PCOS / PCOD self-check Answer 9 quick questions about your cycle, skin, hair and weight to see whether your symptoms match a PCOS pattern, and what to do next. Free and private, by Dt. Alka Pal, Clinical Dietitian.
Also check your BMI and body fat
1 How regular are your periods? Regular, every 21 to 35 days Sometimes late or irregular Often more than 35 days apart (fewer than 8 periods a year) Very irregular or missed for months Not applicable (pregnant, on hormonal pills or after menopause)
2 Do you have extra hair on the face, chin, chest or stomach? No A little Yes, I need to remove it regularly
3 Do you get acne that continued after your teenage years? No Sometimes Often, especially on the jaw or chin
4 Is your scalp hair thinning, especially at the front or top? No A little Yes, clearly
5 Do you gain weight easily, especially around the belly, and find it hard to lose? No Somewhat Yes
6 Do you have dark, velvety skin patches on the neck, underarms or groin? No Yes
7 Do you often get sugar cravings or feel very tired after meals? Rarely Sometimes Often
8 Does your mother or sister have PCOS, or does diabetes run in your family? No Not sure Yes
9 Has a doctor already diagnosed you with PCOS or PCOD? No Yes
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This is a screening check, not a diagnosis. Only a doctor can diagnose PCOS, using your cycle history, blood tests and sometimes an ultrasound.