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Irregular periods & PCOS
I have pcos . I completed 3 cycles of krimson 35 as recommended by a gynaecologist , I got my periods when I was on medicine. As soon as I stopped taking pills my periods again become irregular due to which I also have problem of hirusutism too. My BMI is normal , I am not overweight , I also follow a healthy diet plan . I am regularly taking Myo inositol powder also but still not getting periods naturally .What should I do to regulate my cycles , I am worried & helpless . Please suggest something
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PCOS is a lifestyle disorder. It is not a disease. It comes and goes. Often we feel that we should get periods every month. However at least 4 periods period year that is once every 3 months is also ok in this condition. OCP like what you took can be continued for a few more months. Metformin is also often added after careful consideration.
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It is important to understand that stress free lifestyle, mild yoga/ aerobic exercises or strength training for at least 5 days a week and including a lot of fresh fruits and vegetables in diet has to become a lifelong habit. We have to learn to live with the condition and keep it under control.
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Dr. Vijaya Gupta
Gynecologist
22 yrs exp
Chandigarh
PCOS only requires Lifestyle modification exercise eat healthy
you do not require any medication to treat pcos lifelong
If despite exercise and eating healthy your periods are delayed beyond 37 days the 21 day oral contraceptive pill is the only method to regulate irregular periods
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Dr. Parru Singh
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Dr. Bhukya Priyanka
Gynecologist
3 yrs exp
Vellore
Thanks for your query.
In PCOS, periods usually stay regular only while you are on hormonal tablets like Krimson-35. Once you stop them, cycles can again become irregular — this is common and treatable.
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1. Get basic hormone tests:
TSH, Prolactin, LH, FSH, AMH, Total Testosterone.
This helps identify why your cycles are still irregular.
2. If no periods for 35–40 days:
You may need a 5-day progesterone course (like Medroxyprogesterone 10 mg) to bring a withdrawal bleed, after ruling out pregnancy.
3. Treatment options to regulate cycles:
Restarting a cycle-regulating OCP for 3–6 months (safe in PCOS)
Continue Myo-inositol
Anti-androgen medicines can be added if hirsutism is severe (based on reports)
4. Lifestyle:
Normal BMI is good — continue regular exercise, healthy diet, low sugar/processed food.
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Missing periods for long is not healthy, so regulation is needed.
With proper hormonal evaluation and treatment, your cycles will improve.
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Dr. Pratibha P S
Gynecologist
10 yrs exp
Bangalore
diet and exercise
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Dr. Pushpa Gour
Gynecologist
32 yrs exp
Bhopal
Regular excercise
Diet control
Continue prescribed medicine.
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Dr. Neha Vashisth
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Jaipur
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Dr. Kinnari Amin
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Ahmedabad
Lifestyle modification
Diet control
Exercises
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