Get Virtual Care
  • Primary Care
  • Urgent Care
  • FAQs
  • Support Center
For Businesses
  • Direct Primary Care for Organizations
  • For DMEs and Pharmacies
  • For Health Plans
  • For Providers
About Us
  • Who We Are
  • Why HealthTap
  • Our Standards
  • Contact
Log in
Book a video appointment
Book now
  • Get Virtual Care

    • Primary Care
    • Urgent Care
    • FAQs
    • Support Center
  • For Businesses

    • Direct Primary Care for Organizations
    • For DMEs and Pharmacies
    • For Health Plans
    • For Providers
  • About Us

    • Who We Are
    • Why HealthTap
    • Our Standards
    • Contact
Log in to HealthTap
HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients
Book a video visit
HealthTap
Telehealth
A member asked:

Can having irregular periods cause weight gain?

A doctor has provided 1 answer
Dr. Tony Ho answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

PCOS: Irregular periods may be a symptom of pcos, which causes Insulin resistance and can lead to weight gain.

Dr Ali agreed

Answered 5/12/2015

5.2k views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

At age 22-23 what are reasons for irregular period besides thyriod? And can irregular period cause weight gain stress and cramping? Thank you.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

What to do because my periods are very irregular. Does anybody know of a birth control that does not cause water retention and weight gain?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Age 16. Virgin. Irregular periods. Weight gain. Nausea. Lower back pain. Tensed. How can bring back my periods, control my weight? Whats the reason?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

My sister (24 y/o) woke up at 3 a.m. with bad dizziness that worsens every time she turns her head. Shes also gained some weight, and her period hasnt shown up for 4 months. My mom has vertigo. What was the cause of this? How can I help my sister?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

A member asked:

Hi I m 20 years old and I had cyst problem due to which I m having irregular periods and also gaining weight?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

People also searched for:

Hi I am gaining a lot of weight , is irregular periods is the reason?
TheOrtho cyclen pills could cause weight gain? What are the worst secondary effects? I have irregular and long lasting periods. More than a month.
Gained 9 lbs in last 5 month's. 48 yrs old. Irregular periods. Don't seem to have a baby bump but I can feel fluttering. What r the chances I'm pregnant? Take Elavil & klonopin which may cause weight gain also. What's the probability? uterine poyps 2
Tests only show hypothyroidism. No PCOS. Ive gained weight, Ive had hair loss, irregular/absent periods, and lots of hair on my face and neck. I know most of these also happen with hypothyroidism, but not excess hair. what else could cause it?
Can a yeast infection cause irregular/heavy periods (every 10-14days),low back pain and weight gain? what else could cause this? I am not pregnant and have no STDs ?

Telemedicine

Primary Care
Manage Your Conditions
Women's Health
Children's Health
Men's Health
Senior Health
Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle
Sexual Health
Mental & Behavioral Health
Travel Medicine
Urgent Care
Ask your question
Didn't find what you're looking for?

90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.

Ask your question

More of what we treat

Allergies
Antibiotics
Asthma
High Blood Pressure
Prescriptions
Type 2 Diabetes
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HealthTap
HIPAA logo
HIPAASecure
Soc 2 Type 2 logo
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHO Accredited
JCAHOAccredited

For Businesses

Direct Primary Care for OrganizationsFor DMEs and PharmaciesFor Health PlansFor Providers

Company

About UsSupport CenterContact Us

Health Content

Health TopicsDoctor Q&A by Specialty

Join Us

For DoctorsJobs
Member App

Download HealthTap

Video visit and message your doctor

Member App QR Code
Play Store Member LinkApp Store Member Link

Questions?

+1 (888) 828-0841support@healthtap.com
LinkedInTwitter
HomeTermsPrivacyCookiesDMCAHealth TopicsDoctors DirectoryDoctor Q&A by Specialty
Copyright 2026 HealthTap, Inc.