How Can You Diagnose PCOS?

Tests, Symptoms & When to Get Help (from a Doctor or a Nutritionist)

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) can feel confusing and frustrating. You might experience irregular periods, unexplained weight gain, or stubborn acne — and wonder, “Is this PCOS?”

The truth is: PCOS is a complex hormonal condition, and diagnosing it requires a blend of symptom-checking, lab tests, and the right guidance.

Let’s break it down.

🔍 Common Symptoms of PCOS You Shouldn’t Ignore:

• Irregular or missed periods

• Acne (especially jawline/chin)

• Weight gain (particularly around the belly)

• Hair thinning or hair fall

• Excess facial/body hair

• Mood swings or anxiety

• Fatigue or low energy

• Difficulty conceiving

• Bloating or digestion issues

  
  

If you have 2 or more of these consistently, it’s worth getting evaluated.

🧪 Key Tests to Diagnose PCOS

Your doctor may recommend a combination of:

1. Blood Tests:

To check hormone levels such as:

• LH & FSH (ovulation hormones)

• Testosterone / Androgens (often elevated in PCOS)

• Insulin / Fasting Glucose (for insulin resistance)

• Thyroid profile (to rule out hypothyroidism)

• Prolactin (to rule out other conditions)

• AMH (Anti-Mullerian Hormone) – can be high in PCOS

  
  

2. Pelvic Ultrasound:

To check if there are multiple follicles (small cysts) in your ovaries.Note: You don’t need cysts to be diagnosed with PCOS. You can still have it based on symptoms + bloodwork.

👩‍⚕️ When Should You See a Doctor?

👉 If your cycles are longer than 35 days consistently👉 If you’ve missed 3+ periods in a year👉 If you’ve been trying to conceive for 6 months or more👉 If you're gaining weight despite eating well👉 If acne or facial hair suddenly worsens

A gynecologist or endocrinologist can help confirm the diagnosis with the right medical tests.

🥗 How Can a Nutritionist Help with PCOS?

Once diagnosed, PCOS can’t just be “fixed” with pills. The real healing happens with consistent lifestyle and nutrition changes. That’s where a PCOS-focused nutritionist comes in.

Here’s how I help my clients:

✅ Balance blood sugar with the right meal timing

✅ Reduce inflammation through food

✅ Improve ovulation with seed cycling and nutrients

✅ Heal the gut and liver (where hormones are processed)

✅ Address acne, bloating, mood swings with functional foods

✅ Restore periods naturally — with no crash diets

✨ You Don’t Need to Do This Alone

If you’ve been struggling with unexplained symptoms and feel unheard — let’s talk.

I offer a 21-Day PCOS Healing Plan with:

• Easy Indian meals

• Hormone-balancing tips

• Grocery lists

• Support on WhatsApp

• Step-by-step healing, at your pace 🌿

📩 Ready to begin? DM me on Instagram or message me on WhatsApp.

You don’t need to wait for your body to get worse. Let’s start healing now 💛