What is a PCOS Hormone Levels Chart?
Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is an endocrine disorder commonly affecting reproductive-aged women that is characterized by a variety of symptoms. PCOS symptoms include the likes of excessive androgen (male hormones) levels, excess hair growth, irregular menstrual periods, and the formation of small cysts on the ovaries due to the pituitary gland becoming overactive. Patients with polycystic ovaries have an increased risk of having high blood pressure and insulin resistance, too.
A PCOS Hormone Levels Chart is a valuable tool used by healthcare practitioners in the diagnosis, assessment, monitoring, and management of PCOS. The chart provides information on measurements of key hormones typically associated with PCOS, such as the following:
- Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)
- Luteinizing hormone (LH)
- Testosterone
- Estrogen
- Anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH)
- Sex hormone-binding globulin (SHBG)
- Dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate (DHEA-S)
- Other hormones tested to diagnose PCOS like thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH)and androstenedione.
Since there isn't a standard PCOS Hormone Levels Chart, you may notice that the hormones included in charts may vary. Generally, said resources provide information on those in the list above. On our take of the chart, you can expect a list of the hormones related to PCOS and their normal ranges, ranges expected in a patient with PCOS, and sections for patient details and interpretation.










