Why is gestational age not the same as LMP?
Hello doctor,
I am 27 years old and pregnant. My last period was two months back but the baby only shows six weeks and three days gestation as of today with a heart rate of 77. I have a picture of my ultrasound from today and I was hoping you could explain what it was showing.
24 Apr 2024 - 1 min read
Why to take dual markers and other tests during pregnancy?
Hello doctor,
I am 12 weeks pregnant. My age is 38. My doctor prescribed dual marker test. My PAPP-A report is 1.88 mIU/ml, while FB-hCG is 28.2 ng/ml. NT is 0.90 mm (.65 MoM). Biochem risk +NT is 1:4730, age risk 1:189, trisomy 13/18 + NT is < 1:10000. I am worried about my reports, whether it is normal or is there any risk. My weight is 116 lbs. It is my second pregnancy. I have 3 years old child and completely normal. However, no test of this type was done earlier.
24 Apr 2024 - 1 min read
Suggested tests before unprotected sex with lesbian partner?
Hello doctor,
I would like to ask some questions that I am sort of afraid to ask my gynecologist because I am not sure if she is tolerant of homosexual people and that is holding me back. I would like to know what kind of health tests should I run to make sure I can safely have unprotected sex with my exclusive lesbian partner? During my last visit to the gynecologist I had cytology and now I am waiting for results. If that comes back clean, does it mean fully that I am free of any sexually transmitted diseases or HPV or do I still have to have some other tests to run? Is it appropriate to ask to have those tests made at a clinic or only if I show any worrying symptoms? I have had only one sexual partner before I engaged with my current girlfriend. We were each other's first partners. The last question I have is, is it irresponsible to have unprotected lesbian sex in a committed relationship if both people are tested? Are there still any health risks?
23 Apr 2024 - 1 min read
Is the presence of squamous cells in Pap smear normal?
Hello doctor,
I got a Pap done last week and I got the results back today. It says I am negative for an intraepithelial lesion of malignancy (NIL). And under specimen adequacy, it says satisfactory for evaluation. Endocervical and/or squamous cells (endocervical component) are present. What does this mean and should I be concerned?
16 Apr 2024 - 1 min read
Is there any way to get periods earlier than the due date?
Hello doctor,
I want to ask that is there any method with which we can have periods earlier than due date? Also, if we can use any tablet to delay monthly periods?
15 Apr 2024 - 1 min read
