A Simple Blood Test That Helps Find PCOS — and Why It Can Also Explain Hair Loss

What Is PCOS?

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a common hormone problem that affects how a woman’s ovaries work. It can cause:

• Irregular or missed periods

• Acne or oily skin

• Weight gain or trouble losing weight

• Hair growing where you don’t want it (like the chin or chest)

• Thinning hair on your head

PCOS happens when your body makes more androgens (male-type hormones) than it should. These hormones can stop the ovaries from releasing eggs normally and may also lead to hair loss.

The HARMONIA Study: What Scientists Found

A large study called the HARMONIA Study, published in Fertility and Sterility (September 2025), looked at almost 1,000 women in Finland.

The goal was to see if a simple blood test could replace a more invasive ultrasound to find signs of PCOS in the ovaries.

What They Did

Doctors measured a hormone called Anti-Müllerian Hormone (AMH) in each woman’s blood.They found that women with PCOS had higher AMH levels because their ovaries had more small, immature follicles.

The Key Number

If AMH was 3.2 ng/mL or higher, the test matched ultrasound results 94% of the time!That means the blood test is a reliable, easy way to help diagnose PCOS — no internal exam required.

Why This Matters

This new test gives women a faster, more comfortable way to get answers:

• Just a blood draw — no ultrasound needed in many cases

• More accessible for women who can’t easily get specialized care

• Helps with early treatment to manage symptoms like hair loss, acne, or weight changes

PCOS and Hair Loss

One of the hardest symptoms of PCOS is hair thinning or shedding, especially along the top or crown of the head.

This happens when extra androgens (like testosterone and DHT) make hair follicles smaller and weaker. Over time, hair grows back thinner and shorter.

Other things that can make it worse include:

• Stress and inflammation

• Insulin resistance (when your body struggles with blood sugar)

• Not treating the hormone imbalance early

How Juanderful Aesthetics Can Help

At Juanderful Aesthetics, we treat both the cause and the effect of PCOS-related hair loss.

Step 1: Find the Cause

We can guide you through personalized hormone testing, including:

• AMH, testosterone, DHEA-S, and SHBG levels

• Scalp exams to check follicle health

• Nutrition and wellness review

Step 2: Strengthen and Restore

Our Juanderful treatments may include:

• Juanderful Hair Serum with growth-boosting peptides

• PRP or exosome therapy to reactivate dormant follicles

• Laser or light therapy to reduce scalp inflammation

• Medical weight loss and insulin-balancing programs to support hormone health

Step 3: Long-Term Support

• Regular scalp care using the Juanderful 4-Step Hair System

• Progress tracking and follow-ups

• Lifestyle coaching to protect your results

Why Early Testing Is Important

When PCOS is found early and treated properly, it can:

• Keep hair stronger and fuller

• Improve your skin and menstrual cycles

• Balance hormones naturally

• Boost your overall confidence and well-being

Visit Juanderful Aesthetics:

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Suite 112

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At Juanderful Aesthetics, we combine science and self-care to help you look and feel your best.

✨ Stay Youthful. Stay Juanderful. ✨

Reference: Piltonen TT, et al. “Prospective validation of anti-Müllerian hormone cutoff to determine polycystic ovarian morphology: HARMONIA study.” Fertility and Sterility. 2025;124(3):543–552.

This blog is for educational purposes only and should not replace medical care or personalized treatment advice.