How Long Should Myotol F Be Taken To Regularise Periods When Suffering From PCOD?

Posted on Tue, 17 Jun 2014

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Question : hi Dr I am 27 yr women. I am having just few months back Irregular menses dr. suggested me pelvic scan. I did it, PCOD Has diagnosed. dr. gave me myotol f. I have started that 20 days. I wanted to know how much time should I take this tab. and when my periods will be regular? I am planning for a baby bt due to thiis its not possible, my weight is 68 kg snd hight is 5.2". should I take metformin with myotol f?

Answered by Dr. Aarti Abraham (33 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
AS BELOW

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for trusting us with your health concern.
PCOD is a condition with baseline hormonal imbalance.
In this condition, ovulation is erratic and periods are hence unpredictable.
If you are overweight, please lose weight.
Myotol F is only a supplement.
Sometimes, some women with PCOD continue having irregular cycles, as there is no absolute cure for this condition.
Metformin can be added to regulate cycles.
Cyclical hormones such as progesterone will help to make periods regular.
In addition to the scan, it is essential to have blood tests - FSH, LH, TSH, Prolactin, OGTT, SHBG, DHEAS, Free testosterone.
This would suggest if additional medications are needed.
For conception, please go for cycles of follicular monitoring.
This involves tracking growth of egg follicle with serial ultrasound scans.
This way ovulation is confirmed and you can then try for conception.
IF 3 - 6 cycles of follicular monitoring fail, you can then go for laparoscopy to check if the fallopian tubes are open or closed.
Meanwhile, get your husband's semen analysis done.
All the best
Please feel free to discuss further.

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