Why PCOS cannot be diagnosed by ultrasound

Were you told you have polycystic ovary syndrome or PCOS based on a pelvic ultrasound? That may or may not be an accurate diagnosis because PCOS cannot actually be diagnosed or ruled out with ultrasound.In this episode, Lara discusses PCOS including:why PCOS is an umbrella termthe difference between polycystic ovaries and ovarian cysts, andwhy some women with undereating and endometriosis are being mistakenly told they have PCOS.Links to:Blog post: PCOS cannot be diagnosed (or ruled out) by ultrasoundBlog post about the 4 types of PCOS.Citation for the quote about polycystic ovaries: Diagnosis of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Which Criteria to Use and When?Lara's forum where you can post a comment or suggest a topic for a future episode.