Follow up for a nullipara with pcos on diane for contraception After 6 months of starting Diane 35 ED..

following blood tests are to be done and then repeated yearly so long as you are on oral contraceptives 1 SERUM BILIRUBIN 2 SGOT &SGPT 3 TG &LDL 4 BLOOD SUGAR After one year and then to be repeated yearly 1 USG Abdomen for ovarian status 2.BREAST Examination for lump if any 3.cervical cytology after one year(paps test) If any of the f ollowing symptoms are experienced consult the doctor IMMEDIATELY

Remember the symptoms by ACHES Abdominal or stomach pain (severe) Chest pain (severe), cough, shortness of breath Headache (severe), dizziness, weakness, or numbness Eye problems (vision loss or blurring), speech problems Severe leg pain (calf or thigh) As of now there is no harm to be on diane 35 for 7-8 monthes as its a part of pcos management, contraception being an additional benifit . however if you plan to take ocs for a longer duration you wil have stay in touch with a gynaecologist .. to get yourself reviewed after say 8 months or so when the oc preparation may have to be changed.depending on your status then.