s Next Top Model 💃🏻 is making our PCOS facial hair, hair thinning/loss at the top of our heads, missing/late periods, and ovarian cysts (seen as string of pearls on ultrasound) entertainment because it’s “editorial” 🤪 💕Did you know PCOS is diagnosed using the Rotterdam criter

1 like

When my doctor told me I had PCOS, it changed my life. I reversed most of my symptoms. And then the worst thing happened. They never added it to my chart, and my doctor MOVED. Now my chart doesn’t say I have PCOS, so I understand how frustrating it is to be invalidated with a condition you

0 likes

BRUTALLY HONEST REVIEW HAUS LABS

#honestreview #makeupreview #makeuptips #hauslabs

419 likes

WIEIAD to keep my PCOS undetectable

I don’t have ANY symptoms of PCOS anymore, I don’t qualify for PCOS on labs anymore- so yeah this nutrition shit works 👀 I DO have to stay lower carb because I am genetically sensitive to carbs (which most women with PCOS are) BUT I have seriously NO symptoms

8 likes

My blood sugar was “normal.” My A1C was “fine.” But I had every symptom of insulin resistance, and it was wrecking my hair. And my life & my hormones (PCOS) and my graves/ Thyroid Eye Disease 👀 Here’s what insulin resistance does to your hair that nobody talks about: - High insulin spi

0 likes

Hoshimoto's Autoimmune Disease and "Normal" Labs

Labs are important. But they don’t always capture inflammation, immune activity, or how someone actually feels day to day. You can have numbers in range and still struggle. You can look okay and still feel worn down. And none of that makes you dramatic or difficult. If you’ve ever left an

113 likes

come with me to do a few labs at my site 🩺💊💉

#healthcare #medicine #medicalassistantstudent #labs #externship

67 likes

Why Your PCOS Treatment Isn’t Working

PCOS is not a single uniform condition. In functional and integrative medicine frameworks, it’s often described as a group of patterns that can look similar on labs and ultrasound—but have very different underlying drivers. These are commonly described as 4 PCOS phenotypes: • Insulin-Resis

2 likes

92 likes

Haus Labs Bronzer

#bronzer #haus labs #makeup

173 likes

HeyGen +Elevenlabs+ChatGPT for the win!🙌🏾🔥🤯

This workflow is repeatable and allows you to show up online even when you don’t have time for makeup and filming. Step 1: Brainstorm your idea and build your prompt in ChatGPT or Claude Step 2: Clone your voice in Elevenlabs Step 3: Create your avatar in HeyGen Step 4: Build your vide

7 likes

1ST DAY OF PCOS AWARENESS MONTH & I AM ABOUT TO BE INSUFFERABLE. 🤣 No but seriously ➡️ I can only spread PCOS awareness with YOUR help & this is the month to do it if you never have before. 🩷 Please share this so PCOS Princesses can advocate for themselves when they’re feeling gaslit

0 likes

An image showing a pink-lit gaming setup with two overlaid screens comparing OBS Studio and Streamlabs, illustrating the main reasons for switching from OBS to Streamlabs for streaming.

A pink-lit gaming setup with text highlighting that Streamlabs offers broader scene editing features, unlike OBS which requires importing overlays from external sources.

A pink-lit gaming setup with text explaining that Streamlabs allows seamless connection of stream accounts and multi-platform streaming, whereas OBS loses settings when switching accounts.

🌸 Reasons Why I Switched from OBS to Streamlabs 🌸

1. Broader/more edit scene features 2. Seamlessly connect your stream accounts and stream from them simultaneously (𝐼𝑛𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑔𝑟𝑎𝑚, 𝑇𝑤𝑖𝑡𝑡𝑒𝑟/𝑋, 𝑇𝑖𝑘𝑡𝑜𝑘, 𝐾𝑖𝑘, 𝑒𝑡𝑐) 3. Sidebar has additional features besides editing (𝑏𝑜𝑡𝑠, 𝑡𝑖𝑝𝑠, 𝑤𝑖𝑑𝑔𝑒𝑡𝑠, 𝐴𝑝𝑝 𝑠𝑡𝑜𝑟𝑒, 𝑒𝑡𝑐) Overall, Streamlabs is a FREE download and settin

156 likes

Haus Labs Hibiscus Haze Blush

#hauslabs #makeupartist #sephora #lemon8challenge #lemon8beauty

365 likes

A medical assistant's desk setup with a computer monitor displaying a spreadsheet, a retro keyboard, and a mouse. The image is overlaid with the text "My Must Have Tabs As a Medical Assistant."

A computer screen displays the Labcorp Link portal for cross-account search, showing fields for patient information and collection dates. A white Stanley cup and a small heater are on the desk.

A computer screen shows the Quest Diagnostics login page for Quantum Lab Services Manager. A white Stanley cup and a small heater are visible on the desk.

The 9 Tabs I Always Have Open As A MA 👩🏾‍⚕️🖥️

Being a Medical Assistant isn’t always about being with patients but we also do administrative work and lots of charging, so I have multiple tabs open at once! The most common tabs that I have open and their uses are: LabCorp, and Quest 🩸 ——————————— Used to retrieve lab results, order sup

1833 likes

A black Labrador Retriever sits on a dirt path next to a concrete wall, looking at the camera with its mouth slightly open. The image has text overlays that read 'why labs Are the Worst dog'.

A light brown Labrador Retriever lies on a dirt path next to several corn cobs. The image is part of a chat conversation, with a text overlay stating 'they eat your corn.'.

