Polycystic ovarian disease (PCOD) affects women in their childbearing years and results in hormonal imbalance. Irregular and heavy periods, hair growth on face and body, male-pattern baldness, weight gain, etc., are the common symptoms.
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I have PCOD and took Meprate. Why have I not got my periods yet?
Query: Hi doctor, I had taken Meprate one month back and still have not got my periods. I have done home pregnancy test five times and beta hCG, all were negative. What can be the reason for my delay in periods? Also, my weight is 211 lbs, I have PCOD and am obese. What can be the reason for delayed menstr... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. PCOD is a condition where ovary causes multiple cysts which makes menses irregular and obesity itself increases the condition. So, only Meprate will not solve the problem, you should get an LH and FSH test done and please send me your sonography report. Meanwhile, I wou... Read Full »
I have not got periods for three years. Can I have PCOD?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 25-year-old female with two kids. The first child is seven years old and the second child is four years old. I was getting an injection for three months after my second child was born. I got it for a year and stopped it because it made me feel sick. Then I started noticing that I ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. According to the medicines and the description of your symptoms, it appears that you have a polycystic ovarian disease. In this small cysts are formed in the ovaries resulting in hormonal imbalance. This causes delayed periods and even absence of periods for some time. ... Read Full »