Should I bring app data?

Only bring data you choose to share. A one-page summary may be enough.

Should I ask about fertility goals?

Yes, if pregnancy now or later matters to you. PCOS care can depend on your goals.

Can Floriva replace my doctor?

No. Floriva is a tracker. It can help you keep notes, but it does not diagnose or treat PCOS.

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PCOS Doctor Appointment Question List

A PCOS checklist for doctor visits, with questions about cycles, acne, hair changes, labs, ultrasound, goals, fertility, and data privacy.

Use this checklist before an OB GYN, primary care, endocrinology, or fertility visit. It does not diagnose PCOS. It helps you ask clearer questions.

Bring what you know. Blank spaces are fine.

1. Write your visit goal

Pick one main goal for the visit.

Goal Check I want to ask if PCOS could fit my symptoms. I already have PCOS and want care options. I want help with irregular periods. I want help with acne, hair growth, or hair thinning. I want to talk about fertility now. I want to plan for fertility later. I want to know what to track next.

My main goal today:

Your note

2. Bring cycle notes

Cycle data helps because PCOS often affects ovulation and period timing.

Question Your answer Date your last period started Usual cycle length, if you know it Longest recent cycle Shortest recent cycle Missed periods in the last year Bleeding that felt very heavy or unusual Pain, spotting, or other symptoms

Questions to ask:

Do my cycle dates look irregular? What cycle pattern should I track next? Could skipped ovulation be part of this? What symptoms mean I should call sooner?

3. Note skin and hair symptoms

ACOG and NICHD both discuss androgen related PCOS symptoms. These can include acne and excess hair growth. Your clinician can tell you what fits your case.

Symptom Where or when Your note Acne Face, chest, back, jaw, or cycle timing New facial or body hair Chin, lip, chest, belly, or other area Hair thinning Hairline, crown, or shedding Oily skin Mild, moderate, or severe Dark or thick skin patches Neck, underarms, or other area

Questions to ask:

Could these symptoms be linked to androgens? Do I need hormone labs? Should anything else be ruled out? What changes should I photograph or track?

4. Ask about labs and ultrasound

You do not need to know which tests to order. Ask what fits your symptoms.

Topic Question to ask Notes Androgens Should we check androgen levels? Thyroid Should thyroid issues be ruled out? Prolactin Should prolactin be checked? Blood sugar Should we check glucose or insulin related labs? Cholesterol Should we check lipids? Ultrasound Would an ultrasound help in my case? Pregnancy test Do I need one today?

If your clinician mentions diagnostic criteria, ask for plain words. NICHD notes three patterns that may matter: irregular ovulation, androgen excess, and polycystic ovaries. Your clinician can explain which parts apply to you.

5. Talk about treatment goals

PCOS care can change with your goals. Say whether pregnancy matters now.

Goal Ask More regular bleeding What options fit my health history? Acne or hair symptoms What options may help, and how long do they take? Fertility now Should I see a fertility specialist? Fertility later What should I track or plan now? Metabolic health What labs or follow up should I have? Pain or heavy bleeding Could something else be going on too?

Write your top two goals:

Goal Why it matters to me

6. Ask about data privacy

You can share a summary without sharing your whole app history.

Data type Share? Notes Last 3 to 6 period start dates Yes / no / maybe Cycle length summary Yes / no / maybe Symptom summary Yes / no / maybe Screenshots Yes / no / maybe Full app export Yes / no / maybe Sex or intimacy notes Yes / no / maybe Pregnancy test notes Yes / no / maybe

Questions to ask:

What data do you need for this visit? Is a summary enough? Will this app export become part of my medical record? Can I leave out private notes that are not needed for care?

For help, read period tracking data for doctor appointments.

7. Plan what to track next

Ask your clinician what to track before your next visit.

Track Why it may help Period start dates Shows cycle timing. Bleeding days Shows period length. Acne or hair changes Shows symptom pattern. Pain or heavy bleeding Shows symptoms that may need separate care. LH tests or ovulation signs May help if fertility is a goal. Energy, cravings, or meal notes May help you discuss patterns.

Use the PCOS symptom tracker if you want one page for cycles and symptoms. Read the PCOS period irregularity guide before the visit. The period tracking PCOS guide can help too. If your cycles are not steady, read irregular periods: when to see a doctor.