Weight Gain And Irregular Periods. Are They Related?

Posted on Thu, 10 Oct 2013

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Question : I been gaining weight a lot lately. I don't have a regular menstrual cycle. I been having terrible back pains. does my menstrual have to do with my weight gain?

Answered by Dr. Rhea Chanda (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
pcos?

Detailed Answer:
Hello

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Irregular menstrual cycles with weight gain could be occurring due to a metabolic imbalance in the body often called polycystic ovaries. This imbalance causes irregular cycles due to hormonal imbalance in the body. It needs to be confirmed with blood test and ultrasound.

Check your thyroid levels as well as prolactin levels also.

Medical treatment is available and widely used. Along with medicines, diet and exercise is important. See your doctor for the tests and medicines.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj