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What Causes Sudden Weight Gain And Delay In Menstrual Bleeding?

I am 43 year old female who has gained approximately 25 pounds in the last year, my stomach is distended, I have cramping, pain at times, and I have not had my period in 6 months. My family doctor has done regular blood work, no problems with that. I tend to worry about getting cancer, both my mom and sister died of cancer. I recently started taking a probiotic (only second day on it).
Wed, 4 Sep 2019
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Hi,

Based on the history you have shared, the period's delay is likely due to menopause and hormonal imbalance can cause weight gain however, thyroid profile should also he did.

For bloating using antacids like omeprazole before meals, may help, alongside motility agents like domperidone.

If symptoms persist, abdominal scans, tumor markers and endoscopy may be needed but not at the moment. Tumor doesn't cause weight gain but loss usually.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Saddiq Ulabidin, General & Family Physician
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What Causes Sudden Weight Gain And Delay In Menstrual Bleeding?

Hi, Based on the history you have shared, the period s delay is likely due to menopause and hormonal imbalance can cause weight gain however, thyroid profile should also he did. For bloating using antacids like omeprazole before meals, may help, alongside motility agents like domperidone. If symptoms persist, abdominal scans, tumor markers and endoscopy may be needed but not at the moment. Tumor doesn t cause weight gain but loss usually. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Saddiq Ulabidin, General & Family Physician