Irregular or missed periods
Cycles longer than 35 days, or fewer than 8 periods a year, are a common sign.
Free PCOS symptom quiz
Do I have PCOS? Start with your symptoms.
Answer three quick screens about your cycle and how you’ve been feeling. In about 3 minutes you’ll see which blood tests can help you and a clinician look into PCOS, each with its price.
Free · About 3 minutes · For education, not a diagnosis
Common signs
Signs of PCOS worth checking.
Acne or oily skin
Breakouts that start or persist in adulthood can be linked to higher androgens.
Extra hair on the face or body
New hair on the chin, chest or belly can be a sign of higher androgens.
Thinning hair on the scalp
Hair loss at the crown or temples can track with androgen levels.
Weight gain
Gaining weight, or finding it hard to lose, can go with insulin resistance.
Trouble getting pregnant
PCOS is a common reason ovulation is irregular or doesn’t happen.
These signs have many causes. A clinician diagnoses PCOS using two of three features: irregular ovulation, high androgens, and polycystic ovaries on ultrasound (or a high AMH in adults).
PCOS blood tests
Tests that can help look into PCOS.
The quiz suggests tests from your answers. These are the ones it most often adds for PCOS signs.
Androgens
- Total testosterone$9.00A first-line test. It can be high in PCOS.
- Free testosterone$19.00The unbound part. It can be more sensitive to excess.
- DHEA-S$9.00An adrenal androgen that may be high.
- SHBG$7.00Low SHBG leaves more testosterone free.
Ovaries and cycle
- AMH$25.00Often high in PCOS. In adults it can stand in for the ultrasound.
- LH$4.00A high LH compared with FSH can be seen with PCOS.
- FSH$4.00Read alongside LH.
- Progesterone$7.00Low after ovulation can mean you didn’t ovulate.
Rule out look-alikes
- TSH$4.00Thyroid problems can cause irregular periods.
- Prolactin$7.00High levels can stop ovulation.
- 17-OH progesterone$22.00Checks for an adrenal condition that can look like PCOS.
Metabolism
CBC, CMP and hs-CRP are free with every panel, whatever its size.
How the quiz works
Three screens. About 3 minutes.
Answer three screens
Your age and stage, your periods, and how you’ve been feeling. Most people finish in about 3 minutes.
See your tests and prices
Every suggested test shows why it’s there and what it costs. Add or remove any of them.
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FAQ
Questions, answered.
Is there a blood test for PCOS?
No single blood test diagnoses PCOS. A clinician looks at your cycle, signs of high androgens, and an ultrasound or AMH. Blood tests show the hormone side and can rule out conditions that look like PCOS.
Is the PCOS quiz free?
Yes. The quiz is free, and you only pay for the tests you choose.
Can I get a PCOS blood test near me?
Yes, at a Quest lab near you. Most take walk-ins, so there’s no need to book.
When in my cycle should I test?
If your periods are irregular, you can test on any day. If they come regularly, a draw on cycle day 2–5 is common for LH and FSH, and progesterone is checked about 7 days after ovulation.
Do I need a doctor’s referral?
No. You can order these tests without a referral.
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