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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.

Pregnancy query

Hi I am 9 months pregnant and today I checked my fasting sugar level through rapid glucometer after I realised that the test strips was expired on june 2026 I am scared that the strip touch my blood directly coming from skin finger will it affect my baby inside because of the strip

Pregnancy related

Im 18 weeks pregnant and in my last scan my cervix length was about 2.8 cm. My doc said that the cervix is a little short and should be able to carry full term as in my last pregnancy i delivered at 38 weeks. He has not asked me for cerclage till now. I have been put on duvadilan retard twice a day. What precautions should i take? Can i go out normally for lunch and dinners or should i rest at home full time?

Travel during 5 week pregnancy

We are planning to go to kerala in the coming weekend from bangalore by car which will b 7 hour journey. Is it safe to travel for my wife as she is 5 week pregnant?

Pregnancy planning

I'm 28yrs old, had one abortion at 5.5 weeks in June. I am planning for pregnancy in late this year or may be Jan 2027. Please suggest when should I start taking folic acid and other medications to conceive and everything goes well. No smoking/drinking. Working out and trying to be on healthy diet on most days. Please suggest ?

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Dr. John Steve Russ - Gynecologist/Obstetrician
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