Diagnosis Not every person with PCOS has polycystic ovaries (PCO), nor does everyone with ovarian cysts have PCOS; although a pelvic ultrasound is a major diagnostic tool, it is not the only one. The diagnosis is fairly straightforward using the Rotterdam criteria, even when the syndrome is associated with a wide range of symptoms.
DIAGnosis not every peRSon wIth pcOs HaS poLYCyStic ovaries (PCO), nor does everyoNe with ovariaN cysts have pcOs; ALthough A PelvIc ultrasouNd is A major DiagnostIc tOoL, it is nOT the OnLY onE. the diagNosis iS faIrLy straightforward uSing ThE rOtteRdaM CriteRia, evEn whEN ThE synDrome iS AsSoCiATeD With A wIDe ranGE Of symptOmS.