PCOS
PCOS care with a private GP in London
Basuto Medical Centre offers private GP assessment and long-term management of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) in Fulham, London. Appointments last 30 minutes and cost £160, with PCOS blood tests arranged where clinically appropriate for an additional fee.
Dr Nora Al-Saraf leads the women’s health service at 29 Basuto Road, SW6 4BJ, 3 minutes’ walk from Parsons Green.
ASSESSMENT
30 min – £160
GP-led assessment
APPROACH
Long-term
Management, not a one-off
Exceptional private GP care, with continuity since 1990
At a glance
Key details before you book
Assessment
30 minutes with a GP – history, examination where indicated, and a plan.
Cost
£160 per consultation, including any written prescription and referral letters.
Blood tests
Blood panels arranged where clinically appropriate, at an additional fee.
Approach
PCOS is managed over time, with continuity from a named GP who understands your history.
Referrals
Where input would be beneficial to you, we can refer to specialists.
Booking
No registration, no catchment area, and your NHS GP is unaffected.
About PCOS
PCOS shows up differently in different women
Polycystic ovary syndrome can affect periods, skin, hair growth, weight, fertility, mood and energy, often in different combinations. Because it can look different from one woman to another, it helps to have time to talk through the whole picture rather than focusing on one symptom alone.
Some patients come because they suspect PCOS and want a clear assessment. Others already have a diagnosis but want it explained properly, with support around treatment, blood tests, fertility or long-term health. At Basuto, PCOS care is led by a named GP who can stay involved from the first appointment through to results and follow-up.
For a condition that can change over many years, continuity matters. It means your GP can understand the pattern over time and adjust your care as your needs change.
Assessment
How PCOS is assessed and diagnosed
PCOS is usually assessed through a combination of symptoms, blood tests and, sometimes, a pelvic ultrasound. There is no single test that gives the whole answer.
Your GP will ask about your cycle, skin, hair growth or thinning, weight changes, fertility plans, mood, energy and any tests you have had before. The aim is to understand the pattern clearly, because PCOS can look very different from one woman to another.
The assessment also checks for other conditions that can behave in a similar way, including thyroid problems and other hormone changes. If an ultrasound would be useful, your GP can refer you for imaging and go through the report with you afterwards.
You leave knowing what is being checked, why it matters, and what the next step will be once the results are back.
Blood tests
PCOS blood tests, arranged and explained
PCOS blood tests can usually be arranged at the practice when clinically appropriate. They carry an additional fee, and your GP will explain what is recommended before anything is arranged.
- Testosterone and SHBG – androgen levels and how much is biologically active.
- LH and FSH – the pituitary hormones that drive the cycle.
- Thyroid function – to exclude a common mimic.
- Glucose, HbA1c and lipids – because PCOS raises long-term metabolic risk.
Not everyone needs every test. Your GP will choose what is relevant for you, and results are reviewed with you clearly in follow-up, including what they mean for treatment, fertility and long-term health.
Treatment
PCOS treatment built around the symptoms that matter to you
There is no single treatment for PCOS. Care depends on your symptoms, your priorities, and what your results show. It may also change over time, for example if your focus shifts from cycle control or skin symptoms to fertility, weight, or long-term health.
- Lifestyle and weight support – often first-line, with GP-led follow-up.
- Hormonal contraception to regulate cycles and help skin and hair symptoms.
- Medication for acne or excess hair growth.
- Metformin, where insulin resistance is part of the picture.
- Fertility assessment and onward referral – we can start the work-up, arrange baseline tests and refer you to a fertility specialist when that is the right next step.
Because PCOS can also affect long-term metabolic health, your GP will also keep an eye on markers such as weight, blood pressure, glucose and cholesterol over time.
Long term
A long-term condition needs a doctor who stays
PCOS is usually managed over time, because symptoms and priorities can change. Weight, stress, age, skin symptoms, cycle control, fertility and long-term health can all become more or less important at different stages.
Some patients use Access membership to make regular review more affordable, especially if they expect to need several appointments over the year. Others prefer to book one appointment at a time. Both options work.
