i have Irregular periods problem from the very start. now i hardly bleed in 6-7 months and this is seriously causing me weight gain and i am highly overweight now.

hey,
I seriously need help in weight loss and irregular periods.

Age : 24 years
Height: 5''3'
Weight: 65kg
Single

Please advice what can I do. As I have gained a lot of weight as I would get my periods once in 6 months and they last for 4-5 days. Seriously need help please advice how can I cure my irregular periods and this weight problem. I have taken contraceptive pill and as soon as I stop taking them I don't get periods at all. I do have Poly-Cystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS).
I have found designed questions on the forms, so I have filled it in the below.
1. Mental State of the patient -- Depressing
2. Physical Ailments – increasing weight and acne on face
3. The likely cause for above problems --- Irregular periods , increasing weight and acne all over my face

the patient while replying these questions.

Patient ID: kiranaltaf04
Sex: Female Age:24

Please answer the following questions in a descriptive manner after careful analysis and recollection of previous experiences and happenings.

1. Describe your main suffering?
Irregular periods, Vary between 6-7 months, which is currently causing weight increase drastically and acne all over my face.

2. What other physical sufferings do you have in your body?
Acne before and after periods.

3. What mental sufferings / feelings do you have associated with your physical sufferings?
Depressed, irritation, low self-confidence.

4. What exactly do you feel when you are at your worst?
easily irritable, moody, emotional

5. When did it all start? Can you connect it to any past event or disease?
It has been like this for years now. But since past couple of years, I have gained a lot of weight. Basically, my period’s cycle is completely unpredictable and they are delayed for months. Due to this since last couple of years, I have gained lots of weight. I try and eat healthy food but my weight isn’t decreasing.

8. Do your think your sufferings have relation to any external stimuli (like, change of place) or any internal biological changes in the body, like menses (in females)?

In my immediate family, there is no one with this problem and most of them are very slim. I have 5 sisters and none of them ever had irregular periods. I live in the UK and the weather out here is cold I don’t sweat makes me put on weight but I do go to the gym and do exercise 5 times in a week.

10. Describe your general mental set up? Are you Moody, Arrogant, Mild, Agreeable Changeable, Nervous, Suspicious, Easily offended, Quiet, Arguing, Irritating, Lazy etc.
I am a very easy going person. Very friendly and co-operative.

- How do you feel before or during a thunderstorm?
sometimes frightened

- Do you like being consoled during your tough times?
Maybe depends what problem I am going through.

- Are you sensitive to external stimuli like smell, noise, light etc? not really.

- Do you have any typical habit or gesture like nail biting, causeless
weeping, talking to one self etc?
Nail Biting

- How do you feel about your friends, family, your children and especially your husband / wife?
I am very close to my family and friends so am generally concerned about them. I am not married so can’t say about spouse or children

11. What are your fears and do you dream of any situation repeatedly? NO

12. What do you crave for in food items and what are your aversions?
I have a craving for spicy food most of the times but I try to avoid and replace it with oranges, strawberries, and blueberries.

13. How is your thirst: Less, Normal or Excessive?
My general water intake is between 1-2 glasses a day.

14. How if your hunger: Less, Normal or Excessive? Normal
15. Is there any kind of food which your body can’t stand?
NO, i can eat anything
16. Is your sweat normal or less or more? Where does it sweat more: Head, Trunk or Limbs? Normal, Head and Trunks
17. How are your bowel movement and stool type? sometimes constipated
18. How well do you sleep? Do you have a particular posture of sleeping? Generally 6-7 hours, Side ways

21. What medications have been taken earlier by you to treat the diseases and do you have any particular symptom surfacing after the medication?
Once a gynaecologist had put me on a course of contraceptive pills for 6 months and i stop taking that as it’s not a proper treatment for this problem. And after that, I have never tried any medication.

22. What major diseases are running in your family? High Blood Pressure - my Dad has it

23. Describe, how do you look like? Describe your overall appearance ? I am 5’2” female and my current weight is 65 kilos. My excess weight is on my tummy, butts, and thighs.

24. (ONLY FOR FEMALES)

If you are not having normal menstrual cycles, please answer the following questions:

- Are the periods early, regular or late in general? How long do they last? MY PERIODS ARE GENERALLY LATE e.g 5-6 months AND THEY LAST UPTO 4-5 DAYS
- Do you suffer from any kind of physical or mental discomfort before, during or after the periods?
YES, MY BREAST BECOMES VERY TENDER.
- Is the flow scanty, normal or excessive? Not much as I end up using 1 sanitary pad per day
- Is the blood thick bright red or pale watery? Blood is thick and dark red I generally see clots as well.
- Do you notice any clots in the flow? Yes

I guess I have covered all questions as requested look forward to receive some help.

Thanks
kiran