Questions to Ask Your Health Care Provider About Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

• What evaluation is necessary to determine the diagnosis of PCOS?
• Do I need special tests to evaluate insulin resistance or glucose intolerance or diabetes?
• What medications will control the various aspects of PCOS?
• Are there other treatments that may be useful to control cosmetic symptoms, e.g. excessive hair and/or acne?
• What side effects should be expected from the treatment?
• What follow up and monitoring is necessary?
• What treatments are available to improve fertility? Are there restrictions on drugs I can use if I am trying to conceive?
• What are the major lifestyle changes I have to make that may help my quality of life?
• What other types of health care professionals should be involved in my medical management?