Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a condition where the ovaries produce an abnormal amount of androgens, male sex hormones that are usually present in women. There is no single test to specifically diagnose PCOS, but a health care provider is likely to start with a discussion of the patients symptoms, medications, and any other medical conditions. A physical exam includes checking for signs of excess hair growth, insulin resistance, and acne. The health care provider might then recommend a pelvic exam to check the reproductive organs for masses, growths, or other changes, and blood tests to measure hormone levels. To receive a diagnosis of PCOS, a patient must meet two of the following criteria: absence of ovulation, high levels of androgens, and growths on the ovaries. The health care provider will rule out other conditions that may cause similar symptoms before making a diagnosis of PCOS. If a patient has a diagnosis of PCOS, the health care provider might recommend more tests for complications.