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Irregular Periods, Gaining Weight. Taking Iron Tablets. Remedy?

hi doctor, i am 32yrs old and i am not having my proper periods i miss my period since may -aug and i gain more weight . last time same problem i missed 4 2yrs and i went 2 the doctor and he give me some pills to have my monthly but only some blood i can see even now i can see little blood but the normal monthly flow is not there and due to all of this i gain lot of weight when i use iron tablet but i ask
from hospital .
posted on Sat, 17 Aug 2013
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Your symptoms are suggestive of hormonal imbalance. You would need a complete evaluation including a physical exam by a specialist, hormonal profile, serum DHEAS levels, glucose tolerance test and a trans-vaginal sonogram to study the reproductive organs. If needed, your doctor may ask you to get a laparoscopy done. Polycystic ovarian disease is the most common cause of such a presentation. Please maintain a healthy weight, avoid fatty and oily foods and do some regular daily exercise. Treatment will depend on the specific cause identified and not empirical. Hope you find this information useful. Take care.
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Irregular Periods, Gaining Weight. Taking Iron Tablets. Remedy?

Hi, Your symptoms are suggestive of hormonal imbalance. You would need a complete evaluation including a physical exam by a specialist, hormonal profile, serum DHEAS levels, glucose tolerance test and a trans-vaginal sonogram to study the reproductive organs. If needed, your doctor may ask you to get a laparoscopy done. Polycystic ovarian disease is the most common cause of such a presentation. Please maintain a healthy weight, avoid fatty and oily foods and do some regular daily exercise. Treatment will depend on the specific cause identified and not empirical. Hope you find this information useful. Take care.