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Answered by Dr. Mishra Keeranmayee Mihirkumar

How long can my baby be safe if my water broke at 34 weeks?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is great to find that you have reached 34 weeks. Have they given steroid injections to accelerate the baby's lung maturity? You can wait if still, fluid is present. You have to look out for any fever or contractions; if they develop, you can get re-admitted. Sometimes pregnancy can be prolonged safely until 37 completed weeks if no warning sign as fever, labor pain, and increased WBC count in the blood indicates infection.

January 6, 2026

Can lack of a nasal bone imply mental retardation in USG?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Absent nasal bone is a soft tissue in ultrasound to diagnose Trisomy 21. Absent fetal nasal bone is one of the strongest soft markers in the second-trimester ultrasound screening. Detailed prenatal diagnosis is advisable to rule out abnormal karyotype when absent nasal bone is associated with other ultrasound markers of fetal aneuploidy or structural abnormality. Nearly two-thirds of 15-22-week-old fetuses with Down's syndrome lack a nasal bone according to fetal-medicine specialist.

March 21, 2025

My partner and I had unprotected sex, and she does not want to take a pill. Please help.

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Even if a patient has a regular menstrual cycle, ovulation time may vary one to two days prior to or after the usual ovulation date. Secondly, some of the ejaculates might have entered the vaginal cavity even if you pulled out. So there is a risk of pregnancy either way.

July 2, 2024

I have painful pea-like lump on labia. Will it resolve?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your history suggests a Bartholin abscess or maybe a fungal growth. The growth actually needs to be seen before I can give you any coherent advice. But I definitely suggest personal hygiene, wearing cotton underwear and preferably sun drying your underwear to prevent any infection. Good diet and exercise goes a long way to provide immunity against genital infections too.

June 28, 2024

Nifedifine taken for irritable uterus and contractions during pregnancy causes low blood pressure. Please help.

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understood your concern. I understand that you are going through a challenging time, but do not worry, I am here to provide support. I suggest you follow the below mentioned instructions: I suggest you consider a shift to vaginal administration of Progesterone, as evidence suggests it may be more effective than the oral route. If your contractions are not subsiding, you can take a Nifedipine tablet after eating, and occasionally add a pinch of salt to your meals.

June 20, 2024

What causes missed periods and a negative pregnancy test?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I need to know the exact date of your last period. Please mention whether you have any weight gain, excessive facial or body hair, delayed periods, and dark pigmentation around the neck or armpits. As your pregnancy test is negative, you have a chance of developing PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome). Nowadays, physical activity got reduced and stress plays an important factor in causing this problem.

May 16, 2024

I had Painful sex after a six-month gap. Why?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You are suffering from a dry vagina. It occurs due to some reasons. Please mention whether you had pain in your vagina in your previous cycles. Please mention in detail about your periods.

May 16, 2024

Why do recurrent vaginal yeast infection occur in diabetics?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Diabetes is comorbidity that makes patients prone to fungal infections and some times there is a secondary bacterial infection too. I advise you to follow certain steps. 1. First step, proper sugar control.

April 18, 2024

I bleed whenever I get horny. Why?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Abnormal uterine bleeding is the most common side effect of Depo-Provera therapy, especially in the early months of use. It is a problem whenever bleeding continues for more than 14 days, is heavy, or symptoms such as pelvic pain accompany it. Bleeding irregularities that typically occur may include breakthrough bleeding (you are having this), spotting between periods, prolonged periods lighter or heavier periods than normal, lack of period (usually after one year). Some women with 8-10 days of bleeding over two weeks are administered tablet Ethinyl estradiol for 10 days and bleeding generally stops in five days.

February 23, 2024

My vaginal opening is not circle and the cavity looks unusual. Please help.

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. The pictures you have shared look normal (attachment removed to protect patient identity) and you do not feel any abnormal growth or lump when you feel inside the vagina, so I do not think that there is anything to be scared about. Your history suggests that you are asymptomatic. I presume that there is no discharge, no itching, no burning sensation, and no pain during intercourse (if you are sexually active).

February 13, 2024

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