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Could My Irregular Periods And Recent Weight Gain Indicate PCOD?
Question: Hi Doctor,
I am 31 year old, the concern is my periods are not regular at all even before the wedding and when consulted gynecologist she treated me and then i gave birth to a baby girl now 3.8years old and again i started gaining weight from past 6 to 8 months i dont remember when i got my period at all its been more than 6 months and i am concerned two months back i just saw some spots and i am sure i cant be pregnant cos we dint plan for another baby please let me know how to handle this is this PCOD cos prior to wedding that was confirmed that PCOD and after baby it should have gone is what my understanding but please help me
I am 31 year old, the concern is my periods are not regular at all even before the wedding and when consulted gynecologist she treated me and then i gave birth to a baby girl now 3.8years old and again i started gaining weight from past 6 to 8 months i dont remember when i got my period at all its been more than 6 months and i am concerned two months back i just saw some spots and i am sure i cant be pregnant cos we dint plan for another baby please let me know how to handle this is this PCOD cos prior to wedding that was confirmed that PCOD and after baby it should have gone is what my understanding but please help me
Brief Answer:
Detailed below.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Firstly, weight changes and hormone imbalance are inter-related situations. Though, PCOD is often corrected following a pregnancy owing to the prolonged progesterone effect, it is not a dictum.
In the current scenario, I would ask you to see a gynecologist for further evaluation, including a complete clinical examination, hormonal essay and a trans-vaginal sonogram if possible. Further management can be planned accordingly.
Meanwhile, you have to adopt a healthy lifestyle and maintain your weight within normal range. Please remember that stress, use of certain medications can also cause weight changes. Yet, there is no need to worry because you have a treatable condition.
Hope this helps. Please let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Shanti V.
Detailed below.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Firstly, weight changes and hormone imbalance are inter-related situations. Though, PCOD is often corrected following a pregnancy owing to the prolonged progesterone effect, it is not a dictum.
In the current scenario, I would ask you to see a gynecologist for further evaluation, including a complete clinical examination, hormonal essay and a trans-vaginal sonogram if possible. Further management can be planned accordingly.
Meanwhile, you have to adopt a healthy lifestyle and maintain your weight within normal range. Please remember that stress, use of certain medications can also cause weight changes. Yet, there is no need to worry because you have a treatable condition.
Hope this helps. Please let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Shanti V.
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