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PCOS Self-Assessment

Fifteen questions across the four symptom clusters of PCOS. We don't just give you a risk score — we identify which cluster is dominant, because that decides what works.

Not a diagnosis. A real PCOS diagnosis needs an ultrasound, hormone labs and a clinical conversation. This tool flags the pattern and gives you a starting protocol — please use it alongside, not instead of, a gynaecologist or endocrinologist.
Metabolic / insulin resistance

Up to 70% of women with PCOS have underlying insulin resistance — even at "normal" weight. This is the driver behind most cycle and androgen symptoms.

  • My cycles are often irregular, missed, or longer than 35 days.

  • I struggle to lose weight, especially around my belly and waist.

  • I get strong sugar / carb cravings and feel sluggish after meals.

  • There's type 2 diabetes, pre-diabetes, or PCOS in my immediate family.

  • I have darkened, velvety patches of skin on my neck, underarms, or groin (acanthosis nigricans).

Androgen excess

High androgens (testosterone, DHEA) cause the visible PCOS symptoms — skin, hair, scalp. They're downstream of insulin and inflammation.

  • I have noticeable excess hair growth on my face, chin, chest, or abdomen.

  • I get persistent adult acne or very oily skin.

  • I've noticed thinning hair or hair loss along my scalp / hairline.

Reproductive / cycle

Anovulation (not ovulating regularly) is the diagnostic core of PCOS. Cycle irregularity + an ultrasound finding of polycystic ovaries is often the formal diagnosis.

  • My cycles are very irregular, missed, or have stopped entirely.

  • I'm trying to conceive and it's taking longer than expected.

  • An ultrasound has shown polycystic / multi-follicular ovaries.

Mood / energy / sleep

Women with PCOS are 2–3× more likely to experience anxiety and depression. Sleep is often disrupted (insulin + cortisol). This cluster is the most under-treated.

  • I feel persistently fatigued, foggy, or low on energy.

  • I have mood swings, anxiety, or low mood that feels hormone-linked.

  • My sleep is restless, broken, or hard to fall into.

  • My PMS feels noticeably worse than what friends describe.