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Q: Are Hormones Causing Irregular Periods, Weight Gain, and Ste

asked by: DoctorQuestion on February 28th, 2006

i have a really irregular period some times i will have my period for 2 weeks and then it will be normal. i have been trying to have a baby for almost a year and have had no success. i went to the doctor he told me i cannot get pregnant because i am overwieght. to start exercising and eating right i did that and nothing yet. do you have any recomendations for this.
thank you bre

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Dr. Nikola Gjuzelov , MD

replied on April 27th, 2006

Getting Pregnant Answer A842

Being overweight does not cause sterility. However, sterility and weight gain can both be caused by a hormonal disorder such as polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). Irregular periods indicate a possible hormonal disorder. You can visit a gynecologist for a hormonal analyses (FSH, LH, estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, DHEA, prolactin), colposcopy, Pap-smear, and vaginal ultrasound to help diagnose the condition.

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