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How To Reduce Weight When Diagnosed With PCOD?
Question: Am 23. unmarried, 5.6 ft,over 100 kg, am recently diagnosed with pcos... I was prescribed krimson 35... Do I gain weight with this medication?? Help me with weight loss..is thr any tablets I can take to reduce weight.. am very depressed nd developed inferiority complex due to overweight..
Brief Answer:
Diet and exercise to reduce weight and BMI
Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXX,
I believe, you are diagnosed case of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS).
PCOS is a complex disorder affecting multiple systems in the body. It classically causes delayed heavy periods, obesity, hairs on unwanted parts of the body like chest, face, abdomen, etc. and infertility. This is the effect on reproductory system. In PCOS, there are raised blood levels of insulin and male hormones (testosterone).
Currently, you have been prescribed Krimson which is a oral birth control pill. This will help regularise your menses. However, you should not be contented only with regular menses by such pills. You should try to hit the root cause of PCOS.
Yes, the oral pills do tend to increase the weight. However, with proper restriction in your diet with the help of a dietician, you can reduce your weight. Eat in katrori and not in a plate.
You should concentrate on reducing your weight. Currently your BMI is 35.5. You should get it under 24. Since at this stage you are not bothered about the pregnancy, that aspect can be managed after your marriage.
To reduce your weight, please have high protein, low carbohydrates and low fat diet. This diet should be supported by exercise. Along with the exercises in the Gym, you should walk by 90 steps/min for 40 minutes continuously in the morning and evening.
Along with use of Metformin will help you reduce the insulin levels and reduce your weight. Myo inositol also helps reducing insulin and male hormones.
If you have any of the investigations for your hormone profile and/or ultrasonography done, please upload all the reports and images for my review.
From further feedback from you, I will advise you further.
For any more information, please feel free to ask me anytime.
Dr. Nishikant Shrotri
Diet and exercise to reduce weight and BMI
Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXX,
I believe, you are diagnosed case of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS).
PCOS is a complex disorder affecting multiple systems in the body. It classically causes delayed heavy periods, obesity, hairs on unwanted parts of the body like chest, face, abdomen, etc. and infertility. This is the effect on reproductory system. In PCOS, there are raised blood levels of insulin and male hormones (testosterone).
Currently, you have been prescribed Krimson which is a oral birth control pill. This will help regularise your menses. However, you should not be contented only with regular menses by such pills. You should try to hit the root cause of PCOS.
Yes, the oral pills do tend to increase the weight. However, with proper restriction in your diet with the help of a dietician, you can reduce your weight. Eat in katrori and not in a plate.
You should concentrate on reducing your weight. Currently your BMI is 35.5. You should get it under 24. Since at this stage you are not bothered about the pregnancy, that aspect can be managed after your marriage.
To reduce your weight, please have high protein, low carbohydrates and low fat diet. This diet should be supported by exercise. Along with the exercises in the Gym, you should walk by 90 steps/min for 40 minutes continuously in the morning and evening.
Along with use of Metformin will help you reduce the insulin levels and reduce your weight. Myo inositol also helps reducing insulin and male hormones.
If you have any of the investigations for your hormone profile and/or ultrasonography done, please upload all the reports and images for my review.
From further feedback from you, I will advise you further.
For any more information, please feel free to ask me anytime.
Dr. Nishikant Shrotri
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
Thank you very much doctor for the reply...I have been trying to reduce weight for more than a year...it's very difficult fa me... I tried all diets...cudn continue them...wen I find no result I would quit... Now for 10 days I have been goin for walking 60 mins in the evening... Nd a low carbohydrate diet too..added a lot of fruits and vegetables to my daily meal... drinkn green tea thrice a day... Ultrasound showed right ovary polycystic with volume 17cm.. fasting nd post prandial 88 nd 99 respectively..hba1c is 5.3, prolactin,free tag nd t4 are within normal limits... Insulin is 70... Can I use metformin along with krimson?
Brief Answer:
Pursuance is needed
Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXX,
Weight reduction by diet is a slow process and needs a lot of patience. Rome was not built in eight days, madam. Please consult a dietician and pursue the diet religiously till you achieve the results. High proteins and low fats along with low carbohydrates as I have suggested you in my previous communication.
Yes, you may consume Metformin with Krimson. Consult your Gynaecologist for the dosage and timing of Metformin.
For any more information or advice, I am always available for you.
Dr. Nishikant Shrotri
Pursuance is needed
Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXX,
Weight reduction by diet is a slow process and needs a lot of patience. Rome was not built in eight days, madam. Please consult a dietician and pursue the diet religiously till you achieve the results. High proteins and low fats along with low carbohydrates as I have suggested you in my previous communication.
Yes, you may consume Metformin with Krimson. Consult your Gynaecologist for the dosage and timing of Metformin.
For any more information or advice, I am always available for you.
Dr. Nishikant Shrotri
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
Thank yu sir... I have been taking krimson 35 ... For 4 days..I got severe headaches..I already have vascular headache... My doctor advised me to stop.. can take metformin 500mg and orlistat 120mg
Brief Answer:
Controll over diet with exercises more vital
Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXX,
If you are having vascular headache with Krimson like oral contraceptive pills, you may better omit them. However, then regularizing your menses would be a problem. You at opt for some other combination of birth control pills to regularize the menses.
If your doctor has advised you Metformin, please go ahead with it. I am quite skeptic about medicines like Oristat; however your doctor knows your body and its reaction to such medicines. Control over the diet supported by appropriate exercises would be key factors rather than such a medicine. Metformin will definitely help diet control and exercises to reduce your weight.
For any more explanations or advice, you may ask me anytime on this forum.
Dr. Nishikant Shrotri
Controll over diet with exercises more vital
Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXX,
If you are having vascular headache with Krimson like oral contraceptive pills, you may better omit them. However, then regularizing your menses would be a problem. You at opt for some other combination of birth control pills to regularize the menses.
If your doctor has advised you Metformin, please go ahead with it. I am quite skeptic about medicines like Oristat; however your doctor knows your body and its reaction to such medicines. Control over the diet supported by appropriate exercises would be key factors rather than such a medicine. Metformin will definitely help diet control and exercises to reduce your weight.
For any more explanations or advice, you may ask me anytime on this forum.
Dr. Nishikant Shrotri
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. REMY KOSHY
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