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What Causes Irregular Periods While Suffering From PCOS?

I am 39 years old. My last period was 13th February and was strange as was the month before. I would have a very dark brown clotting for first 2/3 days and then very heavy bleeding. I now seem to have skipped my next period completely. Definitely not pregnant. I also have PCOS but have never had really irregular periods just always heavy. I have had some blood results from dr this week as I am suffering with pain in my knees and foot. The results came back with raised ESR and vitamin D deficiency which I have been prescribed supplements. Could all this be related and do you think I should speak with dr about my cycle?
Wed, 12 Apr 2017
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Hi, in pcos patients, the problem is with ovulation. Ovulation doesn't happen regularly, so the periods are irregular. There can be associated thyroid disorders also. So, get a thyroid profile and prolactin levels done. You can take some medicines like progesterone for inducing periods. You may need some hormonal treatment for pcos. I think vitamin D deficiency is generally not related to pcos, but it can affect your periods. So, take the supplements. You can discuss with your doctor regarding your periods problem.
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What Causes Irregular Periods While Suffering From PCOS?

Hi, in pcos patients, the problem is with ovulation. Ovulation doesn t happen regularly, so the periods are irregular. There can be associated thyroid disorders also. So, get a thyroid profile and prolactin levels done. You can take some medicines like progesterone for inducing periods. You may need some hormonal treatment for pcos. I think vitamin D deficiency is generally not related to pcos, but it can affect your periods. So, take the supplements. You can discuss with your doctor regarding your periods problem.