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Table 1 Diagnostic criteria for PCOS

From: Polycystic ovary syndrome and risk of endometrial, ovarian, and breast cancer: a systematic review

 

NIH 1990 Criteria

Rotterdam Criteria

AE-PCOS Society Criteria

Hyperandrogenism

Required

2 out of 3 required

Required

Ovulatory dysfunction (oligo- or amenorrhea)

Required

2 out of 3 required

Either ovulatory dysfunction or PCOS morphology required

PCOS morphology

Not required

2 out of 3 required

Either ovulatory dysfunction or PCOS morphology required