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Dr. J. N. Naidu

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Published At October 26, 2023
Reviewed AtApril 16, 2024

Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I went to the doctor last week for a checkup. I have a light period (usually my menstruation lasts for one or two days) but I get my period every month on the same date. I am facing this problem for about three years. Four years back, when I was 19 years old, I was very obese, and I weighed 187 pounds. Then gradually, I started losing weight by following some lifestyle changes. I followed a portion-control diet, and I lost 48 pounds. Now, I weigh 138 pounds. Last week, I went to the doctor since I am still having light bleeding during my period which usually lasts for just two days.

The doctor took an ultrasound of my ovaries and said that I have polycystic ovaries. She asked me to lose more weight, at least a minimum of 22 pounds. My question is that 10 to 15 days before my period, I have a bloating issue. My belly swells too much even if I do not eat much. My thighs also look big due to bloating. I cannot lose weight. It feels as if I have eaten a lot and my stomach too looks big. I am taking medicine Glucophage and Diane 35. After taking Diane 35 for about eight days again I experienced bloating issues, weight gain, and period cramps and I think it is an indicator of the arrival of my period. Please help me with this.

Answered by Dr. J. N. Naidu

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I appreciate that you have chosen icliniq for your medical needs.

I suggest you do the following:

  1. Increase physical activity slowly by doing yoga, pranayama, etc. for 45 minutes daily.
  2. Eat more boiled vegetables and fruits.
  3. Avoid junk foods, carbonated beverages, ice creams, cool drinks, coffee, tea, smoking, drinking alcohol, etc.
  4. Avoid fatty foods.

Also, I suggest you do the following tests:

  1. Hb (hemoglobin), CBC (complete blood count).
  2. TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone).
  3. Fasting blood glucose.
  4. Serum albumin.
  5. Serum creatinine.
  6. Routine urine examination.

Please share your test results so that the problem can be evaluated properly, and I can suggest you the appropriate treatment. It was a pleasure to have you at icliniq.

Thank you.

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

Dr. J. N. Naidu
Dr. J. N. Naidu

General Practitioner

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