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Hi I have PCOS and my doctor prescribed me to take althea pills starting on the first day of my period. After I finish a pack, should I immediately take another pack? Thanks

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no...after finishing a pack, wait for ur periods...take next pack from 5th day of periods.. ...  Read More

Hi, I have PCOS and my ob told me to take the Althea pills, my question is, what if I have my menstration before 21 days? should i stop taking the pills for 7 days and continue taking the remaining pills to complete the 21 days?

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Periods will be absent for that 21 days. The gap of 7 days is given for the withdrawal bleeding only. You should start taking the pills from the first day of your menstrual period and restart the pill ...  Read More

What can i use as a substitute for althea pill?because i cant find althea here in uae for treating my PCOS. Thanks

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Femilon or doris ...  Read More

My doctor prescribed me pills for PCOS. I had my period six days ago after taking one pack of pills. When should I start my next pack?

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Connect with me for online consultation for details BeBorn Gynecology Santacruz Mumbai ...  Read More

How can consuming contraceptive pill regularly effect our body when the person knows she is diagnosed with pcos

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It's not normal to have irregular periods ( early or late), missing periods, spotting between periods, prolonged heavy flow, pains and cramps during cycle, PMS and mood changes before periods, PCOS, ...  Read More

I was on the pill for 21 days, today being the last. When should I expect my period, and when should I start the next file?

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You wait till 5- 7 days.Usually after taking pills period is coming after one week.Then you can start the new pack . Regarding day I don't know by which date you want to start.For details contact me t ...  Read More

I have been taking crisanta for pcos since 4 months. This time i mistook one extra pill and completed my 21 day strip in 20 days. My periods are 2 days late. Is this because of the mistaken additional pill i took? Do i need to worry?

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Whether you are trying to clear up your skin , regularise your period s or ease disruptive and painful PMS, keep in mind that hormonal birth control pills which you are taking are only masking the sym ...  Read More

My last period started on 19th february 2023, i am a patient of PCOD and I didnt have my periods on 19th march. I had protected sex on 20th march, but I panicked as I had not checked if the condom had broken during intercourse. Within almost 24 hours, i took an I pill. What should I expect?

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Irregular vaginal bleeding Delayed periods Also failure ...  Read More

My girlfriend has pcos and is taking ocp pills for that .Apart from normalising the menstrual cycle do these pills also provide contraception or do i have to use condom during intercourse?

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Ocp stands for oral contraceptive pills, so they do offer contraception along with regularisation of periods. It is still advisable to use condons to reduce the risk of sexually transmitted infections ...  Read More

I have been diagnosed with PCOS, and have very irregular periods. However, don’t want to have my period when I’m on holiday in 11 days time. So if I take the pill will this irradiate any chances of me getting my period for the holiday

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Kindly connect with me directly online as i need further details as to when u dont want ur periods and what medications you are on. Accordingly things can be managed to your benefit ...  Read More

Hi. Im 33. Pcos for 5 yrs. Weight- 59. Married no kids (6yrs). Had one ectopic ( letrozole & methotrexate for abort). In scan, retroverted uterus. Blood report took on 3rd day of my periods - nov 2024 1. Fsh - 5.27 2. LH- 12.9 3. Prolactin- 26.7ng/ml 4. Estrogen- 29 pg/ml 5. Amh -7.66 My question is i am not getting periods without pills. Real

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Hello doctor, I am 26 year old, and 5.3' .weight 56.5 kg. I diagonised with pcos and pcod and I have thyroid. I have allergies issue. So how I plan my diet to reverse pcos or control it. Please give some suggestion. It will be very helpful. My doctor suggest me to take my pill but I don't want to take any pill and want to reverse it naturally.

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Please ask me directly for diet plan. ...  Read More

I have pcos , periods used to be regular , due to extreme stress periods in October 26 were scanty , missed period in November, and no period yet even in December . Had unprotected sex on 17th took I pill on 19th within 36 hrs . Been 6days . No withdrawal bleeding yet . Having back pain like in PMS .

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Go fr a pregnancy test If negative take a medicine to help you get your periods ...  Read More

I have been taking Diane 35 for treating PCOS for past few years. However on suggestion of my gynaecologist I stopped taking those 3 months back. My menses have been regular since then, last one being on 24th October 2021. I also have uterine fibroid. However I need to take the morning after pill since protection failed. Would it be safe to take

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I do not advocate emergency pills As thy hv a high failure rate u can be pregnant despite one Also thy hv many side effects in the form of excessive n irregular vaginal bleeding ...  Read More

I have pcos condition. Whenever I take off from birth control pill (Krimson) I generally get mid cycle bleeding on 12th day. I have done pap smear test. No pelvic pain. Done ultrasound: diagnosed pcos. Is this due to I am on pill for long time?? Or my body is responding differently by taking off from pill. Is there any concern?? I want to kno

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Can be due to hormonal disturbances. ...  Read More

She have taken morning after pill and the she got her period on 6may which is expected the after that she again got her period on 20 th may but now in this month till now she has not got her period and she is suffering from pcos

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Both pcos and ipill causes irregular menses. ...  Read More

If one have unprotected sex just the next day after periods got over and takes morning after pill within 24 hrs but she's also diagnosed with pcos is there risk of pregnancy?

