Have PCOD And Hypothyroidism. Having Shorter Cycle. Was Put On Meprate. Periods Have Started Light. Suggest?

Posted on Fri, 2 Aug 2013

Question: Hi - I have PCOD and Hypothyroidism which is controlled with medication. I have always had irregular and delayed periods (average 45-50 days). I had a baby (normal delivery) in 2011 after which my periods were fairly regular. However from December 2012, I started having shorter cycles - 19 days, then 15 days and then 13 days. My doctor put me on Meprate from the 13th day for 10 days. Last three months on Meprate, my periods started the day after I finished the course. This time however my periods have started (light) on the 9th day of Meprate itself. What could be the issue?

Answered by Dr. Sree Gouri SR (14 minutes later)

Hi,
Thanks for the query.

The possible causes for your light bleeding are:
-Either missing the pill or altering the time of intake of pill.
-Insufficient dosage.
-Hormonal fluctuation due to PCOD and hypothyroidism.

So, if missing the pill or alteration of the time is the cause for your spotting, avoid that in future.
If you got spotting in-spite of taking the pills correctly, once consult gynecologist and get examined to find out the present status of PCOD.
If she advices repeat hormonal profile including thyroid profile.
Depending on that you can alter your tablet dosages, which can possibly help to prevent inter-menstrual spotting.

Hope I have answered your query. I will be available to answer your follow up queries. If you are satisfied with all my answer, please rate the answer after closing the discussion.
Take care.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Sree Gouri SR (6 minutes later)

Hi

For now should I continue the Meprate dosage for this cycle ( I have two more tablets to complete the dose) or should I stop and let the periods continue?

Rgds
NN

Answered by Dr. Sree Gouri SR (5 minutes later)

Hi,

As the bleeding started already you can stop the tablets now. And in the next cycle you can start new course after consulting your doctor.

Wish you Good Health, If you are satisfied with my response please rate the answer after closing the discussion.
Take care.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Sree Gouri SR (23 hours later)

I have secured an appointment with my doctor for tomorrow. What should I check about specifically?
Is this a common problem or should I be worried about it?

Answered by Dr. Sree Gouri SR (27 minutes later)

Hi,

PCOD, hypothyroidism etc. are common problems nowadays. So no need to worry.
After consulting your doctor you have to undergo general examination and systemic examination and have to be get checked for:
-Weight
-Blood pressure, hemoglobin, blood sugar levels.
-Hormonal profile including estrogen, progesterone, FSH and LH, thyroid profile.
-Ultrasound.
These are the advisable investigations to you, after examination your doctor can add few investigations and can also deduct few.

Wish you Good Health, If you are satisfied with my response please rate the answer after closing the discussion.
Take care.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar