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Is It Safe To Take Femilon For PCOS?

Hello doctor,Regards.I am 27 years old married woman.i was diagnosed with pcos and hypothyroidism 3 and half years back. I was prescribed with metformin and thyronorm . After the months of medication I conceived and had baby with c-section. Gained too much weight during pregnancy ie 25 kgs. Inspite of healthy lifestyle. My periods are again irregular it's been 1 & half years. I tried to loose my weight with much efforts .ie extreme dieting and exercise but results are very less. Last month I visited my gynecologist she examined me and my reports are pcos she suggested me femilon for 3month course.My query is will it cause weight gain.? Will it help in facial hairs?Will femilon cause side effects.?If weight gain occur then will it be normal after I stop femilon.Will it cause difficulties if I plan for pregnancy.Will it cause depression?Please calm my query....Regards......
Tue, 1 Sep 2015
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Dear Madam,

Thank you for your question and welcome to Healthcare Magic. I am Dr. Ina. I read carefully your query and I understand your concerns.

While reading your previously treatment regime, I was thinking why didn't prescribe birth control pills in order to balance your hormonal level because of PCOS.
-Combination hormone pills like Femilon tablet can be used to regulate abnormal menstrual cycles.
-Despite your dieting ans exercises, it is true that PCOS per se can cause weight gain, and also Femilon could cause slightly weight gain, since it is a composition of hormones that may cause fluid retention.
-Taking under control your hormonal balance, will improve your facial hair.
-As any other medication, Femilon might have some side effects, such headaches, mild depression, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal distention, breast pains and engorgement, tenderness etc. but this are not obligatory to happen.
-After you stop Femilon, you may lose your weight but it may need some time.
- While you are on Femilon, your pregnancy chances are almost zero, but after you quite it, pregnancy chances are normal, even better than before, due to better equilibrated menstrual cycle.

Hope I helped with my answer. For further concerns or follow up questions, feel free to ask again.

Best Regards,
Dr. Ina
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Is It Safe To Take Femilon For PCOS?

Dear Madam, Thank you for your question and welcome to Healthcare Magic. I am Dr. Ina. I read carefully your query and I understand your concerns. While reading your previously treatment regime, I was thinking why didn t prescribe birth control pills in order to balance your hormonal level because of PCOS. -Combination hormone pills like Femilon tablet can be used to regulate abnormal menstrual cycles. -Despite your dieting ans exercises, it is true that PCOS per se can cause weight gain, and also Femilon could cause slightly weight gain, since it is a composition of hormones that may cause fluid retention. -Taking under control your hormonal balance, will improve your facial hair. -As any other medication, Femilon might have some side effects, such headaches, mild depression, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal distention, breast pains and engorgement, tenderness etc. but this are not obligatory to happen. -After you stop Femilon, you may lose your weight but it may need some time. - While you are on Femilon, your pregnancy chances are almost zero, but after you quite it, pregnancy chances are normal, even better than before, due to better equilibrated menstrual cycle. Hope I helped with my answer. For further concerns or follow up questions, feel free to ask again. Best Regards, Dr. Ina