Patient's question:
Sir, recently I found that I have been feeling a bit unwell. Because my menstrual cycle is usually regular, it always comes on the 5th of every month, and it always cleans up in about 7 days. However, in the past three months, my period has either been delayed by 10 days or arrived about 10 days early. I went to the hospital and the doctor prescribed estrogen for me. Hello, if the menstrual cycle is irregular, will taking estrogen prescribed by the doctor make me gain weight?Doctor's answer:
There is a possibility of gaining weight, but in cases of menstrual disorders, the body may still gain weight even without taking oral medication due to impaired metabolic function. Therefore, it is recommended to follow medical advice and take oral medication on schedule. Combining it with traditional Chinese medicine treatment can be more effective. It is also important to pay attention to self-regulating endocrine conditions in daily life, maintain a healthy lifestyle and sleep schedule, avoid frequent anger, and refrain from wearing midriff-baring clothing. This is because when the uterus is exposed to cold, menstrual flow may increase, and the period may come earlier or later.