Dihydrotestosterone (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:

Bring your doctor's prescription or test requisition, a valid photo ID, and your corporate health insurance card if using cashless OPD. Wear short sleeves or clothing with sleeves that roll up easily.

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:

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

When does a doctor order Dihydrotestosterone (DHT)?

Your doctor may order Dihydrotestosterone (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 Dihydrotestosterone (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. Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) is often ordered as part of an androgen or hormone panel when a person has hair loss, excess facial or body hair, acne, early puberty, low libido, or signs of prostate enlargement. It helps detect androgen excess, enzyme defects like 5-alpha reductase deficiency, or hormone-secreting tumors and is used to monitor treatments that lower DHT. Adults above 30 in Kolkata benefit from periodic health screening that includes Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) as part of a broader preventive panel. Residents of EM Bypass, Park Street, 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 Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) help diagnose?

The conditions diagnosable through Dihydrotestosterone (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 Dihydrotestosterone (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 Dihydrotestosterone (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 Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) results are ready?

Your GetVisit digital report is delivered to your phone as soon as results are authorised. Share it directly with your doctor via the app, or book a consultation with a GetVisit-verified specialist on the same platform. Critical values outside a safe range are flagged by the laboratory for urgent clinical review.