What Causes Excessive Bleeding When Suffering From PCOD?

Posted on Wed, 10 Dec 2014

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Question : Hi i am suffering from PCOD, and irregular periods. its been 10 days since i am bleeding. and bleeding didn't stop yet. Doctor advised me take registrone 5 mg for 3 days(morning and night). shall i use this tablet to stop my bleeding?

Answered by Dr. Manisha Jain (24 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
take it as advised

Detailed Answer:
Hello, I understand your health concerns.
Yes you will have to take regesterone 5mg twice a day for at least 3-5 days to stop bleeding.
But from next cycle onwards in case similar complaint occurs again then take oral contraceptive pills for 3-6 cycles which will regulate your hormonal mileau and set it on right pace.
All the best.

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

Follow up: Dr. Manisha Jain (43 minutes later)

Hello Doctor,
Thank you so much for the answer. i have been suffering this unstopped bleeding (it lasts for nearly 20 days) since 2 years and i don't get periods once a month, i used get periods once in 3 months. i tried using contraceptive pills for 3 cycle 2 years back(21 days, daily one tablet) but which didn't regulate my cycle. Please suggest me what should i do? i have following two questions.
1) shall i take contraceptive pills for 6 months cycle?
2) is it advisable to participate in intercourse while following the 6 month cycle?

Thanks.

Answered by Dr. Manisha Jain (9 hours later)

Brief Answer:
must take pills

Detailed Answer:
Hi, yes I would recommend you to take the pills pack for at least 6 months and then leave them to see for response.
There is no harm of sexual activity during this period as these pills have contraception benefits also.
Take care.

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

Follow up: Dr. Manisha Jain (34 minutes later)

Hello Doctor,
Thanks for the answer. Can you please suggest contraceptive pills name and dosage?. I visited doctor in the last week she also suggested to take the contraceptive pills and also Metformin tablet to cure PCOD problem. would you suggest me to take Metformin also? or else cycle of contraceptive pills is enough? i really appreciate your response. thanks in advance

Answered by Dr. Manisha Jain (11 hours later)

Brief Answer:
metformin and oral pills

Detailed Answer:
Metformin ideally should be taken for better hormone levels and thus in turn helps in resuming regular cycles.
In oral pills - krimson 35 and Ginette 35 are good and easily available.
Take both of these along with regular walk or exercise and a little dieting and I hope this will help you to get regularity in periods.
Take care.

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