Answered by Dr. Nisha Marhatta

Answered by Dr. Nisha Marhatta

Is it advisable to get pregnant immediately after recovering from COVID-19?

Hi doctor,

I have a history of first pregnancy and did a medical abortion. Then I did D&C for removing remained products of conception. Within three months, I got conceived again. I was given progesterone injections for ruling out the chances of having a miscarriage. Then I had a medical abortion again and I did a D&C again. It was done before a year. Then, I was taking 21 days of contraceptive pills for few days. Before three months, I got contracted with COVID-19. Due to a lot of tablets, I forgot to take 21 days of contraceptive pills and then I stopped taking them. I got recovered from COVID before two months. After stopping my contraceptive pills, my periods became irregular. Before that, my periods were regular on time. I have a cycle of 28 to 29 days. Now, I have to get my periods at the starting of this month. But I have not got my periods. By this time, I should have got my periods. But it is late and yesterday, I had a bit of bleeding. My vaginal discharge was very light in red color. I did a home pregnancy test and it came back negative. I do not want to have a baby right now due to COVID-19. I think that I have to get vaccinated first and then I can plan for a baby. I am so worried now. If I am pregnant now, will this baby survive? Can I have a miscarriage? Kindly suggest.

30 Jan 2024 - 1 min read

Is swelling near the armpit and breast a sign of cancer?

Hello doctor,

I have noticed that the area above my right breast and beside my armpit is swollen. It came down a little once but stayed consistent for the past two months. It feels stiff when I press it but there are no lumps or pain. Also, I am currently taking Lamotrigine.

Kindly help.

30 Jan 2024 - 1 min read

I had UTI three years back, and now I am having vaginal discharge. What can I do to cure this?

Hi doctor,

I am a 31-year-old female with a weight of 62 kgs and a height of 5'5 ft. I have been facing an issue of vaginal yeast infection since I got typhoid with urine infection before three years. Since then, it has been recurring every two to three months. Usually, it normalizes after a few days by itself. I have itchiness, white clumpy discharge, discomfort, redness, vaginal thrush, etc. I got my periods in between, but it got better during periods, and now it again feels a bit itchy. I am not taking any medicines for it. Can you please suggest a permanent solution for this?

22 Jan 2024 - 1 min read

Is a positive HPV test taken three years ago, a cause of concern when the colposcopy is normal?

Hi doctor,

My wife's Pap smear test and HPV test showed CIN1 and HPV 16 positive three years back. Two years back, the colposcopy was normal. One month back, Pap smear test and HPV test were repeated. The result was negative for HPV, but the Pap smear showed some changes and abnormalities. Could you please give an opinion regarding the latest results?

29 Nov 2023 - 1 min read

Why do I bleed for more than a month despite the fact I never had intercourse?

Hello doctor,

I am 22-years-old female. I am having light bleeding for more than a month. I never had any sexual intercourse.

Kindly help.

25 Sep 2023 - 1 min read

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