Patient's question:
I've been married for a year, and my menstrual cycle has been irregular since the start. After taking traditional Chinese medicine for regulation, it comes for two or three months, but if I don't take care of it, it doesn't come. This time, the longest period of amenorrhea has lasted for another year. I don't have any obvious discomfort symptoms, but when I do get my period, the flow is light, the color is dark, and it only lasts for one or two days. During the period, I feel a cutting-like cramping sensation downstairs. Since I'm preparing to conceive, I just had a thorough check-up at the hospital and had an ultrasound done. The results showed that my uterus is slightly smaller and both ovaries have polycystic changes. The doctor prescribed medication for regulation and suggested that I have a six-item sex hormone test done after my period returns. The doctor advised me to consult about whether my condition is easy to regulate, whether it will be easy to conceive after regulation, how serious my condition is, what I should pay attention to, and how to treat it.Doctor's answer:
Based on your description, the possibility of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is high. Currently, it is necessary to check the six female hormones, and your face-to-face doctor can prescribe medication to address this. You should check the six female hormones, thyroid function, and insulin 2-3 days after your menstrual period. Your condition is quite serious, but once diagnosed, medication can be adjusted to regulate your menstrual cycle. Only when your menstrual cycle becomes regular will you have a chance to conceive. It is recommended that you exercise more regularly, maintain a disciplined lifestyle, and avoid overtime work.