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What Causes Irregular Periods?
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Iam experiencing irregular periods for the past 3 months. what might be the reason?
Iam experiencing irregular periods for the past 3 months. what might be the reason?
Brief Answer:
Possible Ovarian disease? Needs confirmation.
Detailed Answer:
Hi Madam,
I understand your query and concern.
Irregular periods could be secondary to hormonal imbalance.
So I advise you to get an Ultrasound (preferably a transvaginal ultrasonography) to look for any cysts in the ovary.
Based on the findings, the need for therapy can be considered.
Once diagnosed using of Oral contraceptive pills for 3-6 months will regularize your periods.
Also, I advise you to check Blood sugar levels, since many women tend to have impaired glucose tolerance. For this I generally treat my patients with oral tablets of Metformin. I suggest you to please see a doctor if his views are same and if can prescribe these drugs for you.
Meanwhile, I advise you to follow below instructions:
1. Drink 3-4 liters of water.
2. Exercise 20-30 min a day.
3. Fiber rich diet like oatmeal, Chapati, fruit juices and vegetable salads will be helpful.
4. Avoid fatty food and oily stuff.
Post your further queries if any,
Thank you.
Possible Ovarian disease? Needs confirmation.
Detailed Answer:
Hi Madam,
I understand your query and concern.
Irregular periods could be secondary to hormonal imbalance.
So I advise you to get an Ultrasound (preferably a transvaginal ultrasonography) to look for any cysts in the ovary.
Based on the findings, the need for therapy can be considered.
Once diagnosed using of Oral contraceptive pills for 3-6 months will regularize your periods.
Also, I advise you to check Blood sugar levels, since many women tend to have impaired glucose tolerance. For this I generally treat my patients with oral tablets of Metformin. I suggest you to please see a doctor if his views are same and if can prescribe these drugs for you.
Meanwhile, I advise you to follow below instructions:
1. Drink 3-4 liters of water.
2. Exercise 20-30 min a day.
3. Fiber rich diet like oatmeal, Chapati, fruit juices and vegetable salads will be helpful.
4. Avoid fatty food and oily stuff.
Post your further queries if any,
Thank you.
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