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No chance of pregnancy ...  Read More

Kindly say me whether tablets T regesterone 5mg, Letsi 2.5mg., duphaston are birth control pills. Because i was prescribed for missed periods. Thanks

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It's not normal to have irregular periods ( early or late), missing periods, spotting between periods, prolonged heavy flow, pains and cramps during cycle, PMS and mood changes before periods, PCOS, ...  Read More

I have pcos and have been taking Yamini the 21 day tablets as prescribed by the doctor for over a year now to regulate my period on time. After my period last month I stopped taking the pill and I got my period within less than 2 weeks of my previous cycle. Is it abnormal? Once it stops do I resume consuming Yamini? Also are there any side effects?

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Whether you are trying to clear up your skin , regularise your period s or ease disruptive and painful PMS, keep in mind that hormonal birth control pills which you are taking are only masking the sym ...  Read More

June 24 2018 and July 4 2018 . I also took Althea Pills from March 28 2018 to May 15 2018. I dont have any menstration since february and my ob asked me to took althea pills again but I stopped last May 15 2018.

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Hello i understand your concern We have many good pcos to treat it completely from the root itself without any sideffects that are part of conventional medicines Please contact me directly via practo ...  Read More

Hi, I have been diagnosed with pcos last month. so to regularise my periods, my doctor prescribed me birth control pills for 4 months. she instructed me to have the pills for 21 days and then immediately my period will start then to continue the pills after 5 days. my first course of 21 days ended on 24th April. but I have not yet got my periods.

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You need to wait for your periods after stopping the course of ocp.. Within a week periods will start after which you cn restart your next pack from day 3 ...  Read More

What if you decide to stop taking pills that help regulate your period, how would you be able to address your PCOS to regulate your period and avoid infertility? Thank you!

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Reduce your weight to around 55 kg ...  Read More

My gynaec prescribed dronis 20 bcp to regulate my hormones as I suffer from mild pcos. I'm a 17 year old girl. She prescribed it for 3 months and I completed the dosage not missing a single pill. I got off the pill a month ago. Will I get my normal period this month? I checked online and it says that most people's periods get regularised within 2-3

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Wait and watch is what you have to do. Which category you will fall in - time will tell. ...  Read More

I've taken 21 pills already when it is just my 20th day. Should I take another pack to make it 21 days or should i start my 7 pill free days? bybthe way i am taking althea not as contraceptive but as a cure for my hormonal imbalance.

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Its ok..start with 7pill free days.. No issues ...  Read More

Hi Dr. I am having PCOS problem. Having periods whole month. To prevent this i am using contraceptive pills. Plz let me know what should i do to fight pcos. My weight is 90kg

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Birth control pills are synthetic hormones and have their own side effects. They can only mask the symptoms but cannot heal PCOS. ...  Read More

I was diagnosed with PCOS and currently experiencing acne, excessive hair growth body and facial, and slightly overweight. I want to know if taking hormonal supplements whether vitamins or pills would be safe? Will doing so decrease acne, excessive hair growth, etc? Thanks

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Symptoms are classical of PCOS. If you are concerned about taking pills you may try for weight loss with diet and exercise. If that fails you should start medicines with a specialist advice ...  Read More

I have pcos problem acne on my face iregaular period and hair on body parts as well as face and I already take a ultrasound test in which I found cyst on overy then a doctor give me pills but whenever I am taking pills everything was ok but after when I stop taking it happens again

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Unless pcos is treated, acne will not come down. Please call me or send photos using online consult option for proper examination diagnosis and treatment advice. ...  Read More

Good day! It's my first time to take birth control pill, I'm on althea pills for a month already. Am I protected against pregnancy even if I drink alcoholic drinks? can my boyfriend cum inside me multiple times? or should I take morning after pill for extra safe?

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No morning pills needed as u are already on OCPs ...  Read More

I have pcos and period do not come from 8 months now. Should i take contraceptive pills? Married 8 years now. Do not have any kid. To whom i should consult?

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Polycystic ovary syndrome  is a problem in which a woman's hormones are out of balance. It can cause problems with your periods and make it difficult to get pregnant. One of the best treatments for PC ...  Read More

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