Why PCOS cannot be diagnosed by ultrasound
Lara Briden's Podcast - A podcast by Lara Briden
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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 u...