PCOS appointment prep
A gynaecologist will ask you a specific set of questions, and most of them are hard to answer on the spot. Work through them here and take the answers with you. This page cannot tell you whether you have PCOS — nothing that is not a doctor with a blood test and a scan can.
Why this is not a risk score
PCOS is diagnosed by the Rotterdam criteria — at least two of three findings, after other causes are excluded: irregular or absent ovulation, signs of high androgens, and polycystic ovaries on ultrasound. Only the first can be answered from a form. The other two need blood tests and a scan, so no questionnaire can reach the standard, and one that graded your answers anyway would be implying a judgement it has no way to make.
Understanding PCOS
Learn more about PCOS symptoms, diagnosis, and management strategies.
Common Symptoms
- Irregular or absent periods
- Excess hair growth (hirsutism)
- Acne and oily skin
- Weight gain or difficulty losing weight
- Hair thinning or male-pattern baldness
- Dark skin patches
Diagnosis Criteria
- Irregular ovulation or anovulation
- Clinical or biochemical signs of hyperandrogenism
- Polycystic ovaries on ultrasound
- Exclusion of other conditions
- Blood tests for hormones
- Glucose tolerance testing
Management Options
- Lifestyle modifications (diet, exercise)
- Hormonal contraceptives
- Metformin for insulin resistance
- Fertility treatments if needed
- Anti-androgen medications
- Regular monitoring and follow-up