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The Simple 4-Question PCOS Symptoms Quiz You Need Today

PCOS is a complex syndrome which is why taking a PCOS symptoms quiz like this one can help you get clarity you need.

Today you are not only going to take this simple 4-question PCOS symptoms quiz, but you will also find out your score, what it means and the most important next step to take.

PCOS is complex because there are different issues going on in the body that make up PCOS. It's not just a cut and dry type of diagnosis like many other causes of infertility.

But just because it's not a cut and dry diagnosis, doesn't mean you need to be worried or concerned. It just means you need to be more diligent about your diagnosis.

The first step is finding out if you have PCOS. This PCOS Symptoms Quiz is one tool to help you figure that out. Using this useful tool you can discover if the symptoms you experience match PCOS.

The next step is to talk to a doctor. They will help you figure out whether or not your assumptions about PCOS are correct or not.

What is PCOS?

Before we jump into the quiz, let's talk about PCOS. It's estimated that PCOS affects 5 million women in the US alone. Did you know that?

It's also one of the most common causes of female infertility. And some sources cite it as the number one cause of female infertility.

On the outside, PCOS can cause issues like acne, extra hair growth or easy weight gain.

On the inside, PCOS is causing issues like poor ovulation, hormonal imbalance, and cysts on the ovaries.

Now that you know a little bit more about PCOS, let's jump into the PCOS Symptoms quiz you've been waiting for to see if PCOS is a concern for you.

Here's the Helpful PCOS Symptoms Quiz You've Been Waiting For

Here's how to use this quiz. Go through each of these symptoms and rate your response. At the end, add up all your numbers.

Compare it with the quiz results at the end to see if you need to reach out for PCOS support.

QUESTION #1: DO YOU HAVE UNWANTED HAIR THAT SHOWS UP IN PLACES LIKE YOUR CHIN, UPPER BACK, LOWER BELLY OR UPPER THIGHS?

0 points: None for me!

1 point: Every now and then I have to use a tweezer, but it's rare.

2 points: Lots, and I have to have a tweezer in every bathroom and in every purse.

QUESTION #2: DO YOU GET ACNE?

0 points: No acne at all for me and it's never been an issue!

1 point: Maybe I get one pimple every year but it's rare.

2 points: Yes ma'am, I get a lot of acne! It's on my chin and jawline and sometimes I get the cystic acne too.

QUESTION #3: DO YOU HAVE EXTRA WEIGHT AROUND YOUR BELLY?

0 points: No extra weight around my belly and that's nothing that I worry about.

1 point: I hold on to a little extra weight but not much and it can come off easily if I make some simple changes.

2 points: I get a lot of weight gain in my belly and it's both easy to come on and hard to take off.

QUESTION #4: DO YOU HAVE IRREGULAR PERIODS?

0 points: Nope, my periods start every month on the day that I expect!

1 point: Maybe once a year I'll have a period that's "off" but the others are always consistent.

2 points: When was my last period? They are usually 45 or 60 days at the shortest!

PCOS Symptoms Quiz Results

Drumroll please! Do you have symptoms that point towards PCOS?

If you scored 3 points or less, there is most likely no PCOS going on for you. But if you're still concerned, there is no harm in talking this over with a doctor!

If you scored 4 points or more, talk with a doctor to see if PCOS is what's causing your symptoms.

Did your quiz results turn out like you thought they would? Are you surprised at what came up from this simple 4-question PCOS symptoms quiz?

Don't Let This Happen to You

PCOS can leave you feeling broken, lost and like you're failing as a woman.

Dismissive advice from doctors like, "just lose weight and PCOS will take care of itself" just cuts into the wound and leaves you feeling even more defeated.

It doesn't have to be like that because there is a path forward to help balance hormones and improve fertility.

This might come as a surprise for you, particularly if you've gotten that dismissive advice and you've been put on the conveyer belt of fertility care.

Here’s what the conveyer belt of fertility care means.

Something like, "the only thing we can do for you is recommend weight loss and fertility medications.".

You try that and it doesn't work so they say, "the only thing left is IVF."

This is the type of conveyer belt, one-size-fits-all PCOS fertility care that leaves so many women (yourself included) angry, frustrated and without answers.

Your Next Steps

The single most important thing you can start doing to support your fertility health with PCOS is uncover the root cause of your ovulation and hormone issues.

Once that is discovered, then you can get a fertility plan in place that addresses those issues and opens up your chances of getting pregnant with PCOS.

You can choose a different fertility path and it's in front of you right now.

To get started, your next step is to sign up for a PCOS Fertility Breakthrough Session.

You will discover not only what's been getting in your way of getting pregnant but also what you can do to improve your chances of getting pregnant.


Did you love this article and are you excited to learn even more about PCOS fertility? Great! Here's where you need to head next:

The Ultimate Guide to PCOS Fertility: What You Need to Know

The Important PCOS Diagnosis Criteria You Need to Know for Fertility

Megan's Uplifting and Remarkable PCOS Story About Overcoming Infertility