PCOS weight loss resistance is common — and it’s rarely about willpower. This blog explains the most important tests for PCOS weight loss including fasting insulin, OGTT with insulin, full thyroid panel, androgen markers, SHBG, inflammation markers, liver function, cholesterol, ferritin, vitamin D and progesterone. Learn what to check when nothing is working so you can stop guessing and start making progress.

Hormone testing can feel expensive and overwhelming — especially when you don’t know what to prioritise or when to test. This blog breaks down affordable hormone testing strategies including which markers to test first, timing for accurate results, how to use Medicare-covered pathology, when private testing is worth it, and how HTMA can provide powerful insights into thyroid, adrenal and metabolic patterns without blowing your budget.