How can I check if I have PCOS
To determine if you have PCOS, you may have to undergo a variety of tests. A single test is not able to determine whether or not you have PCOS. In the majority of cases, doctors use the Rotterdam criteria to diagnose PCOS. As per this criteria, there have to be two or three conditions present out of the following in order to check for PCOS : a heightened level of male hormones called androgens (hyperandrogenism) ovulatory dysfunction (irregular or infrequent periods) and polycystic ovaries (cysts in the ovaries) An individual with high levels of androgen can be identified by normal physical examination. High levels of androgen are reported in individuals who have excess hair growth on their faces, chins, and bodies (hirsutism), baldness, and acne. If you experience irregular or absent periods, you may begin to suspect you have PCOS. Menstruation normally lasts about 28 days, with a cycle that usually lasts between 21 and 35 days. It is also perfectly normal for these cycles to fluc