Patient's question:
25 years old, single. Started menstruating at the age of 11. Initially, it occurred twice a month, but then it stopped.Doctor's answer:
The diagnostic criteria for polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) include meeting at least 2 of the following 3 items:1. Oligoovulation or anovulation, meaning infrequent menstruation or amenorrhea;
2. Elevated androgens or signs of hyperandrogenism, such as hirsutism or acne;
3. Polycystic ovaries, meaning the presence of multiple small follicles.
Each of these items has a clear definition and requires a doctor's judgment, such as what constitutes infrequent menstruation (e.g., cycle duration) or how many follicles in the ovaries qualify as polycystic. Additionally, other causes of hyperandrogenism and menstrual disorders must be ruled out. Therefore, it is best to seek a definitive diagnosis at a formal hospital.