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Polycystic ovarian disease (PCOD) affects women in their childbearing years and results in hormonal imbalance. Irregular and heavy periods, hair growth on face and body, male-pattern baldness, weight gain, etc., are the common symptoms.

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I have PCOD and delayed period. Please help.

Query: Hi doctor, I want to ask something about pregnancy. I have missed my period for 60 days. I got my last period before two months. I checked for pregnancy using a pregnancy kit. It showed me a negative result. When can I take my pregnancy test again? Before six months, I had PCOD. I was taking medici...  Read Full »


Dr. Sravanthi Nuthalapati

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You have delayed periods due to anovulation. As your pregnancy test shows a negative result taken after 50 days, it is good to check it again tomorrow. If it is negative, then it is advisable to take medications for having withdrawal bleeding. PCOS (polycystic ovarian s...  Read Full »

I noticed spotting twice, and feel tired. I also have abdominal cramps. Should I be concerned?

Query: Hello doctor, I am an 18-year-old girl. I did not have my periods for the past two months. However, I noticed some brownish spotting twice, which lasted two days. I felt more tired than usual during this period. I felt nauseating every day in the morning and night. I have cramps in the lower part o...  Read Full »


Dr. Balakrishnan R

Answer: Hi, I appreciate you signing up on icliniq.com. You now have exclusive access to expert medical opinion. From your history, I presume you have PCOD ( Polycystic ovarian disease). This is a congenital condition, I mean it is a genetically programmed condition, you get it from your parents. When yo...  Read Full »

How can I regularize my periods to get pregnant?

Query: HelIo doctor, I have been diagnosed with PCOD and endometriosis suffering from irregular bleeding which does not seem to stop. I saw a gynecologist last month, she happens to be my regular doctor. I am also planning to conceive so she gave me certain medications that would help me to plan. But the...  Read Full »


Dr. Sameer Kumar

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The PCOD (polycystic ovary disease) is confirmed by ultrasound transvaginal and there is a presence of a small fibroid as well in the posterior wall of the uterus along with a left ovarian endometriotic cyst. (attachment removed to protect patient identity). This sim...  Read Full »

Will Deviry help in getting periods after intercourse?

Query: Hi doctor, I am a 22-year-old girl suffering from PCOD for the past six years. I had an intimate relationship three months back. But he just rubbed on my vagina with his penis. We tried for intercourse and it was painful. The penis entered slightly and I did not have any vaginal secretion. I consult...  Read Full »


Dr. Poonguzhali Liston

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Bleeding after stopping Deviry (Medroxyprogesterone acetate) takes around two to seven days. As it has only been two days of stopping Deviry, please wait for another five days for the periods to start. Also, getting pregnant from the sexual...  Read Full »

42 days after unprotected sex with my husband, I have not got my period yet. Am I pregnant?

Query: Hi doctor, I had unprotected sex with my husband and it has been 42 days since then and still, I have not gotten my periods. I took two pregnancy tests on day 39 and they were negative. In your professional opinion, is it still possible I am pregnant but it was too soon to show up on a test, or do I...  Read Full »


Dr. Balakrishnan R

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. If you had pregnancy tests repeatedly negative, then you are not pregnant. But your periods are not regular due to your weight. From your history I presume you to have PCOD (polycystic ovarian disorder), this is usually associated with obesi...  Read Full »

I have PCOD, under treatment and missed a period with white discharge. Why?

Query: Hello doctor, I am 23-years-old. I have irregular periods from five years. I have PCOD problem (hormonal imbalance, delay periods) three months before I consulted a doctor and gave me Ovacet and Regestrone (day16 today 25) for two months. In these two months periods are regular. Last month I used on...  Read Full »


Dr. Sameer Kumar

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Patients with PCOD (polycystic ovarian disease) are advised low dose hormones for regularisation of cycles. In your case, you were given Estrogen (Ovacet) and Progesterone (Regestron) to be eaten separately. Ovacet forms endometrium and progesterone matures it into s...  Read Full »

I am a PCOD patient with primary infertility. Can I take tablet Progynova to build up endometrium?

Query: Hello doctor, I am 32 years old PCOD patient with primary infertility. My LMP was 10 days before. I took tablet Letrozole 2.5 mg once a day for five days from the next day of my periods. Today is my eighth day. I had a USG today. Findings are, ET 3.6 mm, right ovary follicle is 11 mm, left ovary fo...  Read Full »


Dr. Sameer Kumar

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. As you are on day 8, ET (endometrial thickness) is low for the day of the cycle. You should be starting on Progynova (Estradiol) 2 mg one tablet twice a day for the next seven days. Your follicular scan days should be on day 11, 15 and 17. The follicles are appropria...  Read Full »

My period is 10 days late despite experiencing symptoms. Why?

Query: Hello doctor,My period is ten days late, and I have light cramps, nausea, backaches, fatigue, aversion to food, no spotting, no tender or sensitive breasts, and four negative pregnancy tests. I usually have regular periods. I am currently taking Buspirone, Lexapro (Escitalopram), and Omeprazole. Ple...  Read Full »


Dr. Balakrishnan R

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read the query, and I can understand your concern. How are you doing? From your history, I presume you have PCOD ( Polycystic ovaries). It is a congenital condition; it is genetically programmed, and you get it from your parents. When you suddenly put on weight,...  Read Full »

My periods are delayed by two days. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor, I had unprotected sex last month and had a contraceptive pill within three hours. I got my period after 17 days, it lasted for five days. I am also taking regular oral contraceptives for my PCOD. Can I still have a chance to get pregnant? This month my periods are two days late. Please...  Read Full »


Dr. Vandana Andrews

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. If you take an emergency contraceptive pill (i-pill) within three hours of having unprotected sex and also take regular oral contraceptives for your PCOD (polycystic ovarian disease), your chances of getting pregnant are very low. Emergen...  Read Full »

Why do I get spots during my periods?

Query: Hello doctor, I am suffering from PCOD And hypothyroidism. I am getting spots during my periods continuously. What should I do? Please help.  Read Full »


Dr. Vandana Andrews

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query. Spots or acne can occur due to various factors like hormonal imbalances, stress, or lifestyle habits like diet and skincare routines. Here are some steps you can take. 1) Consult with your gynecologist: Your gynecologist may be able to pr...  Read Full »

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