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PCOS Screening Online
Irregular periods, acne, or excess hair growth? Get a real PCOS screening with a licensed healthcare professional.
PCOS is diagnosed by ruling out other causes first — thyroid disease and high prolactin are checked before symptoms are attributed to PCOS. Beyond cycle irregularity, PCOS also has real metabolic features (insulin resistance, cholesterol, sleep apnea) that are screened for, not just the reproductive symptoms.
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Usually responds within 24 hours
Prescriptions sent directly
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Care365 workflowComplete assessment → clinical review → prescription sent when appropriate.
Quick Self-Check
Answer a few quick questions. This isn't a diagnosis — a real clinical assessment is the next step either way.
How We Work
A Care365 clinician first checks for red flags that suggest something other than typical PCOS — rapid-onset hair growth/acne over a few months (possible androgen-secreting tumor) or Cushingoid features (rapid central weight gain, bruising, stretch marks) each need urgent referral. Absent those, thyroid and prolactin are checked to rule out mimics, and irregular cycles or hyperandrogenism symptoms guide targeted lab work (hormone levels, pelvic ultrasound). A combined hormonal contraceptive is typically offered for cycle regulation when pregnancy isn't currently desired, or metformin when insulin-resistance features are prominent.
Complete a short online assessment
Answer real, condition-specific questions — takes a few minutes, no appointment needed to start.
A licensed clinical reviews your answers
A real clinician registered in your province reviews your case, with a response within 24 hours of booking in most cases — not an automated approval.
Get your treatment plan
When appropriate, your prescription is sent directly to your preferred pharmacy, with clear next steps.
Why Choose Care365?
Fast, Real Assessments
No generic templates — your answers are reviewed by a real person, with a response within 24 hours of booking in most cases.
Secure & Private
Your information is encrypted and only seen by the clinical reviewing your case.
Prescriptions Sent Directly
When appropriate, your prescription goes straight to your preferred pharmacy — no extra trip needed.
Common Symptoms
- Periods that come more than 35 days apart, or fewer than 8 times a year
- Extra hair growth on the face, chest, back, or belly
- Ongoing or severe acne
- Thinning hair on the scalp or a receding hairline
- Weight gain (especially around the belly) or difficulty losing weight
- Dark, velvety patches of skin, or skin tags (signs of insulin resistance)
Treatment Options
These options may be prescribed by a Care365 clinician after a real assessment — this is general information, not a recommendation to use any specific medication without one.
| Medication | Class | Route | Typical Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Combined oral contraceptive | Hormonal contraceptive | Oral | Once daily — cycle regulation, if not currently trying to conceive |
| Metformin 500mg | Biguanide | Oral | Once or twice daily with food — insulin-resistance features |
Non-medication options
- Weight management counselling — Alongside metformin for insulin-resistance features.
- Lifestyle measures — Regular activity and a balanced diet support weight, metabolic, and cycle outcomes.
Everything in One Place
- Easy online scheduling — submit your assessment in minutes
- Real clinical review, not an automated approval
- Prescriptions sent directly to your preferred pharmacy when appropriate
- 100% virtual — no travel, no waiting room
Frequently Asked Questions
How is PCOS actually diagnosed?
PCOS is a diagnosis of exclusion — thyroid dysfunction and high prolactin are ruled out first, since both can mimic or contribute to PCOS-like symptoms, before symptoms are attributed to PCOS itself.
Is PCOS just about irregular periods?
No — PCOS also comes with real metabolic features (insulin resistance, cholesterol changes) and a higher rate of sleep apnea, so those are screened for too, alongside the reproductive symptoms.
When would this be something more urgent than PCOS?
Hair growth or acne that came on suddenly or worsened rapidly over just a few months (rather than gradually) is a red flag for a different, rarer cause and needs urgent referral to rule that out.
I'm trying to get pregnant — does treatment change?
Yes — if you're trying to conceive with difficulty, a fertility referral for ovulation induction is the recommended path, rather than starting hormonal contraception.
Is PCOS linked to mood?
Yes — depression and anxiety are more common with PCOS, so that's screened for directly, and any safety concern is addressed immediately.
PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome) Can Be Treated
Complete a real assessment online — a licensed Ontario clinical reviews your case and arranges treatment and prescription support when appropriate.
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