Hormonal imbalance
Hormonal imbalance in PCOS/PMOS, explained
The hormones behind PCOS symptoms, and the tests that show them.
From ₹1,490 · sample collected at home
- Qualified gynaecologists
- At-home sample collection
- Reports usually in 24 hours*
- One coordinated plan
'Hormonal imbalance' gets used for everything from irregular periods to mood swings - but it's really a clue worth decoding. The useful question is which hormones are involved, and what's shaping them. In women, PCOS/PMOS, PCOD and thyroid changes are among the most common reasons.
Tvarvi replaces the vague label with a clear picture: the right tests, an explanation you can understand, and a plan that addresses the cause rather than chasing symptoms one by one.
The essentials
What 'hormonal imbalance' can cover
Symptoms like irregular cycles, acne, unwanted hair, mood changes, fatigue and weight shifts can all trace back to hormones - but the specific pattern differs, and testing is what reveals it.
Common causes in women
PCOS and PCOD (raised androgens, insulin resistance), thyroid changes, and stress-related disruption. Identifying the cause is what makes treatment work.
How it's treated
Once tests show which hormones are involved, your gynaecologist addresses the driver - insulin, androgens, thyroid - with lifestyle and, where needed, medication, then tracks the response.
How Tvarvi helps
Name the imbalance
We test the relevant hormones so 'imbalance' becomes a specific, treatable picture.
Address the driver
Your plan targets the driver - insulin, androgens or thyroid - so several symptoms can improve together.
One coordinated plan
Cycle, skin, mood and metabolism are connected; we care for them as one system.
What's included
- A gynaecologist consultation, as part of the PCOS Assessment (₹1,490)
- A hormone and thyroid panel chosen for your symptoms
- At-home sample collection
- A plan addressing the underlying cause
- Follow-up to confirm hormones are settling
PCOS Assessment
₹1,490
A gynaecologist consult and the tests your symptoms need, collected at home.
Common questions
What causes hormonal imbalance in women?
Most often PCOS or PCOD, thyroid conditions, and stress- or weight-related disruption. Tests identify which hormones are affected so treatment targets the real cause.
How is hormonal imbalance diagnosed?
Through your symptoms plus a blood panel measuring the relevant hormones - androgens, thyroid, and markers of insulin resistance, chosen for your case.
Can hormonal imbalance be treated naturally?
Lifestyle changes - nutrition, movement, sleep and stress management - help many hormonal concerns, especially insulin-driven ones. Where that isn't enough, medication targets the specific hormone. Your gynaecologist advises what fits.
Is hormonal imbalance the same as PCOS?
No. PCOS is one common cause of hormonal imbalance, but thyroid and other issues can cause similar symptoms. Testing tells them apart.
How long until my hormones settle?
It depends on the cause. Thyroid correction can help within weeks; PCOS-related imbalance often improves over a few months of consistent care.
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