Patient's question:
For a long time now, I've always felt that my menstrual cycle is irregular, with a significant delay, and I've been constipated for a long time, which makes my complexion look particularly bad. In the past two years, I don't know what the reason is, but I've been getting fatter, gaining about eight pounds every year. I'd like to consult an expert about how to treat conditions like irregular menstruation, obesity, and constipation in my case.Doctor's answer:
The patient has had irregular menstruation for a long time, accompanied by constipation symptoms, and their weight has been increasing. This situation is more likely to be considered as polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). PCOS is a very common and complex gynecological endocrine disorder that leads to menstrual irregularities, obesity, elevated blood sugar levels, and the inability to conceive and give birth normally. The patient should promptly visit a public hospital's gynecology department for a follow-up examination, including endocrine function tests and a detailed magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan. After a definitive diagnosis is confirmed, appropriate treatment should be initiated.