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This study aims to assess whether dietary improvements in patients with suspected PCOS may affect the severity of the disease and the metabolic and hormonal profile. Methods: The analysis of the relationships between self-declared nutritional changes and biochemical and metabolic parameters included 154 women at the same stage of PCOS diagnosis. Results: Over half of participants reported dietary modifications. Women reducing sweets, fatty red meat, and alcohol intake for &gt;6 months had significantly lower total testosterone (TT) levels compared to those who did not (p &lt; 0.05). Mean TT levels were: 0.375 \u00b1 0.18 ng\/mL (median 0.340) vs. 0.787 \u00b1 2.19 ng\/mL (median 0.390) for red meat (p = 0.008), 0.359 \u00b1 0.18 ng\/mL (median 0.335) vs. 0.681 \u00b1 1.9 ng\/mL (median 0.4) for sweets (p = 0.02), and 0.388 \u00b1 0.19 ng\/mL (median 0.34) vs. 0.917 \u00b1 2.65 ng\/mL (median 0.425) for alcohol (p = 0.004). Patients with dietary changes in the past 6 months had higher androgen levels, BMI, systolic blood pressure and triglycerides than patients with long-term dietary changes (p &lt; 0.05). There were no statistically significant differences in key metabolic and biochemical parameters when comparing self-reported diets based on glycemic index (low vs. high). Conclusions: A healthy, balanced diet for women with PCOS requires a multifaceted approach with clear, defined goals. This leads to better results than broad, general dietary recommendations. 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