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I had miscarriages and now trying to conceive. Please guide.
Query: Hello doctor,I have a past history of two miscarriages at 18 weeks. Hysteroscopy and laparoscopy confirmed cervical incompetence and my polypoidal endometrium was removed. I conceived again with a follicle test procedure during which CG 10000 was injected into my blood, but unfortunately, I had to u... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The fact that you had two miscarriages at 18th weeks of gestation which were spontaneous and that leech wilkinson canula went inside uterus during hysterosalpingography procedure attempted prior hysteroscopy confirms cervical incompetence here (attachment removed to ... Read Full »
HSG report shows some problem in left fallopian tube. Can I conceive naturally?
Query: Hi doctor, Recently, I have gone for all relevant test for checking infertility. My AMH and thyroid report are both normal. My HSG report is showing issues about the left tube. I am attaching my report kindly review and let me know if I can conceive naturally or next what should I do? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The HSG (hysterosalpingogram) report (attachment removed to protect patient identity) shows that there is a left sided cornual block of the left fallopian tube but the right is patent, so pregnancy is possible, but that would depend on the ovarian side which ovulates... Read Full »
What does PAPP-A screen test of 1.9 and hCG level of 65.6 indicate?
Query: Hi doctor, My wife has done a PAPP-A screen test and results are 1.9 and hCG level 65.6. She is 12 weeks pregnant. Please advise regarding the same. Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You need to attach the complete report issued by the laboratory. Important thing is the graph and the MoM (multiple of the median) values which have been calculated as per the gestational age. The risk is calculated accordingly. In case of Down's syndrome, there is ... Read Full »
Does irregular period after unprotected sex mean pregnancy?
Query: Hello doctor, My periods suddenly stopped after a few hours. Then, it started again the next day and stopped again. I had unprotected sex six days before my periods started. Could I be pregnant? Please reply as soon as possible. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. If your menses have started after your sexual episode, then it is unlikely that you would be pregnant at all. There is endometrial shedding occurring and hence, you would not be pregnant. However, you may get a serum beta hCG test done to confirm. If the hCG levels a... Read Full »
NT scan shows placenta is fundo posterior lower edge reaching internal os. Can I travel?
Query: Hi doctor, Our 12 weeks NT scan indicates developing placenta is fundo posterior lower edge reaching internal OS. The doctor advised 30 days complete bed rest. I need your opinion on the same case and also doing an ultrasound scan after two weeks. This scan was done 10 days back and since then I am... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. At 12 weeks gestation with placenta fundo-posterior with lower edge reaching internal is a fairly acceptable finding for early pregnancy. It does not really call for bed rest if there has been no episode of any bleeding per vaginum. The safest distance of placenta is... Read Full »
Can you get pregnant if you had sex two days before periods?
Query: Hi doctor, We had sex before 2 days of her period. She had a pill after 64 hours. She got her periods but it has been continuing for six days. What is the chance of pregnancy? Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. If she has resumed her menses then there is no chance of pregnancy. Read Full »
Please explain the normal features of early pregnancy.
Query: Hello doctor, Two weeks ago I had 10 positive home urine pregnancy tests. I consulted with my obstetrician and they sent me for two blood tests 48 hours apart. The blood test showed my hCG level more than doubled within 48 hours which the obstetrician said was great. Well because I have irregular pe... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. In early pregnancy, by six weeks of gestation, the gestational sac is often not seen and only decidual reaction can be appreciated in the uterus, but as the hCG levels are doubling, there is definitely a viable ongoing pregnancy either inside or outside uterus, so a ... Read Full »
I touched my girlfriend's hand after peeing. Will she get pregnant?
Query: Hello doctor, I touched my girlfriend's hand after peeing. I am afraid that I might have precum from my peeing at home as I was sexually aroused. Will she get pregnant if my hand had precum? Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.It is important to learn her last menstrual period date and also the day you both went out together. Also, her cycles have been regular in the last 6 months or not?I hope this has helped you. Thank you. Read Full »
Query: Hi doctor, Can a girl become pregnant without penetration and ejaculation inside the vagina? I hugged my girlfriend; I had a pre-ejaculate spot on my pants. I am not sure whether it touched her or not. We both were completely dressed. We did not have sexual intercourse; we did not remove our clothe... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The chances of pregnancy in your case are negligible. 1. yes, a girl can become pregnant without intercourse if she is massaged with a pre cum smeared finger or fingered with precum-smeared fingers. Pre cum has live sperms. 2. Pre-ejaculate can wet the clothes, b... Read Full »
What is the chance of getting pregnant with precum while ovulating?
Query: Hello doctor,My partner and I had sex yesterday. We were using condoms but he had changed the condom three times already. On the last one, he took it out because he felt like he needed to ejaculate but it went away after he had pulled out. He then asked me to masturbate him and he ejaculated a littl... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You are right to state that if the condom was torn, there may have been some precum gone inside the vagina and even that can make you pregnant unless your partner is absolutely sure about it. You can choose to take the emergency contraceptive pill within 72 hours of... Read Full »