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What Causes PCOS?

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Posted on Mon, 11 May 2015
Question: Hello I think I may have pcos (poly steric overy syndrome) can you tell me a bit more information about it and how doctors can diagnosis it im 19 and don't have regular periods, I had a surgical abortion nearly 3 years ago and my periods havnt been right since
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Soumen Patra (22 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Details are given below. Need proper investigation.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Thanks for writing to us. Followings are my comments:

PCOS is most common endocrine disorder among reproductive age group women. It is associated with metabolic dysfunction, irregular late period and impairment of proper ovulation, leads to conceiving problem in future.

Symptoms include: irregular or no menstrual periods, heavy periods, excess body and facial hair, acne, pelvic pain, trouble getting pregnant and patches of thick, darker, velvety skin.

Some investigation should be done like pelvic ultrasound scan, complete hormone profile (LH/ FSH, estrogen, progesterone, androgen, DHEAS, prolactin, thyroid level etc).

Kindly, consult with your local gynecologist for clinical examination and above mentioned test. Take suggestive treatment according to that.

Hope, it helps for your information. Kindly, close the discussion if you don't have any other query.

Wish your good health and take care yourself.

Regards,
Dr S Patra

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Soumen Patra (17 minutes later)
Well i have irregular or no menstrual periods, also i gave awful pelvic pain regulary and i have patches of darker skin, my skin flares up and very acne prone, my hair is very thin and snaps off, i have excess body hair too, does it sound like i have pcos?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Soumen Patra (23 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Mostly PCOS. Need proper treatment.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Thanks for follow up query.

According to your information, above clinical symptoms are MOSTLY suggestive of Poly Cystic Ovarian Syndrome or PCOS.

I suggest you to undergo above mentioned tests after clinical examination to determine the severity of disease.

Take LOW carbohydrate diet, control body weight through regular exercise and maintain genital hygiene.

You need combined hormonal pill and other suggestive treatment according to test report. You can contact with me following ultrasound scan and blood test.

Hope, I have answered your query. Kindly, close the discussion.

All the best and good luck.

Regards,
Dr S Patra
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What Causes PCOS?

Brief Answer: Details are given below. Need proper investigation. Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for writing to us. Followings are my comments: PCOS is most common endocrine disorder among reproductive age group women. It is associated with metabolic dysfunction, irregular late period and impairment of proper ovulation, leads to conceiving problem in future. Symptoms include: irregular or no menstrual periods, heavy periods, excess body and facial hair, acne, pelvic pain, trouble getting pregnant and patches of thick, darker, velvety skin. Some investigation should be done like pelvic ultrasound scan, complete hormone profile (LH/ FSH, estrogen, progesterone, androgen, DHEAS, prolactin, thyroid level etc). Kindly, consult with your local gynecologist for clinical examination and above mentioned test. Take suggestive treatment according to that. Hope, it helps for your information. Kindly, close the discussion if you don't have any other query. Wish your good health and take care yourself. Regards, Dr S Patra For future query, you can directly approach me through http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/Funnel?page=askDoctorDirectly&docId=63326