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Is Irregular Menstruation A Symptom Of PCOS?

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Posted on Wed, 28 Dec 2016
Question: I had regular periods before starting the pill in 2013 i stopped the pill, fell pregnant almost straight away had a miscarriage 6 wks, waited till my next period after the M/c and had the nexplanon put in nov 2014, i did not have a period at all or spotting during the time it was inserted, 2 years on i had gained about 70 pounds, i went to the dr about the weight gain and he sent me for tests, internal u/s diagnosed me with 20 cysts on each ovary so diagnosed me with PCOS and started me on 1000mg metformin a day, i had the implanon removed on 11/10/16 as my partner and i have decided to try to concieve, i have continued the 1000mg metformin a day and i have been having unprotected sex, i had brown discharge on 30/11/16 only showed when i wiped and lasted a few hours but nothing else since implanon was removed, it has been 7 days today since the discharge and still getting a negative hpt, when should i expect my periods? Its been 9 weeks, and what could the brown discharge be?
how much longer should i wait for my period before seeing a dr
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Rakhi Tayal (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Do consult an infertility specialist.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for trusting us with your health concern.
The brown discharge that you are having is suggestive of a light period. This could be due to PCOS. The hormonal imbalance that is causing the light discharge needs proper treatment to help you conceive. It is bets to consult an infertility specialist so that you can get a proper treatment to help you conceive.
Please feel free to discuss further. I will be glad to answer the follow up queries that you have.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Rakhi Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Rakhi-Tayal

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rakhi Tayal (15 minutes later)
so no chance of it being implantation bleeding
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Rakhi Tayal (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Not likely.

Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing again.
Implantation bleeding is less likely with a negative pregnancy test. Get a blood test done to confirm it further.
Hope my answer is helpful.
Do accept my answer in case there are no further queries.
Regards.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Is Irregular Menstruation A Symptom Of PCOS?

Brief Answer: Do consult an infertility specialist. Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for trusting us with your health concern. The brown discharge that you are having is suggestive of a light period. This could be due to PCOS. The hormonal imbalance that is causing the light discharge needs proper treatment to help you conceive. It is bets to consult an infertility specialist so that you can get a proper treatment to help you conceive. Please feel free to discuss further. I will be glad to answer the follow up queries that you have. Wishing you good health. Regards. Dr. Rakhi Tayal. For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Rakhi-Tayal