Free self-check · By PCOS Polly · Published October 19, 2026

Do I have PCOS? Take the 2-minute quiz

Doctors diagnose PCOS when you have at least two of three features: irregular or absent periods, signs of high androgens (excess facial or body hair, adult acne, scalp thinning, or high testosterone on a blood test), and polycystic ovaries or a high AMH. Answer 9-10 quick questions to see how your symptoms line up and get a checklist to take to your appointment.

Your cycle

1. How often do you usually get a period (when not on hormonal birth control)?

Count from day 1 of one period to day 1 of the next.

Hair and skin

2. Do you have coarse, dark hair on your chin, upper lip, jawline, chest, belly, or back?
3. Do you have persistent acne as an adult, especially along your jaw, chin, or neck?
4. Is the hair on your scalp thinning at the crown or along a widening part?

Tests you may have had

5. Has a blood test ever shown high testosterone or a high free androgen index?
6. Has an ultrasound ever shown polycystic ovaries (many small follicles), or a blood test shown high AMH?

Other common signs

7. Do you have stubborn weight gain around your middle, prediabetes, or diagnosed insulin resistance?
8. Do you have darker, velvety skin patches on your neck, armpits, or groin?
9. Does your mother, sister, or aunt have PCOS, irregular periods, or type 2 diabetes?

Your answers stay in your browser. This is a self-check, not a medical diagnosis.

How this PCOS quiz works

The questions follow the criteria in the 2023 International Evidence-based Guideline for PCOS, which most doctors use. In adults, PCOS is diagnosed when two of these three are present and other causes are ruled out:

FeatureWhat countsQuiz section
Irregular ovulationCycles shorter than 21 or longer than 35 days, fewer than 8 a year, or any cycle over 90 daysYour cycle
High androgensExcess coarse hair (hirsutism), adult acne, scalp thinning, or high total or free testosteroneHair and skin; tests you may have had
OvariesPolycystic ovaries on ultrasound, or a high AMH blood test (adults only)Tests you may have had

The last three questions cover signs that are common with PCOS but not part of the diagnosis: insulin resistance, dark skin patches (acanthosis nigricans), and family history. They nudge an unclear result toward "worth checking."

What a PCOS test at the doctor looks like

  1. History: your cycle dates, symptoms, medications, and family history. Bringing 2-3 months of tracked cycles saves a lot of guesswork.
  2. Exam: a check for excess hair, acne, scalp thinning, and skin signs of insulin resistance.
  3. Blood tests: total and free testosterone and SHBG, plus tests to rule out look-alikes: TSH (thyroid), prolactin, and 17-OH progesterone. Many doctors also check HbA1c or a glucose tolerance test and cholesterol.
  4. AMH or ultrasound: only needed if you have one of the first two features but not both. Teens are not diagnosed by ultrasound or AMH.

Things that can mimic PCOS

  • Thyroid disorders (under- or overactive thyroid)
  • High prolactin, sometimes from medication or a small pituitary growth
  • Non-classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia (NCAH)
  • Hypothalamic amenorrhea from under-eating, heavy exercise, or stress
  • Coming off hormonal birth control (see post-pill PCOS)

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FAQ

PCOS quiz: your questions, answered

Can an online quiz tell me if I have PCOS?

No quiz can diagnose PCOS. A quiz can show whether your symptoms match the pattern doctors look for and help you organize what to tell them. Diagnosis needs a clinician, a history of your cycles, an exam or blood tests for androgens, and ruling out other causes such as thyroid problems or high prolactin.

What are the 3 criteria used to diagnose PCOS?

Adults are diagnosed when they have at least two of three features: irregular or absent ovulation (usually irregular periods), signs of high androgens on exam or blood tests (such as excess facial or body hair, acne, or high testosterone), and polycystic ovaries on ultrasound or a high AMH level. Other conditions that look similar have to be ruled out first.

Is there a home test for PCOS?

There is no single at-home test that can confirm PCOS. Some at-home hormone kits measure testosterone, AMH, or LH, which can be useful to bring to a doctor, but the diagnosis still depends on your cycle history and ruling out other conditions. Tracking your cycle dates and symptoms for 2-3 months is the most useful thing you can do at home.

What should I do if the quiz says my symptoms match PCOS?

Book an appointment with a GP, gynecologist, or endocrinologist and bring your cycle dates and symptom list. Ask about testosterone (total and free), SHBG, AMH or an ultrasound, thyroid and prolactin tests, and a check for insulin resistance such as HbA1c or a glucose tolerance test.

Can I find out if I have PCOS while on birth control?

It is harder, because the pill regulates bleeding and lowers androgen levels, which can hide the two main signs. Doctors usually look at your cycle history from before you started, current symptoms like hair growth, and sometimes ask you to stop hormonal birth control for about 3 months before testing.

Sources

  1. Teede HJ et al. Recommendations from the 2023 International Evidence-based Guideline for the Assessment and Management of PCOS. J Clin Endocrinol Metab, 2023
  2. Monash University. 2023 International PCOS Guideline
  3. NHS. Polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS, previously PCOS)

This quiz is general health information and cannot diagnose PCOS or any other condition.

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