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Delayed Periods & Weight Loss Issues
Issue: My periods are irregular and I'm having a LOT of difficulty trying to lose weight. For reference, I have been going through a lot so I will mention it here: When I went to get checked why my periods are missing, I came to know after doing a bloodtest in April that I was in the subclinical hypothyroid range, and I was in the Prediabetic range, and my right foot top area (below my first four toes) has been swollen since May 2025. Due to that I cannot gym or exercise and my schedule is too mentally exhausting to go for walks though I am considering it. I wake up in the afternoon and have breakfast at that time and skip lunch and then directly tea and a biscuit or snacks, then dinner. I stopped eating desserts and have more control on diet and still I am not losing weight nor getting my periods since November. PLEASE HELP!! 🙏🏻 Suggest me dietary supplements or changes that will induce periods please. As well as for weight loss what do I do?
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You have two issues responsible for absence or decreased periods
1. Subclinical hypothyroidism
2. obesity and likely PCOS spectrum
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I can write you some tablets for your regular cycles for which you need to connect with me
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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Based on the details, the most likely contributors to absent/irregular periods and difficulty losing weight are a combination of subclinical hypothyroidism, insulin resistance (prediabetes), possible PCOS, poor sleep–wake cycle, and low physical activity.
Irregular eating timing (waking late, skipping meals) and chronic stress further worsen hormonal imbalance.
Foot swelling is not normal and needs evaluation (thyroid, kidney, venous or inflammatory cause).
Diet control alone often does not restore periods unless the underlying hormonal issues are treated.
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1. Repeat & complete blood tests
• TSH, Free T4
• Fasting glucose, HbA1c, fasting insulin
• LH, FSH, Prolactin
• Total testosterone / DHEAS
• Lipid profile
• Vitamin D, B12
2. Pelvic ultrasound → rule out PCOS
3. Consult physician/endocrinologist
• Subclinical hypothyroidism may still need treatment if symptomatic
• Prediabetes often needs metformin + lifestyle correction
4. Evaluate foot swelling urgently
• Check kidney function, urine routine, thyroid status, local foot exam
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• Fix sleep cycle: wake up before 9 am daily
• 3 proper meals/day (do not skip lunch)
• Plate method:
• ½ vegetables
• ¼ protein (eggs, dal, paneer, chicken, fish)
• ¼ whole carbs (roti, brown rice)
• Avoid biscuits, packaged snacks, sugary tea
• Walk 10–15 min after meals (even indoors)
• If gym not possible → chair exercises, resistance band, yoga
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Subclinical hypothyroidism can disrupt ovulation and delay or stop periods.PCOS,.Irregular sleep timing, mental stress, and eating very few structured meals can further suppress periods.
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structured meals even if timings are late
Protein at every meal (eggs, paneer, tofu, dal, chicken).Reduce biscuits/snacks — replace with nuts, fruit, yogurt,Limit sugar and refined carbs
Stay hydrated.
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Your conditions are combined effects of Daily routine abnormalities,stress and thyroid dysfunction.
Share your thyroid reports and weight and will plan accordingly.
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Dr. Ashita Kuruvilla
General Practitioner
8 yrs exp
Kolkata
Need few more details for further evaluation. Kindly consult
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Dr. Vetsa Sri Krishna Chaitanya
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7 yrs exp
Rajahmundry
Need a few more details please consult for further evaluation and treatment
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