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What is the permanent solution for irregular periods?

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Dr. K. Shobana

Published At April 20, 2016
Reviewed AtFebruary 19, 2024

Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

My sister is 22 years old. She is suffering from irregular periods. She is taking Diane-35 to get regular periods. If she stops the tablet, then her periods will go missing. What is the permanent solution for her? Please suggest. Additionally, she has thyroid problem. She is under regular medicine for thyroid.

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

As I can presume, your sister is having cystic ovaries with irregular menstruation termed polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). Here, the ovaries produce hormones in a disordered manner as well as there is no production of egg. Probably it can be due to obesity or hypothyroidism also. My question is, whether she got tested for this by blood investigations and ultrasonography or taking this pill empirically? If not, then she needs a detailed hormonal testing to diagnose the cause. If she is having PCOS, then the treatment starts with weight reduction as well as lifestyle modification like avoiding junk foods, engaging into exercises such as swimming and walking regularly.as well as avoiding a stressful life. You can ask her to start these things immediately. Continue the pill as well as thyroid medication for six cycles at least. Check her thyroid status once in three months.

Investigations to be done

Serum LH (luteinizing hormone), FSH (follicle stimulating hormone), prolactin, TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone), T3, T4, testosterone and DHEA (dehydroepiandrosterone). Also, ultrasonography of whole abdomen has to be taken.

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Sanjay Kumar Bhattacharyya
Dr. Sanjay Kumar Bhattacharyya

Obstetrics and Gynecology

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