5-a-Dihydrotestosterone (5a DHT), in Kolkata

Fasting and dietary instructions:

No fasting required. Eat and drink normally before the appointment. Stay well hydrated , drink 2 to 3 glasses of water before the draw. Avoid alcohol and vigorous exercise for 12 hours before collection.

Medication guidance:

For reproductive hormone tests (LH, FSH, oestradiol), collect on day 2 to 5 of your menstrual cycle as specified by your doctor. Hormonal contraceptives significantly affect LH, FSH, and oestradiol , inform your doctor if you use any.

What to bring:

Carry your doctor's test order, a government-issued photo ID, and your OPD insurance card. If you have had this test before, bring previous reports , your doctor can compare results over time.

Timing:

Book the earliest available morning slot. For fasting tests, an overnight fast followed by a morning draw represents the optimal balance between adequate fasting duration and test accuracy.

Single standalone test:

5-a-Dihydrotestosterone (5a DHT). Can be ordered individually or as part of a preventive health package on GetVisit.

When does a doctor order 5-a-Dihydrotestosterone (5a DHT)?

Your doctor may order 5-a-Dihydrotestosterone (5a DHT) based on symptoms you reported, abnormal findings on examination, or as part of a structured annual health check. The specific indication depends on your age, gender, medical history, and current symptoms.

Who should get 5-a-Dihydrotestosterone (5a DHT) done in Kolkata?

PCOS is increasingly prevalent among young working women in Kolkata's IT and services sector , particularly in Salt Lake Sector V, New Town's business parks, and the EM Bypass corridor. Irregular cycles and unexplained weight gain in this demographic frequently go untested for years. 5-a-Dihydrotestosterone (5a DHT) is often ordered as part of an androgen or hormone panel. Doctors request it when patients have unexplained hair loss, excessive hair growth, acne, prostate symptoms, or abnormal puberty. Adults above 30 in Kolkata benefit from periodic health screening that includes 5-a-Dihydrotestosterone (5a DHT) as part of a broader preventive panel. Residents of Behala, Gariahat, and across the city with chronic conditions, those on long-term medication, and individuals with a relevant family history should test at the frequency their specialist recommends.

What conditions can 5-a-Dihydrotestosterone (5a DHT) help diagnose?

The conditions diagnosable through 5-a-Dihydrotestosterone (5a DHT) depend on the specific markers the test measures. Results either confirm a suspected diagnosis, support a clinical suspicion requiring further investigation, or effectively exclude the condition the test was screening for.

What do 5-a-Dihydrotestosterone (5a DHT) results mean?

LH and FSH levels in women vary by cycle phase. Elevated FSH (above 10 IU/L on day 3) with low AMH suggests reduced ovarian reserve. Elevated LH:FSH ratio (above 2:1) with irregular cycles: PCOS. Elevated prolactin: causes range from stress and medication to pituitary adenoma , requires repeat fasting testing before clinical action. Low testosterone in men: hypogonadism , further investigation with LH, FSH, and prolactin needed.

How often should 5-a-Dihydrotestosterone (5a DHT) be repeated?

For preventive screening with a normal baseline: annually for most adults above 35. For monitoring a known condition: at the interval your specialist recommends , typically every 3 to 6 months for active conditions and annually for stable, well-controlled ones.

What happens after 5-a-Dihydrotestosterone (5a DHT) results are ready?

Book a follow-up consultation after reviewing your results. GetVisit stores your reports alongside your previous test history, so your doctor sees your full health trend , not just today's snapshot. This longitudinal context significantly improves the clinical value of each repeat test.