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Answered by Dr. Anindya Das

What are the preventive measures I should take to avoid pregnancy?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your question is very interesting.Practically speaking, the pill is for emergency and they are meant to provide protection from a single act of intercourse. Moreover, I-pill does not give 100 % protection. So, the second intercourse will increase the chance of pregnancy.

May 13, 2026

Is my pain in the right ovary related to ovarian cancer?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your worry. Yes, family history of ovarian cancer from the maternal side is no doubt a great risk factor, and no age is safe. A type of ovarian cancer (germ cell variety) can happen in your age group. Now, the pain you described could be for many reasons.

January 7, 2026

Can missed period, beta hCG 5.73 at 38 confirm pregnancy?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. As you can see, the normal beta hCG (human chorionic gonadotropin) level is less than 5 mIU/mL. So, you should wait for two days and repeat the test. You should do an ultrasound pelvis, but after the beta hCG report is available.

August 12, 2025

What is the reason for inadequate breast milk secretion?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You really have a serious problem. Lactation usually depends on sucking reflex. As the baby sucks the nipple it produces a hormone called prolactin in the mother's body which is responsible for milk secretion and this forms a cycle. As you have stopped breastfeeding, your body has stopped producing prolactin.

June 20, 2025

Is high TSH level in pregnancy concerning at 31 weeks?

Hi, Welcome to our platform Your wife is in the third trimester of her pregnancy. In the third trimester, the recommended level of TSH should be under 3. If the recommendation has to be followed, then this is beyond the normal range. You should consult your gynecologist and endocrinologist who can examine your wife and decide further course of management. .

April 28, 2025

Why does bleed severely during menses?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. From the details given in your query, it seems that your wife is suffering from abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB). There are several reasons for AUB. For diagnosis, you better do one ultrasonography of the abdomen and serum for a thyroid function test. Meanwhile, I suggest taking a tablet Tranexamic acid to control bleeding.

June 20, 2024

Which birth control method is the best for endometriosis?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Both pills and IUD (intrauterine device) have their own advantages and disadvantages. If you are thinking of switching from hormonal pills to IUD only because of complications like weight gain and mood swing, then think twice. Studies have failed to demonstrate these complications of pills. Now, regardingIUD, it is associated with irregular bleeding and pain, especially in the first few months.

April 23, 2024

I am worried about spotting during my initial days of pregnancy. Please help.

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand the anxiety you are going through. I have gone through your reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Your baby was well when the USG was done for the first time. But, unfortunately, the second USG clearly indicates that you had a miscarriage.

January 18, 2024

Are there any chances of pregnancy after using both condom and I-pill?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. First of all, the word protection is not clear for me. Have you used condom or pill or both? If you used both, then the chances of being pregnant is very less. Now, regarding your next period, it will depend on your menstrual pattern. If emergency pills are used, then they cause irregular period.

December 1, 2023

What can be the reason for IUFD?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. First of all I feel really sorry knowing what happened to you. It was fine that anti-D was not given after your first child as his blood group is negative. This time around anti-D should have been given. But, that does not explain DIC (disseminated intravascular coagulation).

October 3, 2023

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