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Can I take Pause-MF and OCPs safely for PCOD?

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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

A month back, I had spotting, but I started to bleed the next month but not stopped. I take paused Tablet Pause-MF for three days which I took twice daily, and I have the polycystic ovarian disease. Two years back, I had the same complaint, and my doctor suggested Tablet Ovral L. One year back ultrasound scan was done, and there were polycystic ovarian disease changes in the report. Is anything serious, doctor?

Answered by Dr. Poonguzhali Liston

Education:

MS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Poonguzhali Liston is a skilled Obstetrician and Gynecologist specializing in comprehensive women’s health care, including high-risk pregnancies, infertility, and minimally invasive gynecological surgeries. She is experienced in prenatal care, childbirth, and managing reproductive health disorders. Dr. Liston is committed to providing compassionate, personalized care focused on enhancing women’s health and well-being at every stage of life through evidence-based and patient-centered treatment.    

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Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

PCOD (polycystic ovarian disease) is a hormonal condition in which there are irregular periods. Sometimes there is a very little hormone for a cycle to go through and there is reduced bleeding, spotting, or even absence of periods. This can be followed by a period of excessive bleeding. So to regularise your hormones and periods, it is best to take oral contraceptive pills. This PCOD is usually accompanied by glucose intolerance (that is, the glucose consumed by you is not processed properly) and thyroid complaints (this also can be the cause of irregular periods. My advice to you would be:

  1. To get a thyroid function test and glucose levels done.
  2. Take the Tablet Pause-MF (Tranexamic Acid and Mefenamic Acid) for two more days and see if the bleeding stops.
  3. It would also be advisable to start oral contraceptive pills for three cycles to regularise your cycle after bleeding stops.
  4. Depending on your thyroid and sugar report, adequate medications for that could be started.
  5. Lifestyle modification like healthy eating habits exercises at least five days a week will help manage the condition.

I hope this helps.

Thank you and take care.

Regards.

Medically reviewed by Dr. Sneha Kannan
Published At July 4, 2020
Reviewed At October 30, 2025

Education:

MS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Poonguzhali Liston is a skilled Obstetrician and Gynecologist specializing in comprehensive women’s health care, including high-risk pregnancies, infertility, and minimally invasive gynecological surgeries. She is experienced in prenatal care, childbirth, and managing reproductive health disorders. Dr. Liston is committed to providing compassionate, personalized care focused on enhancing women’s health and well-being at every stage of life through evidence-based and patient-centered treatment.    

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BDS

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Dr. Sneha Kannan is a skilled Dental Surgeon with expertise in providing general dental care, including scaling, fillings, and preventive treatments. She does oral surgery procedures such as extractions and minor surgical interventions. She does procedures in restorative dentistry, including crowns, bridges, and dentures. She is an expert in doing endodontic treatments such as root canal therapy. She is well-versed in doing procedures in cosmetic dentistry, including teeth whitening and smile correction. She can provide pediatric dental care for children’s oral health and preventive treatments. She promotes oral hygiene awareness and preventive dental practices.  

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Education:

MS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Poonguzhali Liston is a skilled Obstetrician and Gynecologist specializing in comprehensive women’s health care, including high-risk pregnancies, infertility, and minimally invasive gynecological surgeries. She is experienced in prenatal care, childbirth, and managing reproductive health disorders. Dr. Liston is committed to providing compassionate, personalized care focused on enhancing women’s health and well-being at every stage of life through evidence-based and patient-centered treatment.    

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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