What Is PCOS?
6. Diagnosis
There is no single type of test to diagnose PCOS. Instead, a physician may arrive at a PCOS diagnosis in several ways. Importantly, the diagnosis of this condition requires excluding all other diseases that can result in menstrual dysfunction (irregular menses) and excess androgen levels. To achieve this, your physician may order a series of blood tests, including those that measure hormone levels (i.e. testosterone levels, FSH, thyroid-related hormones), cholesterol levels, triglycerides, and glucose tolerance.
With the help of an ultrasound, your specialist may also check the appearance of the ovaries and the endometrium of the uterus. A pelvic exam may also be necessary to check for other abnormalities.
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