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Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Pathway
Visit your healthcare provider
Get your tests
Review your test results
Review your treatment, management, and prevention options
Talk with your healthcare provider about a referral
Start your treatment and watch your symptoms
Keep taking care of yourself
It is important to know what your test results are and what they mean. Take time to discuss your results with your healthcare provider.
Medical terms can be hard to understand. Ask your healthcare provider for explanations and examples to make sure you fully understand.
You may be able to see your results and health information using secure online tools:
You can be diagnosed as having PCOS when you have at least 2 of these 3 things:
You do not need all 3 of these criteria to diagnose PCOS.
Download or print the full patient pathway (PDF) and summary (one-page PDF) to learn more about how to manage and treat PCOS.Patient Pathway Summary
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