Irregular menstruation, thick chin hair. Hormonal dysfunction? What should we do?
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My sister is 22yr old.She experiances irregular mentruation (within 15- 20 days).
Also she has got thick hairs on chin. We suspect hormonal dysfuction.
Can you suggest exact diagosis with treatment or any doctor to be consulted?
Also she has got thick hairs on chin. We suspect hormonal dysfuction.
Can you suggest exact diagosis with treatment or any doctor to be consulted?
Posted Wed, 23 May 2012
in Menstruation and Miscarriage
Answered by Dr. Aashish Raghu 57 minutes later
Hi there.
Thanks for the query.
Has your sister put on weight or lost weight recently ?
Are her menstrual cycles delayed ?
There could be many causes for this clinical picture but most probable diagnosis is Polycystic ovarian disease (PCOD).
In this disease, there is hormonal disturbance which causes ovarian troubles and hence menstrual disturbance, high chance of diabetes, gaining weight, infertility as well.
Your sister needs to get an Ultrasound of her ovaries and other pelvic organs. In PCOD there will be few or multiple follicular cysts seen. Also hormonal tests of FSH, LH, Estrogen, Progesterone, Androstenedione, Thyroid hormones will be needed.
Once confirmed as PCOD, the treatment is mainly medical treatment with Oral contraceptive pills for some time will her menstrual cycles become regular. But most important is exercising to lose weight and becoming fit. If exercise is not done then the hormonal imbalance will still be there. Proper diet consisting of low carbohydrates, low fat diet with plenty of fresh fruits and XXXXXXX leafy vegetables. Drink plenty of water. Do daily brisk walking for 40 minutes. Avoid junk food, pastries, colas. If she has PCOD she will also have diabetes so be very careful with her diet.
Kindly show her to a leading Gynecologist and get her examined completely and also get the tests done as mentioned above. Once diagnosis is confirmed by ultrasound and hormones tests, the treatment can begin, but as I mentioned again, diet and exercise are the most important for cure and not just the medication alone.
I hope I have answered your query. I will be available to answer your follow up queries.
Wishing good health.
Regards,
Thanks for the query.
Has your sister put on weight or lost weight recently ?
Are her menstrual cycles delayed ?
There could be many causes for this clinical picture but most probable diagnosis is Polycystic ovarian disease (PCOD).
In this disease, there is hormonal disturbance which causes ovarian troubles and hence menstrual disturbance, high chance of diabetes, gaining weight, infertility as well.
Your sister needs to get an Ultrasound of her ovaries and other pelvic organs. In PCOD there will be few or multiple follicular cysts seen. Also hormonal tests of FSH, LH, Estrogen, Progesterone, Androstenedione, Thyroid hormones will be needed.
Once confirmed as PCOD, the treatment is mainly medical treatment with Oral contraceptive pills for some time will her menstrual cycles become regular. But most important is exercising to lose weight and becoming fit. If exercise is not done then the hormonal imbalance will still be there. Proper diet consisting of low carbohydrates, low fat diet with plenty of fresh fruits and XXXXXXX leafy vegetables. Drink plenty of water. Do daily brisk walking for 40 minutes. Avoid junk food, pastries, colas. If she has PCOD she will also have diabetes so be very careful with her diet.
Kindly show her to a leading Gynecologist and get her examined completely and also get the tests done as mentioned above. Once diagnosis is confirmed by ultrasound and hormones tests, the treatment can begin, but as I mentioned again, diet and exercise are the most important for cure and not just the medication alone.
I hope I have answered your query. I will be available to answer your follow up queries.
Wishing good health.
Regards,
Follow-up: Irregular menstruation, thick chin hair. Hormonal dysfunction? What should we do? 12 minutes later
Can you suggest few of the best Gynecologist, preferably female.
Answered by Dr. Aashish Raghu 37 minutes later
Hi XXXXXXX
You can consult a Gynecologist at any of the leading Hospitals like Manipal, Apollo, Mallya, Fortis, Yashodha etc. Most Gynecologists in India are female more than male. So high chance of finding a good Gynecologist in any good Hospital.
I hope I have answered your query.
Wishing good health.
Regards,
You can consult a Gynecologist at any of the leading Hospitals like Manipal, Apollo, Mallya, Fortis, Yashodha etc. Most Gynecologists in India are female more than male. So high chance of finding a good Gynecologist in any good Hospital.
I hope I have answered your query.
Wishing good health.
Regards,
Follow-up: Irregular menstruation, thick chin hair. Hormonal dysfunction? What should we do? 9 minutes later
Thanks for your support. It will be very helpful to us.
Thank you very much
Thank you very much
Answered by Dr. Aashish Raghu 7 minutes later
Hi XXXXXXX
You're Welcome. Please do follow up with me about your Sister's health progress.
Wishing speedy recovery.
Regards,
You're Welcome. Please do follow up with me about your Sister's health progress.
Wishing speedy recovery.
Regards,
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