| Criteria | What is it? |
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| Anovulation | Irregular or absent ovulation |
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| Hyperandrogenism | High levels of "androgens," or male hormones like testosterone |
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| Polycystic Ovaries | "Polycystic" is a misnomer, as it actually refers to follicles that present around the ovaries. These usually-harmless sacs of fluid contain immature eggs that were unable to ovulate |
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| Criteria | Associated symptoms |
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| Anovulation | Irregular periods |
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| Hyperandrogenism | Acne, hair loss, hirsutism |
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| Polycystic Ovaries | Usually none; unlike a traditional ovarian cycst, PCOS follicles should not be painful |
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| Criteria | Tests |
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| Anovulation | Tracking periods and / or ovulation tests |
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| Hyperandrogenism | Clinical presentation or labs to test free androgen index (FAI), free testosterone, or anti-mullerian hormone (AMH) |
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| Polycystic Ovaries | Internal (transvaginal) ultrasound |
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