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What Causes Scanty Menstrual Periods With Weight Gain?

My periods r only 2 days for the last 6 months. they ve always been 5. I cramp never really did before. I m gaining weight not can t loose any. Always tired. Not pregnant. Took a test last month. I don t know what wrong can t see a doc no insurance. I m only 31
posted on Wed, 7 Jan 2015
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Hi,

A detailed evaluation is required. You have to go for a thyroid function test and an ultrasound scan as hypothyroidism and conditions like PCOS and can cause scanty periods and weight gain.

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What Causes Scanty Menstrual Periods With Weight Gain?

Hi, A detailed evaluation is required. You have to go for a thyroid function test and an ultrasound scan as hypothyroidism and conditions like PCOS and can cause scanty periods and weight gain. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.