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Answered by Dr. Lorena Zijaj

I have PCOS. Can I take birth control pill post intercourse?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. The contraceptive pill should be taken on the first day of the cycle. When you experience menstrual bleeding, you can start the pill. After seven days, the intercourse is safe.

June 10, 2026

I am trying to conceive with PCOS/PMOS, but Fertisure F and Ovabless are not helping. Why?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. PCOS/PMOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome/Polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome) and also hyperthyroidism can cause infertility. I saw your examination (attachment removed to protect patient identity). The TSH (thyroid-stimulating hormone) levels is normal. The medication you have taken are only supplements.

May 29, 2026

When will withdrawal bleeding occur after a contraceptive?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Bleeding occurs due to high levels of progesterone present in the I-pill (Levonorgestrel). So it has caused withdrawal bleeding, and it shows that the pill has worked. The date of the next menstrual cycle will change. Her menstruation will come later this month.

May 26, 2026

Can there be a pregnancy while on contraceptive patches?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. First, to confirm a pregnancy, you should perform a pregnancy test two weeks after having sexual intercourse. So, perform a urinary pregnancy test or b-HCG (human chorionic gonadotropin) test to exclude or confirm a pregnancy, and then get an ultrasound to evaluate the uterine cavity. On the other hand, maybe your menses and clots have come earlier and have a different pattern compared with other menstrual bleeding. As you use the patch for one year, there is a low chance of pregnancy, as long as you have used it correctly.

April 25, 2026

Why is there delayed menstruation?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The irregular bleeding is also associated with acne and hair growth. There are symptoms of hyperandrogenism. Have you got a hormonal examination done?.

October 30, 2025

Is it normal to feel hot over the hands and vagina with sharp abdominal pain during pregnancy?

Hello, Welcome to our portal I read your examination. (attachment removed to protect patient identity). They are all normal. The symptoms that you prescribe above are common during pregnancy. Burning sensation in palms and hand is called Carpal Syndrome, it happens in pregnancy due to swelling of tissues. The burning sensation in the vagina is because your sexual organs are more vasculated (more blood comes to them) during pregnancy.

April 22, 2025

Can maternal stress affect the well-being of the fetus?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com It is well-known that maternal stress can affect the wellbeing of the fetus. But if you do not have a continuous contraction or frequent contraction during the day or any bleeding, you need not worry about it. There are a lot of mechanisms that protect the baby. For you to be quite relieved, I would recommend an ultrasound as you have to perform the first-trimester ultrasound as well. Regards.

August 10, 2024

Can Anmum Materna milk cause vomiting in pregnancy?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. As your last menstrual period was last month, you are pregnant for seven weeks and five days. You need to do an ultrasound to evaluate your embryo and heart activity. Vomiting is a common symptom that occurs during pregnancy. You can have it for 12 weeks.

June 28, 2024

My period is delayed with stomach bloating after an emergency contraceptive pill. Should I be concerned?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The irregular bleeding is caused by a high dose of progesterone in emergency pills. So the fact that you experience bleeding ten days after pills shows that pills have worked. You may experience a delay in period this month. .

June 20, 2024

How to know if a cyst in the uterus is a dermoid cyst?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Please mention from when you have started your IVF (in-vitro fertilization) cycle. The procedure has raised the risk of cysts especially causing ovarian hyperstimulation. Please mention whether you diagnosed the cyst before or after the stimulation cycle and how many cycles of stimulation performed.

June 20, 2024

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