Sonam Rajpoot Sonam Rajpoot Asked 6 months ago

Can pcos cause missed periods?

I haven't had a proper period in three months, and my cycles have always been very irregular. My friends suggested I might have PCOS; can PCOS be the reason behind completely missed periods?

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Gita Johar Gita Johar Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago
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My daughter went three months without a period due to her PCOS, which made us very worried. We learned that irregular cycles are very common with this condition. Please take your child to a gynecologist early on to get a proper treatment plan.

Vijaylaxmi Iyer Vijaylaxmi Iyer Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago

Yes child, missed or delayed periods are the main sign of PCOS because of hormonal imbalance. Drinking warm cinnamon water or eating a little papaya can sometimes help naturally regulate the flow. But if you miss multiple cycles, you must consult a lady doctor.

Shalini Gupta Shalini Gupta Joined Jan 2026 6 months ago

When I missed my periods for four months, my doctor explained that the high androgen levels in PCOS prevent the eggs from maturing and releasing. Since there is no ovulation, the period gets missed. She put me on lifestyle modifications and cyclic therapy which really helped.

Tanvi Rao Tanvi Rao Joined May 2026 5 months ago

I have been dealing with PCOS for five years, and missed periods are my most constant struggle. However, since missed periods can also be caused by thyroid issues or pregnancy, it is safest to get a blood test and consult your doctor rather than assuming.

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Consult a obstetrics and gynaecologist

Rekha Devi Rekha Devi Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Humare yahan bahut ladkiyon ko yeh dikkat hoti hai, haan PCOS me periods bilkul ruk jaate hain ya der se aate hain. Aap chinta mat kijiye, achha khana khaiye aur kisi acche sarkari ya private doctor ko zaroor dikha lijiye.

Preeti Singh Preeti Singh Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago

Haan, bilkul! PCOS ka toh main symptom hi missed periods hai na. Hormones unbalanced hote hain toh cycle disturb ho hi jati hai. Don't worry too much, bas thoda lifestyle change karo aur doctor se checkup karwa lo.

Siddharth Roy Siddharth Roy Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Anovulation, which is common in PCOS, directly results in missed or highly irregular periods. While it is a classic symptom of the syndrome, ignoring missed cycles can lead to uterine lining issues. Consulting a gynecologist for a proper diagnosis is the best approach.

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