Your doctor will want to know about all the signs and symptoms you’ve noticed. This is an important step to help figure out whether you have PCOS, and to rule out other conditions that cause similar symptoms.
Your doctor may diagnose PCOS if you have at least two of these symptoms:
- Irregular periods
- Higher levels of androgen (male hormones) shown in blood tests or through symptoms like acne, male-pattern balding, or extra hair growth on your face, chin, or body
- Cysts in your ovaries as shown in an ultrasound exam