Questions & Answers

Q&A

Answered by Dr. Talpe Ashwini Nanasaheb

Are my symptoms of breast tenderness related to pregnancy?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, you are correct. These symptoms like nausea, breast tenderness could be due to hormonal variations caused by the pill. Better to continue pill as per schedule. I hope you have not missed a single pill.

May 20, 2026

In case of ovarian cyst, will they remove the entire ovary?

Hi, It looks like the right ovary is having a complex ovarian cyst. It could be malignant also (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Please get alpha-fetoprotein AFP, HCG (human chorionic gonadotropin) and CEA carcinoembryonic antigen. Depending upon the diagnosis you should plan surgery and it will be with frozen section of the mass to rule out malignancy. So that, extra precautions to prevent recurrence and avoiding spread to other ovary. Ideally you should remove mass surgically without damaging surrounding ovarian tissue with laparoscopic expert.

May 15, 2026

Can pregnancy occur despite taking contraceptive pills?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your first query consult is on us! Stress or hormonal imbalance can lead to variation in the menstrual cycle. There are fewer chances of pregnancy as a home pregnancy test (HPT) is negative and, you are 10 days overdue. The following blood test could be done to confirm pregnancy: Serum B hCG (beta human chorionic gonadotropin) test. The result will be positive, if you are pregnant within 14 days.

May 8, 2026

Can I get pregnant naturally after tubectomy?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The method of tubectecomy can be identified only after opening during caeserian section or through laparocsopy. If tubal ligation is done you cannot conceive naturally, if you try there are chances of ectopic pregnancy. You can go for IVF for another baby. Course of the pregnancy through IVF and natural pregnancy will be same.

February 2, 2026

What are the risks of FAS if a mother drinks alcohol?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. If you are regularly having alcohol, then yes, there are 10 to 15 percentage chances of having fetal alcohol syndrome. You should get NT scan done at 11 weeks 4 days. Start Folic Acid twice a day. After NT scan, take a decision whether to continue the pregnancy or not.

December 4, 2025

What could be the reason for early light periods?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. From your description, this type of bleeding pattern could be due to either implantation bleeding or hormonal imbalance. Implantation bleeding is seen in early pregnancy. As you are due for period on 26th and had intercourse in the fertile period, there is a high possibility of getting pregnant. But, urine pregnancy test cannot be positive so early.

November 5, 2025

Can sperm on hands cause pregnancy if it gets inside the vagina?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Please tell me when your last period was, your period pattern, and cycle length so that I can tell you about the chances of getting pregnant. If you had the act a week back, it is too early to detect pregnancy. Please share the period details for further guidance. Thank you.

October 8, 2025

What could be the small raise on my vaginal opening?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. It could be a boil that is an infection of hair follicles over the pubis, or it could be due to local irritation. It would be better if you shared the images of the lesion so that I can suggest medicine. .

August 8, 2025

Kindly comment on the results of my semen analysis.

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your semen analysis shows lots of dead sperm with low sperm count. It could be due to high blood sugars or some other pathology and that needs to be investigated. Please get the following tests done. TSH (thyroid-stimulating hormone).

April 23, 2025

Can I conceive at the age of 34?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. TSH (thyroid-stimulating hormone) and prolactin levels are fine, but your AMH anti-mullerian hormone value of 1.62 is slightly on the lower side. At the age of 34, if you ovulate properly with good patent fallopian tubes and husband's semen analysis is normal, then the chance of getting pregnant with such situation could be around 10%. For further information consult an infertility specialist online.

April 13, 2025

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