Patient's question:
I have been experiencing some irregular periods for the past few months. After a thorough examination, it was found that my testosterone levels are high. I am wondering if this could be related to polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). What should I do if my periods are irregular and my testosterone levels are high after examination?Doctor's answer:
Currently, only the symptom of endocrine hormone level disorders can be alerted, and it cannot be inferred from these tests that one has polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Therefore, if a definitive diagnosis of PCOS is needed, further tests are generally required. Typically, further tests such as a color Doppler ultrasound should be considered. Only by combining the color Doppler ultrasound results with the sex hormone level test report can it be determined whether one has PCOS.