What Is Polycystic Ovary Syndrome?
4. Diagnosis of PCOS
If you experience any of the symptoms of PCOS, or you have been unsuccessful in your attempts to get pregnant, it is important to make an appointment with your doctor. Diagnosis involves a pelvic exam, blood tests and ultrasound.
The pelvic exam can reveal growths on your ovaries, and an ultrasound can verify the presence of cysts. A blood test is used to detect high levels of androgen. Three primary indicators of PCOS are irregular periods, high androgen levels and cysts on the ovaries. If you have two out of three of these, a diagnosis of polycystic ovary syndrome is made.
