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What Causes Weight Gain, Pimples And A Lot Of Facial Hair?
Question: I want Dr V P Y K XXXXXXX to answer this query.Mam Good morning. I have irregular cycles since 2 years,I visited various doctors but no help.I am putting on too much weight which is concern.I have too much facial hair and lot of pimples.What treatment should I take and whom should I visit?
Brief Answer:
PCOS should be evaluated and treated by a Gynecologist.
Detailed Answer:
Hi Mam,
I understand your query and concern.
Your symptoms are suggestive of Poly cystic ovarian disease/PCOD.
This is an excessive Androgenic state in a female.
An Ultrasound abdomen is very much helpful in your case.
You should be treated with progesterone pills and metformin under the strict guidance of your gynecologist.
Exercise and diet restriction is mandatory in your case.
Hope i have answered your query at the moment,
Thankyou
PCOS should be evaluated and treated by a Gynecologist.
Detailed Answer:
Hi Mam,
I understand your query and concern.
Your symptoms are suggestive of Poly cystic ovarian disease/PCOD.
This is an excessive Androgenic state in a female.
An Ultrasound abdomen is very much helpful in your case.
You should be treated with progesterone pills and metformin under the strict guidance of your gynecologist.
Exercise and diet restriction is mandatory in your case.
Hope i have answered your query at the moment,
Thankyou
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