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What could be the cause of delayed periods despite taking medications for PCOS?

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Dr. Uzma Arqam

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Published At January 17, 2023
Reviewed AtJanuary 19, 2023

Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

I am facing a serious issue. My periods got missed for the last two months, this has happened for the first time. After the first month I went to a gynecologist she did an ultrasound and found I was having ovary cysts. She gave me medications and told me that I will get periods. Then 15 days passed with no periods and then I went to her again. She did an ultrasound again and the ovary cysts were gone now. After examination, she told me that I have minor symptoms of PCOS and gave me medications for three months, and told me that I will get periods soon. It has been two months and some days now. Still, I did not get any periods and I am really scared now. Will I get periods again? Or will I become a mother? My age is 17.

Answered by Dr. Uzma Arqam

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

You are 17 years old and still in the phase of developing your reproductive system. For months or even years after puberty, many girls experience irregular or anovulatory cycles.

1. Have you recently experienced any abnormal hair growth or any sudden increase in weight? These are also associated with PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome) along with amenorrhea or scanty periods.

2. Take tablet Primolute N (Norethisterone) 10 mg 12 hourly for seven days and wait for 10 days for withdrawal.

3. On day two of bleeding do tests for investigating PCOS (serum progesterone, testosterone, serum insulin, serum prolactin, thyroid function tests, FSH and LH ratio).

4. Follow results and discuss here or with a local gynecologist to have treatment properly.

5. Daily walk with exercise to reduce weight to have a normal BMI (body mass index).

6. Eat a healthy diet with low salt, sugar, and oil.

After the above tablets, you have to get periods and then after laboratories and periods, you can have combined oral contraceptive pills for two to three months for regulation of cycles.

I hope you get my point.

Best of luck.

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

Dr. Uzma Arqam
Dr. Uzma Arqam

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