Dear XXXXXXX

Thanks for posting your problem on XXXXXXX

First I advice you to relax. Your problem isn't something that should provoke you for life threatening decisions. Believe in yourselves and medical options.

Let me tell you at front that PCOD is a very common label for those whose ovaries appear bulky or cystic at some stage during ultrasonography. Don't get scared by it. It doesn't lead to much complications. It's so common, blamed as a reason for infertility in women who have fertility problems, but so many PCOD ladies have normal pregnancies. PCOD has some effects and hormonal associations ( like hair growth on cheeks etc) , it doesn't mean that it should be there in all cases labelled so.

As per Indian standards, your height and weight are normal and very common.

As far as solution to the problem,

1. There are medicines available too for PCOD issues, but often they wont be required.

2. Regarding your periods, the condition is called polymenorrhea which is known to be associated with PCOD can be solved by menstrual regularization or hormonal therapy for PCOD, if it is really required.

3. Hair pattern and structure is to some extent God's gift. Hairs have only cosmetic advantage. Often nutrition affects hairs a lot making them short friable and thin.
Also it may be your individual perception about thin hairs, though one wont be able to differentiate between your serial photos of last few years about hair issues.
A Specialist hair consultant like Dr. Shahed Shamsher in Bangalore will help you understand the situation, but don't fall prey to costly products that need year long therapies. Its better to live natural and be proud of what you are.
Take good care of hairs, improve your nutrition. avoid exposure to raw air to keep hairs in shape, don't exert much.

I will suggest to visit a gynecologist early and also undergo some counseling for depressive thoughts.

Hope my answers have been reassuring and helpful to you. Should you have more concerns, I am available to answer them.

Regards

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Dear XXXXXXX

Please don't misunderstand the word contraceptive pills, apart from preventing pregnancy the hormonal contents of the pills are useful for many illnesses, including PCOD.
Please trust the medicines, there is stepwise therapy for such issues and you need to understand it and follow the course as advised. Don't take any medicines on your own. Discuss with your doctor regarding details ad alternatives. Your safety and health is our prime concern.

is there anything else?
-- yes.. but again it may be called as some sort of contraceptive pill. we need to regularize your uterus with a timely training so hormonal issues can be settled with for better healthcare.

feel free to write back.

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Hi,

You dont want to take them, at the cost of quality of life? Why one would not like to have a good quality of life free of depression and hair etc issues?

Try to understand that all PCOD may not need therapy. Obesity and high weight worsens PCOD. So diet control can only help prevent further worsening.

The hormonal pill treatment may be a temporary phase to regularise periods and you may enjoy normal life sooner. Trust your doctor for a healthy future.

Regards.

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