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What Causes Irregular Menstruation, Abdominal Cramps And Weight Gain?

Posted on Mon, 8 Jun 2015

Question: I have been having irregular menstruation over last 5-6 years. It skips for 1-2 months at times.
I am married for 5 months now, but we have never had intercourse till date. He doesn't stay much and keeps traveling, so only 3-4 days he is at home.

I do not get periods every month.
Last month I was having too much cramps n no bleeding, so I took Modus 10 one tablet for 5 days and I got withdrawal bleeding within 3 days.
This month again I got cramps but no bleeding, so again I took Modus 10 for 8 days, but its been 7 days now and I did not get withdrawal bleeding. I took for 8 days because I was going to some other station and returning back after 8 days so I took for 8 days so that after I return back I get the bleeding but I haven't got yet. I got slight cramps but no bleeding yet.

What could be the cause? What do you suggest what I should do?
I have gained weight over last 2-3 months around 8 kgs but I guess its because of eating too much of dairy products. Earlier my weight was 50kg now its 58kgs and waist was 32, now its 35.

Please suggest me how to go about?

Answered by Dr. Soumya (41 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Please lose weight

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Thanks for your query.

I have read you query and I understand your concerns about no periods.

Following is my reply:

1) Weight gain seems to be the sole reason behind your weight gain.

2) Please start regular exercise and diet regimen to avoid further weight gain.

3) If you lose weight and go back to your previous weight, your cycles will be regular.

4) Modus does act but it needs higher dosage as your weight increases. I suggest you wait for another week and then decide the further coyrse of action if you dont get periods. You are likely to get periods within next one week.

I hope I answered you query and addressed your concerns.

Let me know if you wish to ask any further questions. I will be glad to help you.

Regards,
Dr. Soumya

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Soumya (55 minutes later)

Thank you Dr for your advice.

I never had regular periods even when my weight was 45 kgs. My height is 5.2

Last month also the weight was almost same but I got withdrawal bleeding within 3 days of completing 5 day Modus 10 course.

What is the reason now for the delay? Is it because I took it for 8 days and not 5 days?

And also please let me know how to regularize my menstrual cycle?

Also please suggest me preventive measures to avoid pregnancy. We do not want to plan a baby for next 2-3 years. What would be the best prescription for the same?

Await reply
Regards
XXXX

Answered by Dr. Soumya (24 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Birth control pills are best

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

If you wish to have regular periods and avoid pregnancy, better to go ahead with oral contraceptive pills also called birth control pills.

These pills will help you to regularise periods and avoid pregnancy while on pills.

Let me know if you need any more clarification.

Regards,
Dr. Soumya

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Soumya (1 hour later)

What is the reason now for the delay? Is it because I took it for 8 days and not 5 days?

I am getting slight cramps, are you sure I will get the bleeding in a weeks time?

Can I take control pills for 2 years, wat would b the side effects? Will it b safe healthwise?

Please suggest the name of the pills.

Would b glad if you could reply to all my queries.

Regards n Thanks
XXXX

Answered by Dr. Soumya (14 hours later)

Brief Answer:
You can take pills for 2 years

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

The periods are generally delayed and irregular in women with polycystic ovaries ( PCOS).

You can take pills for 2 years. There wont be side effects. They are safe.

There are many tablets in market. Tablets like femilon, XXXXXXX ovral etc..

If you dont get periods in next one week , you may need to repeat the tablets.

I hope your all questions are cleared.

Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar