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Could I Take Progestin Only Pills For Elongated Period Due To PCOD

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Posted on Tue, 19 Mar 2024
Question: Hi,
I have pcos and periods that won’t end. This month I have a period that is has been three weeks. My doctor advised that I take combination birth control. However, I don’t want to take estrogen. Could I take progestin only pills the XXXXXXX pill and that would stop this period?
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Answered by Dr. Richa Agarwal (5 hours later)
Brief Answer:
It could be due to hormonal imbalance.

Detailed Answer:
hi,
I have gone through your history and understand your concerns.
Menstrual irregularities in your case, could be due to hormonal imbalance cause by PCOS.
PCOS is a endocrinal disorder in which hormonal imbalance will be there due to cyst in ovary ,facial hair growth and weight gain maybe there
As it is a lifestyle disease ,you have to change your lifestyle, eat high protein diet with lots of vegetables and fruits and exercise regularly.
Get your hemoglobin,HbA1c and TSH level.
As you are having prolonged bleeding better to take combined oral contraceptive pills rather than progesterone only pills because that is more useful.
Hope found useful, feel free to ask more information.
Good luck
Regards
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Could I Take Progestin Only Pills For Elongated Period Due To PCOD

Brief Answer: It could be due to hormonal imbalance. Detailed Answer: hi, I have gone through your history and understand your concerns. Menstrual irregularities in your case, could be due to hormonal imbalance cause by PCOS. PCOS is a endocrinal disorder in which hormonal imbalance will be there due to cyst in ovary ,facial hair growth and weight gain maybe there As it is a lifestyle disease ,you have to change your lifestyle, eat high protein diet with lots of vegetables and fruits and exercise regularly. Get your hemoglobin,HbA1c and TSH level. As you are having prolonged bleeding better to take combined oral contraceptive pills rather than progesterone only pills because that is more useful. Hope found useful, feel free to ask more information. Good luck Regards