A member asked:

I've been diagnosed with pcos. i read up online and started on myo inositol. my period came after 30 days on this supplement. however, my period lasted for 2 weeks and counting. should i continue or stop the supplement?

Q: i've been diagnosed with pcos. i read up online and started on myo inositol. my period came after 30 days on this supplement. however, my period lasted for 2 weeks and counting. should i continue or stop the supplement?

: I always recommend never taking supplements. Those who make them do not have to show they are safe or effective. See a Dr.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Clarence Grim answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

I always recommend never taking supplements. Those who make them do not have to show they are safe or effective. See a Dr.

Answered 7/21/2021

0 views

Thank

More of what we treat

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've been diagnosed with pcos. i read up online and started on myo inositol. my period came after 30 days on this supplement. however, my period lasted for 2 weeks and counting. should i continue or stop the supplement?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Clarence Grim answered

Related Questions

A member asked:

I am a 21 yr old female with pcos. I have been diagnosed for years but my weight gain isnt being controlled. And i have excess hair growth on my face. I am currently taking metformin but I want to take Ovasitol inositol supplement. Is it ok?

A member asked:

Why does the supplement Inositol, make my period very heavy? Last month it made it last two weeks and this month it made me bleed so much that I ended up finishing one package of pads in one day and I had never bleed that much in my life before, infact be

A member asked:

My period last for like 3 weeks only to stop for a couple of days then it starts again. There is some pain but I also have pcos and I am on the pill. ?

A member asked:

I have pcos and usually have irregular periods but for the last two days I have been spotting dark brown blood with clots two weeks after my period?

A member asked:

Hey, I was diagnosed with pcos. I stopped taking my metformin med last year and my period were fine. But now it's irregular again. Any help to stop it?

Sponsored Content

People also searched for:

Exactly 1 wk late I got my period. Norm very regular. Started a new job and taking inositol supplement. Thyroid is good. Hist of pcos. Norm? See dr?

Does Myo-Inositol help women with PCOS become pregnant or regulate her periods?

I just recently got diagnosed with PCOS. is there any supplements of some sort that i can take to help regulate my period?

I have pcos with irregular periods and produce more male hormones, should I try taking myo-inositol?

I suffer from PCOS and chronic anxiety/stress. Would an inositol supplement be beneficial to take to help alleviate this? And would it be safe to take with Buspar and vitamin D?

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?