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What Causes Irregular Periods In A Woman With PCOS?
Posted on
Wed, 10 Dec 2014
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Question : ok i was diagnose with pcos a few months ago.i dont get my periods or ovulation regular..on august 19 i got my period lasted 4 days..on sep 20 got my period lasted 3 days normal red color..i tought i was starting to get my periods normal but on oct i didnt get my period at all ..on nov 5th got my period it was dark red tick then 2nd day it was just spotting didnt need any tampon..3rd day spotting then gone ..after my period ended on nov 9th i had unprotected sex.. started testing for ovulation started with pain on my left ovary on thursday 13th got a pos ovulation.. took pregnacy test negative.. on nov 25 had unprotected sex..on dec 8 got my period was vrry dark brown with light red was tick .. but next day it kind of went aways now im only spotting very light...do whats is going on ?? any help plzz??
Brief Answer:
PCOS related menstrual pattern
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through your query and What I understood is that you are worried about irregular cycles as well as change in pattern of bleeding varying between spotting to red and also about pregnancy.
Following is my reply:
1. This type of irregular bleeding is seen commonly in women with PCOS.
2. There is no possibility of pregnancy.
3. This happens due to hormonal variation associated with PCOS and therefore irregular shedding of endometrium.
4. Fortunately the delay in cycle ( as I can see from your history ) is not much and about 15 to 20 days delay at the maximum.
5. I am happy to see you are using ovulation prediction to detect positive ovulation. You can continue doing the same as ovulation varies in women with PCOS and delayed ovulation is common.
6. Hence let me reassure you that menstrual bleeding varying from spotting to light red and thick pattern is common and nothing wrong with your body.
I hope your doubt is clarified. Let me know if you wish any other information.
Regards,
Dr. Soumya
PCOS related menstrual pattern
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through your query and What I understood is that you are worried about irregular cycles as well as change in pattern of bleeding varying between spotting to red and also about pregnancy.
Following is my reply:
1. This type of irregular bleeding is seen commonly in women with PCOS.
2. There is no possibility of pregnancy.
3. This happens due to hormonal variation associated with PCOS and therefore irregular shedding of endometrium.
4. Fortunately the delay in cycle ( as I can see from your history ) is not much and about 15 to 20 days delay at the maximum.
5. I am happy to see you are using ovulation prediction to detect positive ovulation. You can continue doing the same as ovulation varies in women with PCOS and delayed ovulation is common.
6. Hence let me reassure you that menstrual bleeding varying from spotting to light red and thick pattern is common and nothing wrong with your body.
I hope your doubt is clarified. Let me know if you wish any other information.
Regards,
Dr. Soumya
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