How long do the effects of hormone pills for periods last for?

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Generally speaking the oral contraceptive pill effects only should last for one day which is why you need to take the oral contraceptive pills daily for them to be effective.

Once you stop taking them, the side effects should be gone within a few days.

This also applies to its contraceptive properties so you should consider other alternative contraceptive methods.

Oral contraceptive pills usually improve your skin complexion and reduce acne so this is rather unusual. these "side effects" may not then be solely due to the pills.

There could be other underlying causes so you may wish to visit your gynaecologist for a review. alternatively, he can also prescribe you a different sort / brand of oral contraception which may not be associated with these side effects if you are still keen on these as a reliable means of contraception.

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What's the next step if I suspect that my acne, irregular periods and weight gain is due to hormones?

Your guess seems right on track, and based on your symptoms you might want to be evaluated for possible polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). You might want to start with your general practitioner who will be able to arrange for a physical exam, some basic and diagnostic blood tests, as well as a pelvic ultrasound. In Singapore, endocrinologists and gynaecologists most commonly manage PCOS. If your symptoms and acne are indeed due to the above hormonal issue, management with lifestyle changes such as weight management, with or without oral contraceptive pills, can be of good use. Hope this helps!

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When do I need to see an Endocrinologist for PCOS in Singapore?

I’ll be frank, it’s been some time since I had to manage PCOS for anyone, but as I recall the common issues with it are: Acne Weight gain Hirsutism (hair growth) Difficulty conceiving If your main issue is acne, Dianette is a reasonable option - although it is not recommended as a contraceptive. I would advise you to seek the advice of a gynaecologist if conceiving is an issue or perhaps a dermatologist if acne is the main overriding concern. This is what I would advise if seeing someone for the first time. I would presume that you have had an ultrasound scan done.

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