

Gynecologists Near You in Munich - Preventive Care & Holistic Care
Irregular or absent periods, acne, increased body hair, hair loss, or difficulty conceiving can all be signs of PCOS. If you are looking for support with PCOS in Munich, the focus is rarely on a single hormone level. What matters most is taking a holistic look at your symptoms, your cycle, potential metabolic changes, and your personal goals.
At our gynecology practice in Munich, we provide a structured assessment of potential hormonal causes and use these findings to develop an individualized treatment plan. This may include a detailed medical history, a gynecological examination, hormone diagnostics, ultrasound, and a targeted assessment of your glucose metabolism. If it is beneficial to involve other medical specialties, we will integrate them into your care.
Would you like an initial assessment of your symptoms? Book an appointment online to discuss the next steps at your convenience.
What may be important to you with us
Many patients come with the wish to “finally be able to speak in peace.” We are creating the framework for exactly this: a protected conversation, clear processes and an atmosphere in which even sensitive topics can be addressed.
A gynecological consultation may be particularly beneficial if you experience:
- Repeatedly long, irregular, or absent menstrual cycles or infrequent/absent ovulation
- Acne, increased body hair, or androgenetic hair loss
- Difficulty conceiving, abnormal hormone levels, or a previous suspicion of PCOS
- Questions regarding metabolism, blood sugar, or family health risks
Important: Neither being overweight nor having visible changes to the ovaries are mandatory requirements. Women of a healthy weight can also have PCOS. That is why it makes sense to look at the overall picture rather than just a single symptom.
Your gynaecologist in Munich: Services that suit your everyday life
As a gynaecologist's practice in Munich, we support you in a variety of situations: from regular preventive care to clarification of complaints to advice on specific questions. It is important to us not to use “Scheme F”, but to find out together what makes sense in your specific situation and what really bothers you.
Im Englischen heißt es Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.
PCOS is now PMOS – what has changed
As of May 2026, the condition previously known as Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is internationally referred to as Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovary Syndrome (PMOS). The new name is intended to clarify that the condition cannot be reduced to supposed "cysts" on the ovaries, but rather encompasses hormonal, metabolic, and reproductive aspects.
The change was published in The Lancet following an international consensus process. The medical recommendations of the international guidelines were not rewritten as a result of the name change alone.
In everyday German-speaking contexts and search queries, "PCOS" remains very common. For this reason, we use both terms: PCOS as the familiar search and everyday term, and PMOS as the current international designation.
PCOS Diagnosis in Munich: How the diagnosis is made
There is no single blood test or ultrasound finding that can definitively confirm a PCOS diagnosis. According to current German S2k guidelines, a modified Rotterdam definition is used for adult women. After
ruling out other causes, at least two of the following three criteria must be met:
- Clinical and/or biochemical hyperandrogenism
- Ovulatory dysfunction, for example, due to repeatedly irregular or absent ovulation
- Polycystic ovarian morphology on ultrasound and/or a correspondingly high AMH level. An AMH level alone is explicitly not sufficient for a diagnosis.
The AWMF guideline also recommends ruling out other conditions that may cause similar symptoms.
What examinations are part of PCOS diagnostics?
A well-founded assessment involves a combination of various examinations. This is not just about individual lab values, but about the interplay between symptoms, cycle history, gynecological findings, and metabolic markers.
Consultation and cycle history
The process begins by reviewing factors such as cycle length, bleeding patterns, potential skin or hair changes, and existing medical conditions. Medications and any desire to conceive also play a role. This helps to better categorize symptoms and identify patterns over time.
Gynecological examination and ultrasound
During the gynecological examination and ultrasound, the ovaries, follicle patterns, and other gynecological findings are assessed. This helps to identify signs of PCOS while simultaneously considering other potential causes for the symptoms.
Hormone diagnostics
Depending on the individual situation, various hormone levels are tested. This primarily includes androgens as well as other relevant hormones where necessary. The goal is to detect potential hyperandrogenism and evaluate differential diagnoses.
Examination of glucose metabolism
Glucose metabolism may also be part of the diagnostic process. This can involve testing fasting glucose, HbA1c, and—depending on your personal risk profile—an oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT). This allows for the early detection of potential metabolic risks and helps in planning the appropriate course of action.
A common point of misunderstanding concerns "insulin resistance testing." Current S2k guidelines do not recommend specific insulin resistance parameters for routine use. Instead, it is more useful to assess carbohydrate metabolism in accordance with the guidelines. The specific examinations required for you will depend on your clinical findings and individual risk profile.
Precaution: Create security before anything happens
Cycle irregularities, acne, hair loss, or increased body hair can also have other causes. For this reason, diagnosing PCOS involves not only gathering relevant findings but also specifically ruling out other conditions.
Depending on your symptoms and medical history, we may consider factors such as thyroid disorders, elevated prolactin levels, non-classical adrenal hyperplasia, primary ovarian insufficiency, or, more rarely, other hormonal conditions. We do not use a rigid, one-size-fits-all package to determine which lab tests or further examinations are necessary; instead, we decide based on your individual situation.
This is precisely why a structured assessment is so important: a single elevated androgen level, an irregular cycle, or an abnormal ultrasound result does not automatically mean you have PCOS. Our goal is to reach a diagnosis that takes your entire clinical picture into account and ensures no other plausible explanations are overlooked.
