I'm really worried about this situation. I've been dealing with PCOD, and my weight keeps going upI'm currently 63 kg and I'm 5 feet tall. Could having a physical relationship actually help with this? And if so, should protection be used or is it okay to not use any? Also, in case we don't use protection, should I be taking birth control pills afterwards, or can I take them just to help regulate my menstrual cycle, even without having sex?

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Dr Dr Khaleel Ur Rahim

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Physical relationship is not a direct cure for PCOD (Polycystic Ovary Disorder), but regular sexual activity can help regulate menstrual cycles and improve hormonal balance; however, it's crucial to practice safe sex using protection to prevent unintended pregnancy.

Regarding birth control pills, they can be prescribed to help regulate menstrual cycles, reduce androgen levels, and improve symptoms of PCOD, regardless of sexual activity; your partner's healthcare provider can guide her on the best course of treatment and recommend suitable birth control options.

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I'm a 29-year-old woman trying to conceive and I've been married for 3 years Now I have irregular periods since I first got them at 14 I've been taking different kinds of medicines before getting married to try and make them regular After marriage, I started seeing a family gynecologist and then switched to an infertility clinic Usually, I get my periods after taking Regesterone for 10 days and they come about 3 or 4 days after stopping the pills and last for 4 days of full flow This time, there was only slight bleeding for a day at the end of September after starting my period in late August, no full flow like usual recently I was prescribed a low dose of Thyronorm because of high anti-thyroid antibodies and didn't take Estrogen or Progesterone this cycle Could it be the Thyroxine affecting my period or is it because I didn't use the Progesterone pills really confused about what's going on

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