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Are Contraceptive Pills Advised When Having PCOS And Irregular Periods?
Question: I am 19 yrs old. I have a problem of PCOS. My periods are irregular. I am overweight. I have an active lifestyle with college, tuitions etc. Can I take contraceptive pills on a regular basis?
Brief Answer:
can take contraceptive pills
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear ,I understand your concern.I am sorry for your condition.
In my opinion polycystic ovarian disease (PCOD) is routinely seen these days due to change in lifestyle and food habits.
Clinical features of PCOD:-
1.Irregular periods.
2.Over weight or obesity.
3.Hirsutism:- Hair growth on chin ,face.
4.Ultrasound shows PCOD appearance in ovaries.
Check for your weight. The optimum weight should be 100 minus from the height in cms.
For example-height is 160 cms.
Optimum weight must be 160-100=60kg.
I need to know :-
1.Your height?
2.Your weight?
3.Any facial hair?
4.Any black pigmentation over the neck?
Of course you can take the contraceptive pills for a few months and then check the status of PCOD on ultrasound.
Kindly provide me the information I am ready for further discussion.
can take contraceptive pills
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear ,I understand your concern.I am sorry for your condition.
In my opinion polycystic ovarian disease (PCOD) is routinely seen these days due to change in lifestyle and food habits.
Clinical features of PCOD:-
1.Irregular periods.
2.Over weight or obesity.
3.Hirsutism:- Hair growth on chin ,face.
4.Ultrasound shows PCOD appearance in ovaries.
Check for your weight. The optimum weight should be 100 minus from the height in cms.
For example-height is 160 cms.
Optimum weight must be 160-100=60kg.
I need to know :-
1.Your height?
2.Your weight?
3.Any facial hair?
4.Any black pigmentation over the neck?
Of course you can take the contraceptive pills for a few months and then check the status of PCOD on ultrasound.
Kindly provide me the information I am ready for further discussion.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
My height is 5 ft 4 inches. My weight is 73kg. I have facial hair and acne problem. But no pigmentation on my neck.
Brief Answer:
weight reduction is most important
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,I got your information.
Iam sorry to say but your weight is more than optimum .
The optimum weight must be 60 kg.
Androgens are increased in PCOD resulting in increase in facial hair.
Weight reduction is the most and first important thing in the management of PCOD.
Even 10% reduction of weight will make the cycles regular.
So put your maximum effort to decrease the
weight by-
1.Doing exercise or walking or jogging.
2.Avoid junk food .
3.Include fruits and veggies in your diet.
As you dont have any black pigmentation over the neck it means you dont have any insulin resistance and you dont need metformin.
Treatment of PCOD-
1 weight reduction.
2.Oral contraceptive pills - estrogen with progesterone with anti androgenic effect is effective.They are to be used for 3 to 6months .
After the course you can check in ultrasound to know the status of PCOD in ovaries.
So consult a gynaecologist for the apt treatment.
Dont worry by following the above things you will see the result.so relax .PCOD is commonly seen these days and with weight reduction and apt treatment symptoms will be relieved.
weight reduction is most important
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,I got your information.
Iam sorry to say but your weight is more than optimum .
The optimum weight must be 60 kg.
Androgens are increased in PCOD resulting in increase in facial hair.
Weight reduction is the most and first important thing in the management of PCOD.
Even 10% reduction of weight will make the cycles regular.
So put your maximum effort to decrease the
weight by-
1.Doing exercise or walking or jogging.
2.Avoid junk food .
3.Include fruits and veggies in your diet.
As you dont have any black pigmentation over the neck it means you dont have any insulin resistance and you dont need metformin.
Treatment of PCOD-
1 weight reduction.
2.Oral contraceptive pills - estrogen with progesterone with anti androgenic effect is effective.They are to be used for 3 to 6months .
After the course you can check in ultrasound to know the status of PCOD in ovaries.
So consult a gynaecologist for the apt treatment.
Dont worry by following the above things you will see the result.so relax .PCOD is commonly seen these days and with weight reduction and apt treatment symptoms will be relieved.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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