What Is The Cause And Treatment For PCOS?

Posted on Tue, 21 Oct 2014

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Question : Hi, goodday dr, have had 4 miscarriages and just been diagnosed of pcos , im really worried

Answered by Dr. Manisha Jain (8 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
tests advised

Detailed Answer:
Hello, I know it is disheartening to go through such obstetric events.
You need a proper work up and consult a gynecologist at the earliest.
U would suggest you certain tests -
- complete blood count and ESR
- fasting and post prandial blood sugar
- antiphospholipid antibody titres
- transvaginal ultrasound
Get these tests done and visit your doctor.
As soon as you conceive you need to take full precautions and also certain important medicines which will help in sustaining the pregnancy to a live baby.
PCOD is most probably a coincidental finding.
All the best and in case you have other questions I will be happy to help.

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

Follow up: Dr. Manisha Jain (27 minutes later)

I have done anti phospholipid antibody test and my dr just gave me zinc tablets for a while , are there any preventive measures? Maybe diet wise and precaution when next im pregnant.

Answered by Dr. Manisha Jain (5 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
see detailed description

Detailed Answer:
You need to do the below mentioned steps once you are pregnant-
- visit a gynecologist immediately
- start with progesterone tablets daily
- start in low molecular weight heparin ( after consulting your gynecologist)
- take proper rest and avoid exertion
- avoid intercourse
- take high protein diet and lits of nuts especially almonds and walnuts.
With all these precautions I hope god with bless you with a healthy baby soon.

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

Follow up: Dr. Manisha Jain (1 hour later)

Do you mean lots of nuts or little? Is peanut good ok too?

Answered by Dr. Manisha Jain (46 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
see detailed description

Detailed Answer:
Ya lots of nuts. Peanuts in usual quantity is fine but it has lot of calories but little nutrients so its just like chocolates. Best is to have walnut and almond.

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

Follow up: Dr. Manisha Jain (4 hours later)

Tnx I really do appreciate, and I pray with these advise and God on my side next pregnancy will be a success.

Answered by Dr. Manisha Jain (8 hours later)

Brief Answer:
all the best

Detailed Answer:
Yes it will be because all heartily prayed things are blessed
Take care.

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