{"id":8680,"date":"2019-01-23T09:50:42","date_gmt":"2019-01-23T09:50:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hatsoffemail.com\/hodemo\/conquer-pcos\/?page_id=8680"},"modified":"2020-06-29T17:36:01","modified_gmt":"2020-06-29T12:06:01","slug":"pcos-diagnosis","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.gynaecworld.com\/pcos\/all-about-pcos\/overview\/pcos-diagnosis\/","title":{"rendered":"Diagnosis"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row padding_top=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column][rev_slider_vc alias=&#8221;overview-diagnosis&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row padding_top=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;3\/4&#8243; el_class=&#8221;overview-main-big-col&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;symp-main-content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"custom-title\">PCOS Diagnosis<\/h2>\n<p>There\u2019s no specific test to definitively diagnose and pinpoint polycystic ovary syndrome. The doctor follows an elimination or exclusion strategy for the right PCOS diagnosis. This means your doctor will thoroughly examine you first to rule out the causes that could possibly lead to the occurrence of the symptoms. During this process, your doctor will ask you specifics to understand your medical history, including your menstrual periods, weight changes, and other symptoms. Your doctor may also recommend certain tests and procedures.[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;9658&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;symp-main-content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h1>Criteria for an accurate Polycystic ovarian syndrome diagnosis<\/h1>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;ovarian-text&#8221;]The right Polycystic ovarian syndrome diagnosis can be made when at least two out of three of the following criteria are met:[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;symp-main-content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3>The ovaries are \u2018polycystic\u2019:<\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;higher-risk-content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>12 or more follicles are visible on one ovary, or<\/li>\n<li>the size of one or both ovaries is increased<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>High levels of \u2018male\u2019 hormones (androgens, testosterone) in the blood (hyperandrogenism): Symptoms indicative of excess androgen secretion manifest as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Hirsutism or excess facial or body hair growth<\/li>\n<li>Hair loss on the scalp-typical of male pattern baldness<\/li>\n<li>acne \u2013 uncontrolled acne<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;symp-main-content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3>Menstrual Dysfunction with following symptoms<\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;higher-risk-content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Missing periods<\/li>\n<li>menstrual irregularity or irregular\/delayed periods<\/li>\n<li>lack of ovulation (cessation of egg release)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;ovarian-text&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3>PCOS Diagnosis and treatment<\/h3>\n<p>Below are some of the tests that your doctor will perform or order to do the right Polycystic ovarian syndrome diagnosis and treatment[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;9659&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;ovarian-text&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3>Physical exam:<\/h3>\n<p>During your physical exam, your doctor will note several key pieces of information, including your height, weight and blood pressure[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;ovarian-text&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3>Pelvic exam:<\/h3>\n<p>During a pelvic exam, your doctor visually and manually examines your reproductive organs to observe for any abnormal structures or growths.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;ovarian-text&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3>Blood Tests<\/h3>\n<p>Your doctor may order the following blood tests to diagnose various complications that are associated with PCOS.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Testosterone: High levels of this male hormone can hinder ovulation, cause baldness and develop other masculine features<\/li>\n<li>Prolactin, which plays a role in controlling the menstrual cycle<\/li>\n<li>Cholesterol and triglycerides, which can co-exist at high levels<\/li>\n<li>Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) to check for an overactive or underactive thyroid.<\/li>\n<li>Adrenal gland hormones, such as DHEA\u2013S or 17-hydroxyprogesterone. An adrenal problem can cause symptoms much like PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome).<\/li>\n<li>Glucose tolerance and insulin levels, which are predictive of insulin resistance and the likelihood of developing diabetes\n<ul>\n<li>Diabetes: If you have PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome), your doctor will calculate your chances of developing diabetes based on your family history, lifestyle, and presence of any other chronic disorders. Later, a thorough judgment will be made based on regular blood tests to check for any red flags.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Heart disease: Regular checking of cholesterol levels, blood pressure, and evaluating these values with reference to each other to rule out possibilities of any cardiovascular risks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;ovarian-text&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3>Ultrasound:<\/h3>\n<p>An ultrasound is an imaging technique that scans your ovaries and produces clear images of the same on the screen, which can enable the doctor to see for the presence of any abnormalities or unusual appearances. This test is very useful for the right PCOS diagnosis and treatment because it shows the exact appearance of the ovaries and thickness of the lining of the uterus. An ultrasound of the uterus, ovaries, and the pelvis can be carried out to identify the presence of any ovarian cysts or enlargements.<\/p>\n<p>During the test, you lie on a bed or examining table while a wand-like device (transducer) is placed in your vagina (transvaginal ultrasound). The transducer emits inaudible sound waves that hit the object of reference and produce an image of the object on the screen. Alternatively, a pelvic transabdominal ultrasound may also be performed by a doctor. This is done by producing images of the lower abdomen. It\u2019s only performed in women who have been sexually active; otherwise, in other cases, an abdominal scan is sufficient.[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;9660&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_widget_sidebar sidebar_id=&#8221;sidebar-1&#8243; el_class=&#8221;over-sidebar&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row padding_top=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column][rev_slider_vc alias=&#8221;overview-diagnosis&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row padding_top=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;3\/4&#8243; el_class=&#8221;overview-main-big-col&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;symp-main-content&#8221;] PCOS Diagnosis There\u2019s no specific test to definitively diagnose and pinpoint polycystic ovary syndrome. The doctor follows an elimination or exclusion strategy for the right PCOS diagnosis. This means your doctor will thoroughly examine you first to rule out the causes that could possibly lead to the occurrence of the symptoms. During this [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":8589,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"page-templates\/full-width.php","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-8680","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v14.6.1 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>PCOS Diagnosis | PCOS Diagnosis And Treatment<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Polycystic ovarian syndrome diagnosis (PCOS ) and treatment, PCOS is a condition in which the level of the hormone estrogen is out of balance. 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