Questions & Answers

Q&A

Answered by Dr. Daswani Deepti Puranlal

Are tender breasts, fatigue, hair loss, and weight gain indicative of PCOS/PMOS?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understood your concern. I have reviewed the reports you attached (attachments removed to protect the patient’s identity), the lipid profile, which was altered due to fasting, is the only abnormality. Other reports, including hormone profiles (Luteinizing hormone, follicle-stimulating hormone, testosterone), thyroid profile, and BMI (basal metabolic index), are normal. Regarding the complaint of tender breasts, if there is no associated mass or discharge and it is linked to the menstrual cycle, it might be cyclical mastalgia.

May 27, 2026

What causes a delayed period despite an ovarian drilling?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. Ovarian drilling is a procedure commonly done in women with PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome)/PMOS (polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome) to help induce ovulation by lowering the hormone levels that are in excess. It can temporarily change the menstrual cycle, so we cannot expect periods to come at the exact time after the procedure. I know a lot of patience is required during this waiting period, but at this point in time, it is best to continue the medicines that have been prescribed.

May 26, 2026

What could be the reason for vaginal itching in a 45-year-old post-menopausal woman?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Vaginal itching during the post-menopausal phase is often due to vaginal dryness caused by hormonal changes. To rule out other potential causes, such as infections, it is important to consider if there are associated symptoms like discharge, rashes, or urinary issues. In addition to this, checking your blood sugar levels might be beneficial in the evaluation.

March 17, 2026

What could cause a delayed brown menstrual discharge at 32?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. I would like to explain to you that this kind of altered bleeding from the uterus can be due to several factors. Since you are 32 years old, I suggest you get yourself evaluated and get some tests done so as to be sure that we are not missing anything. This includes taking a pregnancy test (if sexually active), thyroid and sugar tests, and getting an ultrasound done.

February 17, 2026

How to interpret a hCG test result?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. I understand your concern. It is important to note that other symptoms should also be considered before reaching a conclusion. However, if everything else is normal, and you have missed your period while being sexually active, the range of beta hCG (a pregnancy hormone) suggests the possibility of pregnancy.

January 30, 2026

How to manage endometrial hyperplasia?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. The symptoms you are experiencing, characterized by irregular and heavy bleeding, suggest abnormal uterine bleeding. This can be attributed to a bulky uterus and a thickened endometrium. Deviry, a progesterone medication, is used to stabilize the endometrium.

October 24, 2025

Can a 44-year-old woman get pregnant after rubbing?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and can understand your concern. Pregnancy occurs when sperm from the male secretions travel through the female reproductive system to fertilize an egg. Based on your description, where no ejaculation occurred, the chances of pregnancy are very low for several reasons: Minimal sperm exposure: Since there was no ejaculation on or near the vagina, any potential sperm would only come from precum, which contains significantly fewer sperm than ejaculate. Timing factors: You were on the last day of your period, and the days immediately following menstruation are typically not fertile periods in most menstrual cycles.

May 27, 2025

How to prevent vaginal yeast infection?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Repeated fungal infections are very tedious to treat and equally distressing, especially in the early teens when the body is adapting to the numerous changes. The vagina is quite an easy part to get an infection because of its sensitive nature, and also, this area known as the perineal area is hard to be kept 100 percent clean. This area is prone to infection; we just need to rule out the reason and thereby treat them accordingly, like avoiding wearing tight clothes, changing undergarments from time to time, using soft fabric undergarments, and if sexually active, then using barrier contraceptives like condoms.

October 21, 2024

What are the causes of irregular vaginal spotting and abdominal pain?

Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern.It can be very uncomfortable when you are unable to carry out your daily activities due to pain. I had like to clarify that any unprotected intercourse carries the risk of pregnancy. So, we should wait, which is the expected date of your next period.

October 8, 2024

Is it necessary to do a laparoscopy for hydrosalpinx?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I went through the reports (attachments are removed to protect the patient’s identity). Please understand that the reports show swollen tubes, which are known as hydrosalpinx. The dilatation and tortuous nature facilitates twisting, then decreasing the blood supply and complicating things further.

August 30, 2024

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