PCOS and women's hormones
PCOS, now also called PMOS (polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome), is a common hormone condition that affects periods, skin and hair, weight, metabolism and fertility. An endocrinologist confirms the diagnosis, rules out other hormone problems such as thyroid disease and high prolactin, and checks your sugar, cholesterol and blood pressure. The treatment plan then depends on what matters most to you right now.
Conditions we see
You may want to discuss one concern, such as periods or acne, or several concerns together. The list below sets out the areas seen in PCOS consultations. It includes the concerns of teenage girls as well as questions about weight and insulin resistance in PCOS.
When preparing for a visit, make a note of the topics you would like to raise. Your appointment is an opportunity to discuss the concerns that brought you to the clinic, with your existing reports and current medicines available for review. You do not need to select just one item from this list when explaining your reason for booking.
- Irregular or absent periods
- Excess hair growth
- Acne
- Weight and insulin resistance in PCOS
- PCOS in teenage girls
What to bring to your first visit
At a first PCOS consultation, bring any old reports together with every medicine you are currently taking, or photographs of their strips. A list of questions about periods, hair growth, acne, weight or insulin resistance can help you keep track of what you want to discuss.
Read the full first-visit guide →
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Read the clinic's PCOS article for more about the consultation, or visit the PCOS and hormones section of Endocrinology India for patient education. These resources can also help you identify questions to bring to your appointment.