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I have pcos, taking metformin 1000mg twice a day with aldectone 100, got my period twice in june 2015, had birth control pills twice that month after sex. not getting periods since then. gaining weight now. want early periods! help asap!

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Unclear: It is unclear what you mean by taking "birth control pills twice after sex.” I think you mean that you are taking emergency contraception. If so then that explains the irregular bleeding. Have you considered taking a regular birth control pill daily to help regulate the cycles with PCOS? This is a common approach.

Answered 8/10/2015

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A member asked:

I have pcos, taking metformin 1000mg twice a day with aldectone 100, got my period twice in june 2015, had birth control pills twice that month after sex. not getting periods since then. gaining weight now. want early periods! help asap!

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

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