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What Causes Weight Gain While Suffering From Irregular Periods?
Hello, my daughter is 16 years old. She has been struggling with weight gain since 7 . Recently her family doctor suspected pcos from her blood test because she is having irregular periods. Will met forming work for her and what are the side effects please
Hello and welcome to HCM, The clinical features of weight gain and irregular periods are suspicious of polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). PCOS is characterized by abnormality in ovulation. Certain investigations are required to diagnose PCOS. These investigations include LH, FSH, LH/FSH ratio, testosterone and blood glucose. The LH is raised in PCOS and thus the FSH/LH ratio. Treatment is aimed to regularize the ovulation. Metformin is also a mainstay of treatment to correct deranged blood glucose levels. There are no side effects of medication when taken in prescribed dosage.
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What Causes Weight Gain While Suffering From Irregular Periods?
Hello and welcome to HCM, The clinical features of weight gain and irregular periods are suspicious of polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). PCOS is characterized by abnormality in ovulation. Certain investigations are required to diagnose PCOS. These investigations include LH, FSH, LH/FSH ratio, testosterone and blood glucose. The LH is raised in PCOS and thus the FSH/LH ratio. Treatment is aimed to regularize the ovulation. Metformin is also a mainstay of treatment to correct deranged blood glucose levels. There are no side effects of medication when taken in prescribed dosage. Thanks and take care Dr Shailja Puri