acne and irregular cycles

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS): A common endocrine disorder in women of reproductive age, characterized by irregular periods, excess androgen levels (causing acne), and polycystic ovaries. Late-Onset Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia: A genetic condition affecting the adrenal glands, leading to overproduction of androgens, which mimics PCOS symptoms like acne and irregular cycles. Thyroid Dysfunction: An underactive or overactive thyroid gland can disrupt the hypothalamic-pituitary-ovarian axis, leading to menstrual irregularities and skin changes. Hyperprolactinaemia: Elevated prolactin levels can suppress gonadotropin-releasing hormone, causing irregular or absent periods and occasionally contributing to hormonal acne.

Female hormone panel — Measures LH, FSH, oestradiol, testosterone, and prolactin to identify PCOS or other endocrine causes of irregular cycles. Thyroid function panel — Excludes thyroid disorders which frequently cause menstrual cycle irregularities and skin changes. GP consultation — Provides a comprehensive clinical history, physical assessment, and personalized diagnostic plan with a British-trained GP.

Sudden, severe worsening of acne accompanied by rapid hair loss or deepening of the voice (signs of virilisation). Complete absence of periods (amenorrhoea) for more than 3 to 6 consecutive months. Severe, sudden-onset pelvic pain. Abnormally heavy or prolonged menstrual bleeding causing dizziness or extreme fatigue.

No. It's a triage tool that suggests possible causes and the tests that would help narrow them down. Every real diagnosis and prescription at Aafiyah is made by a British-trained GP after a proper consultation.

Yes. Your symptom text is used to fetch triage information and stored anonymously as a shareable page. No personal or medical details (name, ID, contact) are attached.

If you describe red-flag symptoms — chest pain, stroke signs, severe breathing difficulty, heavy bleeding, anaphylaxis or suicidal thoughts — the result page shows an urgent-care banner. Call 999 or go to the nearest emergency department immediately.

It's trained on public clinical patterns and is useful for common symptom clusters. It is not perfect and it does not replace a doctor — treat it as a well-read friend, not a physician.

Yes — every result page has a WhatsApp button pre-filled with your symptom summary and the suggested tests, so our reception can book you in with the right prep in place.