A chocolate Labrador Retriever eats from a metal bowl placed on a gray couch, while a yellow Labrador Retriever stands nearby, looking towards the bowl. A text overlay reads 'If they aren't eating, they're begging for food'.

Why labs aren’t good dogs!!

🍋🐾 JK! Best dogs ever. I have 5:) one of each color. Chocolate, golden, yellow-blonde, black, and another black. #lab #labradorretriever #dog #dogs #lemon8challenge #lemon8diarychallenge #summerdiary #Petlover @Lemon8 Pets

416 likes

A dark blue supplement bottle with a gold cap and two capsules is displayed. The label mentions ingredients like Nicotinamide Riboside and Resveratrol 550mg, promoting healthy cellular function, skin aging, and NAD+ levels. The background features glowing abstract patterns and text about cellular renewal and energy.

Youth kept secret the youth formula Florida labs USA 🇺🇸 nad plus

#nad plus #nad #drfarvitinolabs #antiaging

30 likes

Many people think that because I don’t push pharma, I’m “anti-labs.” Absolutely not. Labs are one of the most important things you can do yearly for prevention and to get answers if you’re dealing with symptoms. 🩸✨ The real issue is that in Western medicine, most doctors only check the basics—an

42 likes

ADHD may be more common in PMOS (formerly PCOS) women. That’s why there’s a plan for all m

ADHD may be more common in PMOS (formerly PCOS) women. That’s why there’s a plan for all my PMOS-ADHD friends in my new book ADHD and Women. Comment ⚡️PreOrder⚡️ and I’ll send you the details on how to get it and you’ll be eligible for all the bonuses I will be dropping along the way. PMOS name got

1 like

4 types of PCOS

Most women with PCOS are told their only options are the pill or Metformin — but PCOS is so much more than a reproductive issue. It’s deeply connected to your insulin, metabolism, stress, gut, and inflammation. There are 4 main types of PCOS (and most women have a mix): Insulin-resistant, Adren

595 likes

A prescription medication bottle containing tablets for hormonal management, with dosage instructions for daily intake over 90 days.

Life with PCOS: supplements I take✨

As someone trying to manage PCOS these are the supplements I take and the medication I was prescribed to help manage my hormones. ❣️Disclaimer❣️: please consult your doctor before taking any new supplements. I am not a doctor! •Spironolactone: I was prescribed this to control/ balance my hormo

334 likes

✨HAUS LABS BLUSHES✨

If you didn’t already know, Haus Labs has the best powder blush formula that I’ve ever tried. And recently they also came out with a cream formula that is heavenly. The Glassy Lip and Cheek balm gives you the glassiest looking skin. Literally as if you just applied your skin care routine, it is

97 likes

The first slide introduces the 'LAB BASICS SERIES' on 'UNDERSTANDING YOUR CBC BLOOD TEST,' featuring two blood sample tubes and Dr. Yuri Choi's name.

This slide defines a CBC as a blood test examining blood cells, providing clues about the immune system, red blood cells, platelets, infection, inflammation, and overall health.

This slide explains why doctors frequently check CBCs, listing symptoms it helps evaluate: fatigue, shortness of breath, dizziness, easy bruising, frequent infections, and inflammation.

👩🏻‍⚕️Let’s Read Your Labs: CBC (Complete Blood Count)🩸

CBC is one of the most common blood tests we check in medicine 😀 It can give clues about: • infection • anemia • inflammation • immune health • overall blood health 🌿 But ONE abnormal number alone usually doesn’t tell the whole story. YOUR symptoms, history, medications, stress, sleep

110 likes

Life changing labs 🤯🤯

Comment ‘LABS’ and our team will message you details on how to get these through us 🧩 1) Food allergy testing - IgE & IgG testing for triggers that could be making your inflammation worse 🔥 2) DUTCH hormone testing - tests for 13 different hormones and metabolites not just 2-3. Look at

9 likes

A subway sign for 'World Trade Center Station E' with directions to 'MOMENTS IN CULTURE' across Church St via passageway, indicating accessibility and other train lines.

A sign for 'MERCER LABS' with '21·DEY ENTRANCE' and an arrow pointing left, guiding visitors to the entrance of the art and technology museum.

A menu displaying 'solid wiggles COCKTAIL JELLIES' with various flavors like Margarita, Strawberry Daiquiri, and Lychee Martini. A hand holds a colorful jelly cube.

Mērcer LaBs 🧪 💫🎥

Girls just wanna have FUNDS FOR FUN lol Much needed girls night to celebrate my favorite girls bday 💖 Must visit museum very Therapeutic and such a vibe Mercer Labs World Trade Center #girlsnight #CelebrateWomen #happybirthday #ThingsToDo #girltrip @Lemon8 Travel

15 likes

#blacklabsoflemon8 #dogs #blacklab #puppy #blackdogs

24 likes

Ladies gets those labs done. I FEEL GREAT

#vitamindeficiency #vitamin #vitamins #vitaminsforwomen #womanempowerment

7 likes

We helped hundreds of women overcome PCOS, irregular periods, cysts and more

Our Wombman Wellness Tea has supported women on their wellness journeys in so many ways — from more regular cycles, conceiving naturally, lighter periods, little to no cramps, clearer skin, better digestion, balanced blood sugar support and overall womb wellness. We’ve received over 300 reviews

0 likes

Psychiatry labs you’re probably forgetting to chec

Don’t miss these autoimmune labs in psychiatry evals

3 likes

Why your labs come back “normal”

#gyno #healing #femininehealth

73 likes

See more