The important thing is that review happens with context. Your GP can look back at your symptoms, results, prescriptions and previous decisions, so each appointment builds on what has already been discussed rather than repeating the same conversation from the beginning.
Who books
Who we see for PCOS
We see women at different stages of PCOS care: younger patients with irregular cycles, acne or excess hair growth who want to understand whether PCOS may be part of the picture; women in their twenties looking for a diagnosis to be taken seriously; and women in their thirties and forties thinking about fertility, weight, metabolic health or how symptoms have changed over time.
Some patients come for a second opinion on a diagnosis made years ago. Others have never had the condition explained in a way that helped them make decisions. There is no catchment area and no registration requirement: patients come from Fulham, Parsons Green, Chelsea, Putney, Hammersmith and Battersea, and follow-up can often happen by video where clinically appropriate.
Pricing
What PCOS care costs
PCOS consultation
£160
30 minutes, including any prescription and referral letters.
A typical pathway includes an initial assessment, targeted blood tests, and a follow-up appointment to go through the results and agree a plan. After that, reviews are arranged when they are useful for your treatment. If you expect to need ongoing review, Memberships may make regular appointments more cost-effective.
Your doctor
PCOS care led by Dr Nora Al-Saraf
Dr Nora Al-Saraf
MB BS MRCGP – Lead GP and owner
Special interests span women’s health and nutrition – a useful combination for a condition where hormones and metabolism meet. Female GP available on request.
The practice is CQC registered, established in 1990, and rated 4.9 stars on Doctify across 345 verified reviews.
Common Questions
PCOS FAQs
Can a private GP diagnose PCOS?
Yes. PCOS is usually diagnosed from your symptoms and blood tests, sometimes with a pelvic ultrasound arranged by referral. Your GP takes the history, organises the right tests, explains the results and confirms or excludes the diagnosis.
What blood tests are done for PCOS?
Typical blood tests may include testosterone and SHBG, LH and FSH, thyroid function, and glucose or HbA1c. These help assess androgen levels, cycle hormones, similar causes of symptoms, and metabolic health.
Not everyone needs every test. Your GP will recommend what is clinically relevant for you, and any costs are explained before tests are arranged.
How much does a private PCOS assessment cost?
£160 for a 30-minute consultation, including any prescription and referral letters. Blood tests carry separate fees, explained before they are arranged. There are no compulsory packages.
Do I need an ultrasound to diagnose PCOS?
Not always. PCOS can often be assessed through symptoms and blood tests. If imaging is clinically indicated, your GP can refer you for a pelvic ultrasound and review the report with you afterwards.
Can you help with PCOS and fertility?
Yes, where appropriate. Your GP can assess symptoms, arrange relevant blood tests, review cycle patterns, and support general health before conception. If fertility specialist input is needed, we can refer you and provide a clear medical summary.
Is PCOS treatment included in the appointment fee?
The £160 consultation fee includes the appointment, any prescription issued during it, and referral letters where needed. Medication and blood tests are charged separately.
I was diagnosed years ago – is a review worth it?
Often, yes. PCOS care may have changed since you were first diagnosed, and your priorities may have changed too. A review can look at whether your current treatment still fits, check metabolic health, and update the plan around what matters now.
Do I need to be registered with the practice?
No. You can book directly, there is no catchment area, and booking privately does not affect your NHS GP registration. Many patients use Basuto for PCOS continuity alongside their NHS care.
Find us
Visit us in Parsons Green
Basuto Medical Centre is at 29 Basuto Road, London SW6 4BJ – three minutes’ walk from Parsons Green and five minutes from Parsons Green station on the District line. Open Monday to Friday, 9am-6pm.
Book a PCOS appointment and get 30 minutes with a GP who will look at the whole picture, test what needs testing, and stay with you for the long run.
Booking
Book a PCOS appointment
Book a PCOS appointment and get 30 minutes with a GP who will look at the whole picture, test what needs testing, and stay with you for the long run.
Medically reviewed by Dr Nora Al-Saraf, MB BS MRCGP, GMC 6149057 · 23 July 2026