Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
Is It Safe To Discontinue The Pill For Infrequent Menstruation Without Taking Medical Advice?
Hi! My name is Voula, I am 23 yyears old and I have PCOS. My doctor told me to start taking the pill because I had very infrequent menstruation cycle. That was 5 years ago. So after 5 years of non-stop taking the pill, I decided to stop it on my own. I wasn t feeling very well, i had gained weight and generally the idea of taking all these hormones made me nervous. I will visit a GP as soon as I can, but do you think I made a good decision? What should I be aware from now on? Thank you for your time!
Wed, 20 Feb 2019
Hi,
The hormones pill may be stopped if it has not helped you a lot. We do not advise long term hormones for patients with PCOS but may be advised if a patient wants regularization of cycles, or for some other indication, otherwise, you can stop it. Stopping it may provide you with more benefits than any damage.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Mahboob Ur Rahman, General & Family Physician
The hormones pill may be stopped if it has not helped you a lot. We do not advise long term hormones for patients with PCOS but may be advised if a patient wants regularization of cycles, or for some other indication, otherwise, you can stop it. Stopping it may provide you with more benefits than any damage.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Mahboob Ur Rahman, General & Family Physician
I find this answer helpful
Note: For more detailed guidance, please consult an Internal Medicine Specialist, with your latest reports. Click here..
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Recent questions on Menstruation
Loading Online Doctors....