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Primary Ovarian Insufficiency

Primary ovarian insufficiency, or premature ovarian failure, is a condition that occurs when a woman's ovaries stop functioning (before menopause). As a result, their hormone levels (such as estrogen levels) are low, and their ovaries do not release eggs regularly, often leading to infertility. Such women may have occasional or irregular periods and can get pregnant.

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My girlfriend suffers from PCOD. Is taking COCD harmful?

Query: Hi doctor, My girlfriend had irregular periods and USG pelvis showed PCOD. So, she is taking COCP. In spite of taking the drug properly, she missed her period this month. Is anything wrong with her? What to do now? Does she need to continue the drug? Or should she stop it? I heard that COCP may caus...  Read Full »

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Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Combined oral contraceptive pill (COCP) is absolutely safe for her. It does not cause cancer (low dose COCP). Just check the content of COCP which she is taking. If dose of Estrogen (Ethinyl estradiol) is 20 or 30 mcg, she can safely continue the medicine. In fact, COCP i...  Read Full »

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