Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
What is the major and minor creteria of pcos?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Multiple: Pcos is diagnosed when women have various symptoms such as: 1.Anovulation (not producing eggs)- irregular periods, 2.Excess androgens (male hormones)- that can cause acne, body hair growth, scalp hair loss, 3. Cysts on ultrasound, 4.Insulin resistance (associated with weight gain, high triglycerides, low HDL cholesterol, high sugars). One needs to have at least 2 of the above to consider pcos.
Answered 9/28/2016
4.5k views
Related Questions
A member asked:
I am a tall heavy weight female that has been diagnosed with pcos. I have major hormon issues.Hard time losing weight irreg periods. What medication?
16 doctors weighed in across 4 answers
A member asked:
I have small cyst on both ovaries, do i have pcos? will it be hard for me to conceive with the cyst on my ovaries?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I have pcos and a major knee injury. What are ways that i can lose weight if I am limited in the physical activity that i'm able to do?
5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
I have pcos and dont have a period I had a mucus that was very small come out could I be ovulating and had camps a few days befor that?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I had my cycle on 9/19-24. Had intercourse on 10/1. On 10/3, i had a small amount of blood . Could i be pregnant? Also i was diagnosed with pcos.
10 doctors weighed in across 4 answers
People also searched for:
Difference between minor and major pcos in case of getting pregnant ?
What are the chances of me getting pregnant with both, hashismoto's and pcos? My husband and I have major concerns about it.
Want to be tested for pcos. However, when i had major problems when i had an ultrasound it came back homologous ovary-what does that mean?
I'm a little overweight(like 11lbs) and don't have acne on my face. But I have pcos (small). Why is it so?
I have pcos. My doc put me on 500mg metformin once a day but it doesn't seem to really help. Is this dose to small?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
