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Irregular Periods With Slighly Elevated Testosterone Levels. On Birth Control. Can I Become Pregnant In Future?
Hi, I have had irregular periods as long as i can remember. When i was 14, my periods would come around every two weeks and were very heavy. The doctor put me on birth control to control my hormones. Ive had yearly screenings every year since and my doctor suggested that i might have pcos . However the only symptoms i seem to have is irregular periods and slightly elevated testoterone levels. Is this something else? Im 23 now and hoping to get pregnant in a year after i get married.
Mon, 4 Feb 2013
Hello,
Thanks for your query.
Irregular cycles with increased testosterone levels suggests diagnosis of PCOS.
I recommend you to continue with your doctors prescription.
Reduce weight atleast by 5%. It will increase your chances of conception.
Eat balanced diet.
Since you are young -23 years , chances of conception are high.
Wish you good luck,
regards,
Dr Nilofer
Thanks for your query.
Irregular cycles with increased testosterone levels suggests diagnosis of PCOS.
I recommend you to continue with your doctors prescription.
Reduce weight atleast by 5%. It will increase your chances of conception.
Eat balanced diet.
Since you are young -23 years , chances of conception are high.
Wish you good luck,
regards,
Dr Nilofer
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