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Should I Continue PCOS Treatment Even Not Planning For Pregnancy?

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Posted on Mon, 14 Apr 2014
Question: hi i m 32 yrs old and on a pcod treatment since the last 6 yrs and i m talking crisanta ls and glycomet and simrose, optisulin, evion, folvite, immunace forte. i was planning to conceive but now due to some health issues we can't have a baby and so i m never planning to conceive. so could i stop these pills specially crisanta ls and glycomet or do i need to take these lifelong? n also with crisanta ls i m having major mood swings, weight gain, fluid retention and also some swellings on my leg is that possible??? can i stop crisanta ls now?
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Answered by Dr. Bhagyashree.B (1 hour later)
Brief Answer: stop crisanta. can continue vitamins Detailed Answer: Dear XXX, Thanks for writing to healthcare magic. If you are not planning to conceive then there is no need to continue the medications. The following medicine folic acid, simrose, immunace forte, evion are vitamin supplements and don't have any side effects . you can continue them if you want. Glycomet, optisulin are for pcos. You can stop them. Crisanta is a oral contraceptive pill that regularises menstrual cycles. If you are having irregular cycles then you may consider switching to another oral contraceptive pill Or tab Diane 35. Swelling, mood swings are common with crisanta. You can consider stopping the same. If you are overweight then please continue weight loss regimen. Please write back with any queries. Thanks Dr Bhagyashree
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Should I Continue PCOS Treatment Even Not Planning For Pregnancy?

Brief Answer: stop crisanta. can continue vitamins Detailed Answer: Dear XXX, Thanks for writing to healthcare magic. If you are not planning to conceive then there is no need to continue the medications. The following medicine folic acid, simrose, immunace forte, evion are vitamin supplements and don't have any side effects . you can continue them if you want. Glycomet, optisulin are for pcos. You can stop them. Crisanta is a oral contraceptive pill that regularises menstrual cycles. If you are having irregular cycles then you may consider switching to another oral contraceptive pill Or tab Diane 35. Swelling, mood swings are common with crisanta. You can consider stopping the same. If you are overweight then please continue weight loss regimen. Please write back with any queries. Thanks Dr Bhagyashree