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I Have PCOS And I Really Never Have A Period

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Posted on Wed, 19 Feb 2020
Question: I have PCOS and I really never have a period without the help of provera. It's been a little over a year since my last cycle so I am not used to pms symptoms what so ever. The past few days I have been bloated and tired and today I started it. However, starting last night, I have been retaining so much water its uncomfortable to breathe deep, and even my face is swollen. Is this a normal pms symptom?
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Answered by Dr. Ilir Sharka (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
I would recommend as follows:

Detailed Answer:
Hello!

Welcome to 'Ask A Doctor' service!

I understand your concern and would explain that your symptoms are not typical of Provera's adverse effects.

Fluid retention is a common adverse effect, but so much swelling and troubles with breathing in such a short period of time are not really common and could be indicative of a possible allergic reaction or intolerance.

For this reason, if this situation persists, I recommend going to the ER for a physical exam and some tests:

- complete blood count
- kidney and liver function tests
- blood electrolytes.

In the meantime, it is necessary to closely monitor your blood pressure values.

Hope you will find this information helpful!

Kind regards,

Dr.Ilir Sharka,
Cardiologist

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I Have PCOS And I Really Never Have A Period

Brief Answer: I would recommend as follows: Detailed Answer: Hello! Welcome to 'Ask A Doctor' service! I understand your concern and would explain that your symptoms are not typical of Provera's adverse effects. Fluid retention is a common adverse effect, but so much swelling and troubles with breathing in such a short period of time are not really common and could be indicative of a possible allergic reaction or intolerance. For this reason, if this situation persists, I recommend going to the ER for a physical exam and some tests: - complete blood count - kidney and liver function tests - blood electrolytes. In the meantime, it is necessary to closely monitor your blood pressure values. Hope you will find this information helpful! Kind regards, Dr.Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist