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My friend with PCOS is experiencing suicidal tendencies. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor. I have a friend struggling with polycystic ovary syndrome. She is trying to conceive but has not had any luck, and on top of that, she has been feeling down lately. Also, she has suicidal thoughts, which has got me worried. I know PCOS can mess with your hormones and make it harder to ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. Your friend is suffering from polycystic ovarian disease (PCOD). In this disease, the periods become irregular, and there is difficulty in conceiving a baby, which may be the cause of her suicidal thoughts. The hormo... Read Full »
Why did I have delayed periods with negative pregnancy test?
Query: Hi doctor, I am 18 years old and I am sexually active. Last month, I had sex twice using condoms. I did not get my periods for the past two months. Frequently, I have delayed periods for few days. So I took a pregnancy test last week and it came back negative. I do not know whether I am pregnant ... Read Full »
Dr. Mishra Keeranmayee Mihirkumar
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I need to know the exact date of your last period. Please mention whether you have any weight gain, excessive facial or body hair, delayed periods, and dark pigmentation around the neck or armpits. As your pregnancy test is negative, you have a chance of developing PCOS... Read Full »
Can irregular periods cause unwanted hair growth and acne?
Query: Hello doctor, I am experiencing irregular periods, sometimes two times a month (latest before three months) and sometimes it will skip for two or three months. I also noticed that I suddenly have hair growing on my stomach and chest. Also, I do not have hair on my legs before but now I have a few ha... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. According to your statement, now you are suffering from amenorrhea (absence of menstrual cycle), hirsutism (hair growth in women in the male pattern), acne (pimples-one type of acne on the back) and having no history of thyroid or hormo... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I am 26 years old. I recently found out that I have PCOS by taking some blood tests and ultrasounds. I noticed that I have a medium-sized cyst on my ovaries. So the doctor has given me birth control pills and a few packs of Metformin. I am worried about the cyst. Please give me advice... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. PCOD is best to be diagnosed by history and never by ultrasound. It will be overdiagnosed. If I may explain - polycystic ovarian disease (PCOD) is a congenital condition. I mean, it is a genetically programmed condition. You get it from your parents. When you suddenly ... Read Full »
I am suffering from bowel discharge, PCOS, and irregular periods. What should I do?
Query: Hello doctor, I have been facing bowel discharge problems, and my stomach gets larger when I eat. And I have also been facing period irregularities for a year. My body has been gaining weight for some months, and it is a lot of weight, like 15.4 pounds in three months. I have consulted with a doctor... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. I hope you have started medicines for PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome). But along with medications, you should also do regular exercises, yoga asana, diet modification (take high fiber diet) and maintain weight within norm... Read Full »
I have weight gain due to PCOS. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor,I was told I have PCOS after a scan but after telling the doctors something was wrong as I kept gaining weight. I was put on Metformin but I started gaining even more weight so I stopped taking it. My facial hair increased and I still had very slow weight loss. I then started taking it aga... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I just read your query and from what you have mentioned it appears that you have PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome). Yes, it is common to have weight loss with Metformin therapy and it is actually very good for you. You see Metformin decreases insulin resistance whic... Read Full »
I am worried about the seriousness of polycystic ovary syndrome. Is it curable?
Query: Hello doctor, Over the past six months, I have been experiencing severe hair fall, acne, sudden weight gain, and irregular periods. I am a 28-year-old unmarried woman and consulted a gynecologist who advised an ultrasound scan. The results showed polycystic cysts in both ovaries. I am worried about... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. I have gone through your history and I can understand your concern. Menstrual irregularities in your case, could be due to hormonal imbalance caused by PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome). PCOS is an endocrinal disorder in which hormonal imbal... Read Full »
Query: I am 22-year-old female. Last week, my boyfriend and I engaged in intimate activity where our genitals were in contact, and he ejaculated. I am concerned about the possibility of pregnancy due to this encounter. During the activity, his semen soaked through his shorts and came into contact with my v... Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I read your query and understood your concern. Firstly, I suggest you do not stress, as stress can contribute to delayed periods. Based on the information you provided, the chances of getting pregnant in this situation are very low. Considering your symptoms, it is possi... Read Full »
Though my pregnancy tests are negative I am still experiencing signs of pregnancy. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a female of 23 years and have PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome). I have been experiencing pregnancy symptoms like nausea, nipple sensitivity, cravings, and delayed period by five days but pregnancy tests are negative. I know chances are I am not pregnant but I have never had the sy... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, We welcome you to icliniq family. I appreciate the confidence you place in me for your healthcare consultation. I have gone through your case and I understand your concern. It is common to get delayed periods in PCOS. As per your description, these are not actually pregnancy symptoms, thes... Read Full »
I have PCOS, and I am trying to conceive. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I have been diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome and, also trying to conceive for more than three years ago. I consulted a doctor and he has prescribed me Metformin hydochloride. However, it has been three months since there have been no signs of a period. This Metformin hydrochloride... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query, Menstrual irregularities could be due to hormonal imbalance cause by polycystic ovarian syndrome. Polycystic ovarian syndrome is a endocrinal disorder in which hormonal imbalance will be there due to cyst in ovary, facial hair growth and weigh... Read Full »