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Having Irregular Periods For Many Years. Took Medication . No Change. Recommendations?
hello doctor! i am 38 and having irregular periods for about 4-5 years. initially i had irregular periods , then very heavy excessive flow which continued for more than 15 days. i consulted doctor in 2011 and Martinor was prescribed 2*3-7 days and 1*3-14 days. on the onset of next mensus Novelone from 3rd day was prescribed. i took it for 6 months and then the periods were regular for 6 months but there was heavy flow and clots also and then again the same problem occured.again the same course was prescribed. i am fed up with this and this time i have quit the tablets. after 6 months gap mensus has started from 31st jan and not stopped yet it is 16th day. what to do? would u prescribe some hormonal; tests? plz answer urgently.
Wed, 20 Feb 2013
Hi,
You seem to have severe hormonal disturbance causing the metropathic cycles. Polycystic ovaries, thyroid disorders, weight disturbances, stress, anemia and anything that disturbs the HPO axis can cause such a picture. You should be thoroughly evaluated before any treatment is initiated. I advice you to see an endocrinologist who will assess your hormonal status; also see your gynecologist for a local appraisal of your condition and to exclude any local causes for the bleeding. Meanwhile try to maintain your weight within the BMI range of 19-25 and avoid stress, eat healthy and do some regular exercise everyday. Wish you good health.
You seem to have severe hormonal disturbance causing the metropathic cycles. Polycystic ovaries, thyroid disorders, weight disturbances, stress, anemia and anything that disturbs the HPO axis can cause such a picture. You should be thoroughly evaluated before any treatment is initiated. I advice you to see an endocrinologist who will assess your hormonal status; also see your gynecologist for a local appraisal of your condition and to exclude any local causes for the bleeding. Meanwhile try to maintain your weight within the BMI range of 19-25 and avoid stress, eat healthy and do some regular exercise everyday. Wish you good health.
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