Free Androgen Index, in Surat

Managing medication:

For reproductive hormones (LH, FSH, oestradiol), collect on day 2 to 5 of your cycle unless told otherwise, and mention any hormonal contraceptive, which affects these values.

Fasting instructions:

Fasting is not necessary for this test. Drinking water freely beforehand actually makes sample collection easier.

Timing:

Choose a morning slot for the most consistent results. Same-day home collection is offered throughout Surat, Pal and Adajan included.

What to bring along:

Keep your prescription and ID handy, along with your OPD insurance details if applicable. Wear sleeves that roll up easily.

Single standalone test:

Free Androgen Index. Can be ordered individually or as part of a preventive health package on GetVisit.

When does a doctor order Free Androgen Index?

Free Androgen Index is often ordered as part of an endocrine or reproductive hormone panel when patients have symptoms like excess hair, acne, irregular periods, infertility, low libido, or unexplained virilization. It helps diagnose conditions such as polycystic ovary syndrome, adrenal or ovarian androgen-secreting tumors, and androgen deficiency.

Who should get Free Androgen Index done in Surat?

PCOS and hormonal imbalance are rising among Surat's young women, with high sugar and refined-carbohydrate intake from the traditional Gujarati diet, common across Adajan, Vesu, and Athwa, acting as a significant dietary driver. Hormone testing benefits women with irregular cycles, suspected PCOS, or fertility concerns, and men with low energy, low libido, or reduced muscle mass. In Surat, high occupational stress and irregular sleep among professionals in Udhna, Ring Road, and similar areas are recognised contributors to hormonal imbalance.

What conditions can Free Androgen Index help diagnose?

Abnormal results can come from obesity, insulin resistance, liver disease, thyroid problems, or certain medications, and family history of hormonal disorders may make testing more important.

What do Free Androgen Index results mean?

Higher or positive results: A high androgen index means your body has relatively elevated male hormones (androgens) compared with estrogens. Lower or negative results: Polycystic ovary syndrome is usually characterized by elevated androgens (hyperandrogenism), which cause symptoms like hirsutism, acne, and hair thinning. Your doctor reads the value against the reference range on your report and your symptoms, and may repeat a borderline result to confirm it.

How often should Free Androgen Index be repeated?

Frequency depends on the clinical question. For a fertility or PCOS work-up, tests are often timed to specific cycle days and repeated over one or two cycles. For patients on hormone therapy, monitoring follows the specialist's schedule, typically every few months until stable.

What happens after Free Androgen Index results are ready?

You will be notified the moment results are ready, usually the same day for routine tests. Open the report in the GetVisit app to see each value beside its reference range, share it with your doctor in a tap, or book a specialist consultation to talk it through.