About this episode
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.