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Pcos

PCOS stands for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, which is a common hormonal problem seen in females in the reproductive age. Here, the ovaries fail to release eggs regularly because of the formation of many small fluid-filled follicles in them. Women with PCOS have irregular menstrual periods, and the levels of androgen (male sex hormone) are elevated.

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I have been bleeding heavily for the past two days. Do I have PCOS or uterine cancer?

Query: Hello doctor, I have been bleeding heavily for the past two days. I had large blood clots, and I soak through a sanitary pad every one to two hours. My last normal period was before five months. After that, I did not get a period for the next two months. I got a period on the third month but it only...  Read Full »


Dr. Nadia Khan

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I doubt that you have polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) which is the most common cause of irregular cycle in young age like you. Secondly, it is not necessary that hormonal levels become abnormal always to make a diagnosis of PCOS. It could be a clinical diagnosis as ...  Read Full »

My periods are irregular. How can I regularize it?

Query: Hello doctor, How to regulate periods on time? How to manage my overweight? My height is 5 inches, weight is 150 lbs. Please help me on how to control my weight and periods problem.  Read Full »


Dr. Nadia Khan

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It seems that you might have problems with PCOS. It is a complex problem commonly affecting young girls. Once your weight will be reduced to at least 11 lbs from the current level, your cycle will regularize itself. For weight reduction, first of all, you can try low...  Read Full »

Does continuous changes in luteal phase indicate PCOS?

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 31-year-old woman. My menstrual cycle usually lasts between 27 to 30 days. I usually ovulate on day 12 of my cycle. I usually track ovulation so I know I do ovulate. I recently took a blood test that shows my MCV is 77 and my MCH is 25 both below normal range. My HbA1c was 5.90 ...  Read Full »


Dr. Nadia Khan

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is really good to know that you are very knowledgeable about your cycle routine. Let me add a few things further into it. The first thing is that the luteal phase is always fixed (14 days) while the follicular phase varies in women's cycle due to hormonal changes ...  Read Full »

I am stressed due to missed periods. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor, I was diagnosed with PCOS last year. My doctor told me to take Diane 35 for four months. I stopped the pill two months ago, so my last period was on the very next month of stoppage of the drug. The periods was shorter and had no periods the next month. However, I had brown spotting or ...  Read Full »


Dr. Nadia Khan

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome) is a condition which has multiple problems. When a woman at younger age group is having menstrual problems so most probably it has been considered due to PCOS, which is a biochemical abnormality existing in the body. You have to tak...  Read Full »

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