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What Causes Irregular Menstruation While Treating PCOD?

Posted on Tue, 19 Jan 2016

Question: Hello Doctor,

My wife, XXXXXXX xxxxx, has PCOD problem. She was on medication for 3 months. Post that now she had her period after 2 months just for 1 day. Currently she is not taking any medicine. Can you please advise. We are also planning for a baby.

Thanks,
xxxxx

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (28 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Stepwise treatment

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear, I have gone through your question and understand your concerns .
PCOS is a condition in which the ovulation is irregular or delayed, or sometimes no ovulation at all.
This is the cause for irregular periods and difficulty in conceiving.
Treatment for conception in PCOS patients should be done stepwise, the next step to be followed when the previous one fails:
1. Ovulation induction with drugs
2. Intrauterine insemination
3. In vitro fertilization ( IVF)
Moreover, weight loss and regular exercise help in conceiving in PCOS patients by improving the hormonal conditions in the body.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Please do get back for further queries.
Wishing you good health.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
OBGYN
Maternal and fetal medicine specialist

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

Follow up: Dr. Deepti Verma (10 minutes later)

Thanks for your reply.

Can you please advise, if step 1 refers to medication we have already taken and explain more about the step 2. Which hospital or Doctors you can recommend. Also if any side effect if you can mention.

Can you please also explain some exercise. Should she join a Gym or they can be done at home.

Thanks again.
xxxxxxx

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (52 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Detailed answer below

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
Please upload your prescription paper so that I can explain you what treatment she has taken.
Intrauterine insemination or IUI is a procedure in which the semen is introduced in uterine cavity by a catheter, to promote conception.
Weight loss should be done by regular aerobic exercises, jogging for at least30 minutes a day and eating low fat diet.Please tell the place you are residing so that I can suggest doctors and hospitals.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma

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

Follow up: Dr. Deepti Verma (18 hours later)

Thank again.

I have uploaded the prescription (3 pages) and currently I reside in XXXXXXX Please help.

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Ovulation induction drugs

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
I have reviewed the prescription papers.
She has not been given any ovulation induction drugs.
You both can consult in OBGYN department of Medanta Hospital, XXXXXXX for appropriate treatment.
You can get back to me anytime for further queries by asking a direct question to me on the health care magic portal.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma

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

Follow up: Dr. Deepti Verma (12 minutes later)

Thank you. That was very helpful.

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (3 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Happy to help

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
I am happy to have helped you.
Please review and close the query.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma

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