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I'm Having Prolonged Periods . Like More Than 20 Days.

Posted on Fri, 2 Oct 2020

Question: I'm having prolonged periods. like more than 20 days. I have pcos. and my periods have been regular but scant for the past 4 months. before that 4 moths I didn't get periods for 3 months and before that it was regular for 2 years.

Answered by Dr. Shanti Vennam (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Detailed below.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Thanks for letting us know your health concern.

I have gone through your query and would like to offer some information.

What you are experiencing is a common phenomenon in untreated polycystic ovarian disease. The proper management is to supplement appropriate hormones and nutritional supplements in addition to any medication that is needed after evaluation. A healthy lifestyle is mandatory.

Hope this helps. Please let me know if I can assist you further.

regards,
Shanti.V.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana

Follow up: Dr. Shanti Vennam (26 minutes later)

what should I intake for the same nutritional supplements

Answered by Dr. Shanti Vennam (6 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Detailed below.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Thanks for writing back.

You should have a healthy diet low in carbohydrates and fats, vitamin supplements and minerals like zinc, magnesium and selenium etc. Regular exercise in addition and maintaining a healthy BMI are essential.

Hope your query has been clarified. Please feel free to contact for further information. I will be happy to help.

regards,
Shanti.V.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana

Follow up: Dr. Shanti Vennam (26 minutes later)

inositol or curcumin can be used?

Follow up: Dr. Shanti Vennam (1 hour later)

what can I do to stop my periods

Answered by Dr. Shanti Vennam (9 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Detailed below.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Thanks for writing again.

I have gone through your queries and here are your answers:
1. Curcumin need not be taken specially as it is an ingredient in the food prepared in the XXXXXXX way. You can take with milk.
2. Inositol is mostly safe when taken by mouth. Instead of taking it, you can have plenty of greens and fresh vegetables and fruits.

3. To stop the period, as I mentioned earlier, you have to use styptics and hormones, mainly progesterone. This is to be done after a proper clinical evaluation and hormone assay, sonogram of the pelvis preferably in the trans-vaginal route, blood counts and urinalysis .

A few courses of hormones along with lifestyle changes are often helpful.

Hope this helps. Please let me know if you need anything else.

regards,
Shanti.V.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana

Follow up: Dr. Shanti Vennam (24 minutes later)

is there any tablet I can take for it to stop now?

Answered by Dr. Shanti Vennam (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Yes.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Thanks for writing again.

You can use tranexamic acid tablets for not more than three days to control the bleeding. For regulating your cycles, you need a proper course of either mono or combination hormones for a few months.

Hope this helps. Take care.

regards,
Shanti.V.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana

Follow up: Dr. Shanti Vennam (10 minutes later)

okay thank you

Answered by Dr. Shanti Vennam (4 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
You are always welcome.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

You are always welcome to contact for further clarifications.

Wish you good health.

regards,
Shanti.V.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D