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Irregular periods
My periods started at age 14 and became irregular around age 15. At age 16, I was told that I had ovarian cysts and was prescribed medicines to regulate my periods. I was also given another large pink-colored tablet, but I don’t remember its name. After taking the medicines, I experienced sudden weight gain. I later consulted another doctor who said the previous medicine dosage may not have been appropriate. PCOD/PCOS was never confirmed. My periods are still very irregular—sometimes I don’t get them for around 3 months and sometimes up to 9 months. I want to know the possible cause and what tests or evaluation I need.
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Irregular cycles for years with a history of weight gain on past medication points towards a hormonal cause that needs fresh evaluation rather than relying on the old diagnosis.
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Please get a hormonal panel, thyroid test and pelvic ultrasound done through a gynaecologist to identify the actual cause this time.
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Avoid restarting any old medication without your current doctor reviewing your full history first.
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You need hormal evaluation and ultrasound
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Weight reduction
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U need to be evaluated from first
Kindly consult and give ur proper history to know the exact cause
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U need ultrasound and hormonal evaluation done
Lifestyle changes, weight reduction, exercise
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Pls connect for online consultation and advice
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Kindly connect for consultation.
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Dr. Afreen Mahaboob
Gynecologist/Obstetrician
4 yrs exp
Belgaum
Irregular cycles are common in the initial 3 years following menarche. This is because the hormones and ovaries take some time to respond to the signals sent by your brain. This results in irregular periods during the initial years. You will need to take a hormonal assay, TSH, prolactin and an ultrasound.
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Dr. Parru Singh
Gynecologist/Obstetrician
9 yrs exp
Lucknow
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Dr. Neha Vashisth
Obstetrician
14 yrs exp
Jaipur
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Dr. Pratibha P S
Gynecologist
10 yrs exp
Bangalore
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Dr. Kinnari Amin
Gynecologist
14 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
Hormonal evaluation and ultrasound should be done
Yoi can connect
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Dr. Pushpa Gour
Gynecologist
32 yrs exp
Bhopal
Get ultrasound scan and blood test to know the reason.
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