PCOS can be diagnosed by healthcare providers (HCPs) based on symptoms, a pelvic exam or transvaginal ultrasound to look for abnormalities, or through blood tests.
PCOS can be diagnosed when a person has at least two of three telltale signs: Abnormal blood test results Irregular periods “Ring of pearls” (ovaries with increased cysts and volume)
Clues from blood work that a HCP can use to determine if a person has PCOS can be: High androgen levels Signs of metabolic issues such as excessive insulin in blood and high fasting cholesterol, triglyceride or blood glucose levels