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Why does my teenage sister not get periods for one year?
Query: Hello doctor, My younger sister, who is 15 years and five months, had her first-period last year and again had her second period a month later. But, after that, she did not have her periods at all. We consulted a gynecologist who suggested an ultrasound. The report reveals a small uterus 53.3 by 19.... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your sister could be having polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). It is a metabolic problem that is quite common these days. This is not a disease related to only the ovaries but the whole metabolism of the body. This usually manifests as irregular cycles, excess hair ... Read Full »
Can PCOS cause irregular and prolonged periods?
Query: Hi doctor, I am 33 years old. I had bleeding for five weeks and two days and so I did a pelvic exam. I do not know the reason for the bleeding and everything was in the average size. I did not get periods of nine months. I usually have periods only for two to three times per year. Can I have PCOS? ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You cannot see polycystic changes on ultrasound as only fifty percent of people show changes due to PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome). If you have any of these changes such as excess acne, unwanted facial or body hair, or severe hair fall along with irregular periods i... Read Full »
What could be the reason for the late period with negative pregnancy tests?
Query: Hello doctor, I have PCOD. And I am having Metformin and PCOD. But a year ago, I left using it; since then, I have been regular on my periods. Recently I got married three months ago, and we have not been using any protection. I am late for my periods by 19 days and two negative pregnancy tests. Due... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Please do not worry, as this can be sorted out. The first thing is that you need to reduce your weight to get your periods regularly without any medications spontaneously. As PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome) is a lifestyle-related problem, it is the weight gain tha... Read Full »
Why are my daughter's period irregular even after taking Dronis 20?
Query: Hi doctor, My daughter is 19 years old, and she has a history of the irregular period for the past three years and has been taking Dronis 20 as suggested by the doctor for 21 days and to stop for six days, like this for six months. During this time, her period is regular. Now it is again irregular.... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read the details of the problem about your daughter and can totally understand your concern. The irregularities in the menstrual cycles could be due to the underlying hormonal disturbances or sometimes due to a lifestyle related problem called PCOS (polycysti... Read Full »
What is the reason for my period irregularities, hormonal imbalance or iron deficiency?
Query: Hello doctor, I am in my mid-30s, morbidly obese and taking Lamictal. My Hb is always low due to iron deficiency and I have been short of breath. My period has been thrown off from time to time but this month I have shortness of breath and my heart has been pounding. My period was four days late an... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your description and would help you for sure. Your period irregularities are mostly a consequence of hormonal disturbances associated with your obesity, which could be even a part of a lifestyle disorder called PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome).... Read Full »
Can a tampon being inside the body for a long time cause delay in periods?
Query: Hello doctor, I had sex with a tampon in and did not realize that it was still in my body until a week later, when I found it. When I had sex, we used a condom but I did not started my period tyet. Do you think the tampon being in my body for so long could delay my period? I am currently on Lexapro... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Tampon will not cause any delay in the menstrual cycle or periods. Forgetting tampon for a long time may make you prone to genital infections though. Delay in menstrual cycle is more of a hormonal function. Even though you used a condom the chances of pregnancy canno... Read Full »
How to treat my menstrual problem with PCOS?
Query: Hello doctor, I have been diagnosed with PCOS last November. My doctor recommended that I take a pill named Cybelle (Cyproterone Acetate + Ethinylestradiol) for six months. She told me to stop after six months and advised me to observe if I get to menstruate the following month. I did, and I was so... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern and would help you for sure. Please do not be stressed out, as this is a pretty common lifestyle disorder these days. And it is a lifelong condition and there is no cure to get rid of this condition. But, yes, this problem could be very well... Read Full »
What are the possible causes for delayed periods?
Query: Hello doctor, I generally have regular periods and for the first time I had my period 12 days earlier this month and it is continuing for more than 10 days. I am currently on Sepia 200. Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Before we could determine the exact cause for this prolonged bleeding, I would like to know a little more details about your previous cycles. As you said you always had regular cycles, just wanted to know if your previous period was on time and had a normal pattern ... Read Full »
What should I do for delayed periods with weight gain and increased TSH levels?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 24-year-old female. My weight is 125 lbs, height is 5.3 feet. My complaint is face chubbiness, and I gained about 11 in the past 6 months, and the main problem is that I missed my menses this month. My LMP was on 15th April. As per gynecologist advise I did CBC, fasting sugar, ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, you can take the Primolut N tablet as advised by your gynecologist. As your periods have gotten delayed by almost more than 45 days, it is unlikely that they would come naturally, even if it does, it may not be similar to your natural menstrual pattern, this is... Read Full »
Is there any permanent solution for my irregular bleeding problem?
Query: Hello doctor, I recently turned 19. I suffer from irregular periods. I did not have my periods for two to three months and then when I have them it would continue for a whole month straight without a pause. I have had the period gap problem for a few years now and recently started with these elong... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. This could probably be PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome), which is a lifestyle disorder and because of the hormonal imbalances it causes can lead to irregular periods or maybe even thyroid abnormality which needs evaluation. There is nothing to be worried about and it ... Read Full »