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What Causes Missed Periods In A Obese Person?

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Question : I haven't had my period for almost three months now. I am a virgin, and I am kinda obese. I have an uncontrollable acne on my face and last night I saw a pimple like thing on my right breast. Also I have discharges yellow sometimes with bad odor. I also often experience cramps.
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Answered by Dr. Muhammed Aslam (48 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
We have to rule out PCOD

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,welcome to HealthcareMagic forum.

Being a virgin,and not having periods for 3 months,we have to look for the underlying cause.Common causes include poly cystic ovarian disease(PCOD),thyroid dysfunction etc.
Presence of obesity and severe acne further points toward PCOD.This is a treatable condition.Weight reduction can offer significant help by improving hormone balance in this condition.

Anyhow,first we have to confirm the diagnosis by a detailed physical examination and few investigations.A gynecologist will guide you in diagnosis and treatment.You may be asked for investigations like ultrasound of abdomen,some blood tests etc.

Hope I have answered your query.
Wishing you good health.
Regards,Dr Aslam.
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What Causes Missed Periods In A Obese Person?

Brief Answer: We have to rule out PCOD Detailed Answer: Hello dear,welcome to HealthcareMagic forum. Being a virgin,and not having periods for 3 months,we have to look for the underlying cause.Common causes include poly cystic ovarian disease(PCOD),thyroid dysfunction etc. Presence of obesity and severe acne further points toward PCOD.This is a treatable condition.Weight reduction can offer significant help by improving hormone balance in this condition. Anyhow,first we have to confirm the diagnosis by a detailed physical examination and few investigations.A gynecologist will guide you in diagnosis and treatment.You may be asked for investigations like ultrasound of abdomen,some blood tests etc. Hope I have answered your query. Wishing you good health. Regards,Dr Aslam.