Why PCOS cannot be diagnosed by ultrasound

Were you told you have polycystic ovary syndrome or PCOS based on a pelvic ultrasound? That may or may not be an accurate diagnosis because PCOS cannot actually be diagnosed or ruled out with ultrasound.

In this episode, Lara discusses PCOS including:

• why PCOS is an umbrella term
• the difference between polycystic ovaries and ovarian cysts, and
• why some women with undereating and endometriosis are being mistakenly told they have PCOS.

Links to:

• Blog post: PCOS cannot be diagnosed (or ruled out) by ultrasound
• Blog post about the 4 types of PCOS.
• Citation for the quote about polycystic ovaries: Diagnosis of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Which Criteria to Use and When?
• Lara's forum where you can post a comment or suggest a topic for a future episode.