A member asked:

I have pcos w/ high estrogen. in 15 years my periods have always been scanty or absent & "never heavy", not even when i had fibroids. is this normal?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

PCOS: PCOS patients have a wide variety of experiences with their menstrual cycles. For some they are heavy, some irregular and some not a all. Periods will vary from individual to individual. There are many options for cycle control. Schedule a visit to discuss what option is best for you.

Dr Hegab and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 8/17/2018

288 views

Thank

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.

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

A member asked:

I have pcos w/ high estrogen. in 15 years my periods have always been scanty or absent & "never heavy", not even when i had fibroids. is this normal?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Dr Hegab and 2 doctors agreed

Related Questions

A member asked:

How to tell difference between possible PCOS & Perimeno? I have high estrogen, hair on neck, mostly reg periods but occasionally missed, NO perimeno signs other than occa missed P. High fsh, tho. PCOS or Perimeno?

A member asked:

I finished my period on July 10 and had unprotected sex 3 times on July 22nd. What are my odds since I am not on birth control and I have PCOS. My partner is MTF transgender and has taken estrogen for over a year?

A member asked:

I have pcos how do I know I have estrogen deficiency ? Progesterone deficiency is there cause I have irregular periods ?

A member asked:

Help! No period 7 months, acne. Cysts on ovaries, Low progesterone .6, low estrogen 31. Diagnosed pcos. OBGYN of little help. Please what is wrong?

A member asked:

My Obgyn said I should take BCP pills to regulate my period because I have pcos and my periods are very long that lasts two weeks or longer. I cant take estrogen what other option is there ?

Sponsored Content

People also searched for:

Can PCOS present with high estrogen/very high fsh, but mostly normal periods (occasional missed cycle)?

Is it normal to have amenorrhea when you have PCOS and fibroids? Doc said the PCOS was "protecting" me from the heavy periods caused by fibroids.

I am a 38 year old female. I have PCOS, endometriosis, and small fibroids 3 to be exact. I usually have weird periods but I've had a period now since June 19th and I go thru a box of 16 pads in 2 days. I know this is not normal. I called my GYN but s?

I have PCOS and haven't had a period in years without medicine. I am trying to get pregnant, will estrogen pills make me have regular periods?

Doctors, may you give me names of fibroids anti-tumour foods or foods that can help shrink tumors?And why is estrogen high on monthly periods?Thanks

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

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?