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I underwent blood tests for PCOD. Kindly review my report.
Query: Hello doctor, I have had hormonal imbalances my whole life. My menstrual cycle has never been regular. I have acne and coarse hair on my body. My gynecologist said that I have severe PCOD and referred me to an endocrinologist. He asked for some blood tests and I need an evaluation of them as he was ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I just read your query about your symptoms and saw your detailed laboratory tests results (attachment removed to protect patient identity). It appears that you have a non-classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia in which there is a partial deficiency of 21 alpha hydro... Read Full »
What happens in Adreno-genital syndrome?
Query: Hello doctor, My 10 years old daughter has a non-classical type of adreno-genital syndrome. She has progressive hirsutism for the last two months. She is not on any medication. She has normal cortisol levels but elevated ACTH, double values testosterone, and elevated DHEA and progesterone value is 1... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Non-classic 21-OHD CAH (21- Hydroxylase-Deficient Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia) is diagnosed with pedigree charting, 60-minute ACTH stimulation test, and 17-hydroxyprogesterone (17-OHP). The symptoms are androgen excess, including acne, premature development of pub... Read Full »
I get irregular periods, hair thinning, body and facial hair growth post lockdown. What should I do?
Query: Hello doctor, I was diagnosed with PCOS four years ago. I used to get irregular periods, hair thinning, and body and facial hair growth post lockdown. I want to know what exactly is the root cause of this. What test is required to know about it further? Please give me your opinion on this. Regards. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for writing in, and I understand your concern. The signs you have are classic symptoms of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). The root cause of this is excess production of androgens produced by ovaries and then small cysts that get formed around ovaries. You wi... Read Full »
Do excess use of birth control pills cause hirsutism?
Query: Hi doctor, I want to ask about hormone imbalance as I have experienced excessive hair growth on my breast, chest, and stomach. I am scared and very depressed. I have chronic anemia. Since I started using birth control pills, I have been experiencing excessive hair growth. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your query and can understand your concern. Excessive hair growth on the chest and stomach can occur due to increased androgens in the body. This is called hirsutism in medical terms. The causes include certain drugs, obesity, PCOS (polycystic ov... Read Full »