PCOS is common — and often missed
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common hormone conditions affecting women of reproductive age, yet in South Africa many women wait years for answers. Irregular periods, stubborn weight, acne, unwanted hair growth, thinning hair and difficulty conceiving are often brushed off one by one — when together they tell a clearer story. Petal Cycle helps you join those dots. (You may also see PCOS referred to as PMOS — polycystic metabolic ovarian syndrome — a name many clinicians now prefer because it reflects the metabolic side of the condition.)
A free, private self-check
Petal Cycle includes a short, friendly pattern check that helps you decide whether it's worth raising PCOS with your doctor. It isn't a diagnosis — only a clinician can give you that — but it helps you arrive with evidence instead of a vague worry. Everything you enter stays private and saved to your own account.
What you can track
- Cycle patterns — irregular, long or missing periods, the hallmark PCOS signal.
- Skin & hair — acne, oily skin, excess hair growth and hair thinning over time.
- Mood & energy — the day-to-day toll that rarely makes it into a five-minute consult.
- Weight, cravings and blood-sugar signals — the metabolic side of PCOS.
- A doctor-ready summary — a calm, branded overview of your patterns to take to your GP or gynaecologist.
Built for South African women
Getting a referral to a gynaecologist or endocrinologist in South Africa can mean long waits and real cost, whether you're in the public system or on a medical aid. Walking in with months of clear data makes that appointment count. Petal Cycle's education draws on authoritative sources including the NHS, WHO, RCOG, NICE and SAMS, and is written in plain language — not jargon. Your data is protected in line with South Africa's POPIA, and is never sold or shared.