Questions to ask your gynaecologist about PCOS
A short checklist to take to your PCOS or PCOD appointment: what to bring, what to ask about diagnosis, treatment, food, pregnancy and follow-up.
Clinic visits are short, and it is easy to forget your questions once you are in the room. Screenshot this list or write down the ones that matter to you before you go.
Before you go: what to bring
- The start dates of your last three to six periods
- A list of your symptoms and how long you have had them
- Any medicines, supplements or home remedies you are taking
- Old reports: blood tests, scans, previous prescriptions
- Your questions, written down
About the diagnosis
- Do I have PCOS (or PCOD)? Which signs made you think so?
- Have other causes been checked, such as thyroid or prolactin?
- Do I need any blood tests for sugar, cholesterol or hormones?
- What does my ultrasound report actually mean?
About the plan
- What is the one change you want me to focus on first?
- How long should I try this before we judge whether it works?
- What should I expect to change, and when?
- Are there side effects I should watch for with this medicine?
- Is it safe to take my other medicines or supplements with this?
About food and movement
- Should I see a dietitian?
- Is there any food you want me to avoid completely, or just reduce?
- How much movement should I aim for, and what kind suits me?
If you are thinking about pregnancy, now or later
- Does PCOS affect my chances, and what can help?
- Should I change anything before trying?
- When should I come back if it is not happening?
About follow-up
- When should I come back?
- What should I track until then?
- What would make you want to see me sooner?
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Talk to your doctor
This article is general information, not medical advice. Your body and your history are your own. Talk to your gynaecologist or doctor before you change a medicine, a diet or how you exercise.
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