PCOS Symptoms & Tracking

• Irregular or absent periods

• Excess hair growth (hirsutism), often on the face, chest, back, or buttocks

• Persistent low mood, low motivation, or feelings of low self-esteem

• Difficulty getting pregnant

• Weight gain that’s not linked to change in diet and is hard to lose

• Oily skin or acne

• Thinning hair on the head

Many women experience a unique combination of these symptoms however less common symptoms include;

• Snoring

• Sexual problems

• Resistance to insulin, making you extremely tired, overly hungry (especially for sugary foods) or lacking in concentration. It can also factor in fertility, acne, scalp hair loss and increased hair growth. You may notice dark patches or tags on your skin.

• Irregular eating behaviours which can include an eating disorder

A diagnosis of any of the following could also indicate PCOS:

• High cholesterol and high blood pressure

• Non alcoholic fatty liver disease

• Cardiovascular disease

• Type 2 diabetes

• Endometrial cancer

There is also a longer term risk of the developing the above conditions as a result of PCOS.

Its important to understand that you can have PCOS and other conditions like Endometriosis at the same time.

So if you have other symptoms, not listed here, and something just doesn’t feel right, you’re not imagining it and you should speak to a doctor.

Tracking

If you do one thing for your PCOS journey, make it symptom tracking. It helps you understand your body more effectively, get taken seriously by doctors and can support diagnosis and treatment management.

• Track daily for at least 2 months (covering 2 cycles).

• Log how symptoms like hair changes, fatigue, or mood changes affect your day.

• Watch your menstrual cycle — irregularity is a key PCOS sign.

Download our printable symptom tracker and to fill in and take to your next appointment.

Download the Bettii Symptom Tracker

Alternatively if you prefer to track via your mobile you can use a dedicated app.

Bettii recommends:

1. Clue App: Easy to use with symptom and fertility tracking plus helpful reminders. Logging your periods regularly can be a key step in diagnosing PCOS. Note: Some features like hair growth tracking require a paid for, Clue Plus subscription.

Visit helloclue.com/