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Can Chondromalacia Patella Cause Knee Pain?
Hi, I am 20 years old and have been diagnose with PCOS for the past 6 or 7 years and have been on treatment with the birth control pill Diane-35. I have been having knee pain a lot recently. I did some research and came across Chondromalacia Patella. Do you think that may be the cause of my pain?
Tue, 5 May 2020
Hello,
Some birth control pills causes decreased bone density in long term.Cause of your pain may be due to chondromalacia patella, it's symptoms like pain on climbing stairs, getting up from floor or chair after long rest. Check your weight whether you are gaining weight.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr. Krishnakanth. K
Some birth control pills causes decreased bone density in long term.Cause of your pain may be due to chondromalacia patella, it's symptoms like pain on climbing stairs, getting up from floor or chair after long rest. Check your weight whether you are gaining weight.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr. Krishnakanth. K
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