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I recently in November got off birth control the pill as it

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JA: Hello. How can I help?
Customer: I recently in November got off birth control the pill as it was causing weight gain , and ever since that I never got my period back it’s been over 6 months now without a period
JA: Are you in any pain? How regular are your periods?
Customer: No, and before the pill they were kind of irregular, then on pill monthly and now without the pill no period
JA: Is there anything else the Doctor should know before I connect you? Rest assured that they'll be able to help you.
Customer: No that’s it :)
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Hello and thanks for your question. I’d be pleased to assist you. Kindly answer following questions for further advice:

Age? Male or female?

Past medical history?

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Customer: replied 15 days ago.
FemaleNo medical historyNo medication

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Customer: replied 15 days ago.
I originally thought maybe my body needed time to adjust coming off the pill , and that’s why I haven’t gotten my period but it’s not been about 7 months and still nothing . A doctor once told me I may have PCOS but I never got officially diagnosed
Customer: replied 15 days ago.
Age : 20

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I think it could be PCOS related

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so this is the right time now to get investigations

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In order to diagnose what is going on either PCOS or not you need to have blood tests and ultrasound scan

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Customer: replied 15 days ago.
okay will do, I had blood tests once for it already and confirmed a hormonedisbalance then my doctor suggested the birth control pill to help regulate it but I rather not be on any sort of birth control currently and am wondering if theres other options then birth control to being back periods
Customer: replied 15 days ago.
I never had a ultrasound scan for it but blood tests yes

Blood and Hormone tests required:

  1. Full blood count
  2. Liver function tests
  3. Kidney function tests
  4. Thyroid function tests
  5. ESR & CRP
  6. FSH & LH
  7. Estradiol
  8. Prolactin
  9. Testosterone levels 9AM fasting
  10. 17 hydroxyprogesterone 

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Plus Ultrasound scan

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These tests and scan would help understanding what is the problem so that further treatment plan would be advised

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I am still here

Please do let me know if you have any further questions I would be happy to answer and discuss

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