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What Causes Irregular Menstruation And Inexplicable Weight Gain?
Question: Hello,my age is 22 i use to have drugs i have quit now ...my prolactin hormone is increased to 39.36
i am getting irregular periods ..i dint get periods from 45 days done the pregnancy test m not pregnant but i have gained weight like crazy around 21kg ..i was 70kg now 91 kg ..just wanna know what to do to get my periods quickly and regulaize and loose weight
i am getting irregular periods ..i dint get periods from 45 days done the pregnancy test m not pregnant but i have gained weight like crazy around 21kg ..i was 70kg now 91 kg ..just wanna know what to do to get my periods quickly and regulaize and loose weight
Brief Answer:
likely PCOS + HYPERPROLACTINEMIA
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for the query to hcm,
With high prolactin levels and irregular cycles with weight gain indicates that you may be suffering from PCOS and hyperprolactinemia and increased insulin resistance.
You need to undergo an ultrasound pelvis to look for polycystic ovaries and a serum testosterone level to estimate high androgen levels.
If PCOS detected then you would have to be placed on low dose oc pills for at least 6 months to regulate hormone levels and also 3 week course of cabergoline 0.25mg twice a week for decreasing prolactin levels.
Thirdly weight has to be reduced by regular exercise in order to decrease the insulin resistance.
you have to be consistent. Hence it is important that you visit your physician soon and get evaluated completely to start the treatment soon.
Regards
likely PCOS + HYPERPROLACTINEMIA
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for the query to hcm,
With high prolactin levels and irregular cycles with weight gain indicates that you may be suffering from PCOS and hyperprolactinemia and increased insulin resistance.
You need to undergo an ultrasound pelvis to look for polycystic ovaries and a serum testosterone level to estimate high androgen levels.
If PCOS detected then you would have to be placed on low dose oc pills for at least 6 months to regulate hormone levels and also 3 week course of cabergoline 0.25mg twice a week for decreasing prolactin levels.
Thirdly weight has to be reduced by regular exercise in order to decrease the insulin resistance.
you have to be consistent. Hence it is important that you visit your physician soon and get evaluated completely to start the treatment soon.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
The doctor has told me to wait for 15days until i get my period but is there any natural way i can do it by following some diet..or u can suggest me a diet to manage weight ? And i get lot of headache my digestion is not good every morning i get up i feel like puking..getting a lot of pimples if u could suggest me something for this..
Brief Answer:
answered
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
You have to understand that its the hormones which are the case of your irregular menses and also the weight gain is hormone related .
It is important the you should be placed on cabergoline sooner and also on low dose oral contraceptive pills after a withdrawal bleed with progestins and then follow a regular exercise and diet schedule to return back to regularity of cycles, decrease prolactin and decreased weight status.
Acne shall also improve once androgen levels in the body reduce.
Please get evaluated for POLYCYSTIC OVARIAN SYNDROME and rule it out.
Regards
answered
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
You have to understand that its the hormones which are the case of your irregular menses and also the weight gain is hormone related .
It is important the you should be placed on cabergoline sooner and also on low dose oral contraceptive pills after a withdrawal bleed with progestins and then follow a regular exercise and diet schedule to return back to regularity of cycles, decrease prolactin and decreased weight status.
Acne shall also improve once androgen levels in the body reduce.
Please get evaluated for POLYCYSTIC OVARIAN SYNDROME and rule it out.
Regards
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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