Verity - sharing the truth about PCOS

PCOS affects women in different ways, so not all women will have all the related PCOS symptoms. Some women may have only mild symptoms, while others may have a wider range of more severe symptoms.

PCOS is usually diagnosed using a combination of an ultrasound scan to check for polycystic ovaries and blood tests to detect hormonal abnormalities. Your doctor should also check your blood pressure level and, if you are overweight, your blood sugar level. Once a diagnosis has been made, your doctor may refer you to a specialist – usually a gynaecologist (a doctor specialising in caring for a woman’s reproductive system) or an endocrinologist (a doctor specialising in the hormonal system).