Self-Test Tool
Am I at Risk for PCOS/PMOS?
Based on the self-test by © Elizabeth Lee Vliet, MD (2001–2026)
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)/Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS) is the most common hormonal disorder in reproductive-age women affecting estimates of 90 to 120 million women worldwide. Yet, it is still routinely missed unless a young woman is trying to get pregnant. The most common symptoms are infertility, menstrual irregularity, frequent ovarian cysts, middle body weight gain, and symptoms of androgen excess, including severe acne, loss of scalp hair and excess body hair. PCOS frequently causes increased risk of abnormal weight gain, insulin resistance, metabolic syndrome, early diabetes, and early onset of heart disease. Left undiagnosed, it can impair fertility, quietly drain energy and self-esteem, and because of the androgen excess/insulin resistance, increased long-term risk for heart disease, stroke, uterine cancer, and depression.
The new diagnosis name for PCOS is Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS), according to 2026 sources. The reason given for the new name is that experts decided it reflected the broader hormonal and metabolic nature of the condition. For clinical diagnosis, the underlying criteria have not changed. PCOS/PMOS is still diagnosed clinically, typically using the Rotterdam framework with at least two of the three features — ovulatory dysfunction, hyperandrogenism, and polycystic ovarian morphology — after excluding other causes.
Preventive and Climacteric Medicine Specialist Elizabeth Lee Vliet, M.D. developed this self-test in her own practice to help identify patients who might be at risk for PCOS/PMOS without realizing it. She included it in her first book on PCOS. There is no universally agreed-upon scoring cutoff, but the guidelines below reflect the patterns she has found clinically meaningful. Answer all 25 questions honestly, then print a copy and take the copy to your physician to discuss proper testing and evaluation. We are offering this tool as an educational service to increase your personal awareness, knowledge about the disorder and provide a tool to advocate for yourself. This is not a diagnostic instrument.
Your Results
Section I (2 pts each · Q5, 8, 15, 19, 21)
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0 of 5 answered Yes
Section II (1 pt each · remaining 20)
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0 of 20 answered Yes
Total Score (I + II)
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Answer every question for an accurate result
Answer all 25 questions above to see your personalized risk interpretation.
Dr. Vliet's guideline: if you have two or more Yes answers in Section I and more than four Yes answers in Section II, she encourages you to get properly tested for PCOS/PMOS. The more Yes answers you have overall, the more likely PCOS/PMOS may be present. This self-test is an educational screening aid, not a diagnostic tool — please review your results with your physician.