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Answered by Dr. Poonguzhali Liston

What causes vaginal itching and irritation?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Itching and irritation around the vaginal area could be due to vaginal yeast infection, bacterial infection or urinary infection or poor hygiene, or contact dermatitis (to clothes or panties). You could try the following methods to reduce these symptoms: 1) Do not wear tight underwear and change it daily. 2) Use only cotton undergarments. 3) Do not use undergarments at night while sleeping.

June 19, 2026

Does ureaplasma in pregnancy affect my baby and IVF plan?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Ureaplasma is a very common bacteria found in the urinary tracts of adults. In high levels, it can cause urinary tract infection or genital tract infection. One of the ways to acquire this infection is by sexual intercourse.

June 11, 2026

I had pulmonary embolism in my teen age. Will it affect my future pregnancy?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Happy to hear that you are doing well and it is very wise to be concerned about your future pregnancy. So let me outline a few things for you. Pregnancy itself is a state in which blood clots more than in a non-pregnant person. This is due to an increase in progesterone and estrogen during pregnancy.

June 11, 2026

Will Factor-2 mutation with clotting factor aid miscarriage?

Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I understand your concern.Clotting factors 1 to 13 are normally present in our body to aid in clotting and bleeding mechanisms in case of injury. The genes that code for these proteins are inherited from both parents, and any mutation in this will lead to changes in the clotting mechanism. According to your reports (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity), you have three mutations (highlighted in white), out of which Factor 2 mutations are the ones causing your symptoms.

June 10, 2026

Can miscarriage cause heavy bleeding for 12 days?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I would like to ask for some additional information. When was your previous period before the one that you had 12 days back? Is there a history of sexual activity during your previous cycle? Thank you..

June 5, 2026

Is there no natural way of conceiving with PCOS/PMOS?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. If you are having post-coital bleeding and going to do a PAP (Papanicolaou test) smear, then it is advisable to be abstinent from sex for at least a week before the procedure. In the condition of PCOS/PMOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome/Polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome), it is difficult to lose weight, and you have difficulty conceiving. But it is not impossible. You are doing a good job.

May 29, 2026

I have irregular periods even after taking PCOS/PMOS medicines for four months. Why?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome)/PMOS (polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome) is a disorder that presents throughout life and is easily managed by medication and lifestyle changes. PCOS/PMOS makes it difficult to conceive and may present with menstrual problems. This can also lead to other complaints like weight gain, acne, hair loss, voice change, facial hair, diabetes, etc.

May 27, 2026

Can you please tell me the reason for the less period flow?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. A lot of causes may cause reduced period flow. Kindly let me know the following details: 1) Have you started exercising in the recent past? 2) Have you gained or lost weight in the recent past? 3) Have you started any new diet? 4) Are you on any medications? 5 ) Do you have excessive hair fall? 7) Has there been any excessive hair growth on your face, hands, and legs? 8) Is there any change in voice? 9) Is there a sudden flare-up of acne? Answers to these questions will help diagnose the cause of the reduced flow. I would also like to know the dates of your previous cycle and also if you have any similar complaints earlier.

May 27, 2026

Can taking contraceptive pills cause irregular periods?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. The frequent intake of emergency contraception causes the hormonal levels to increase suddenly which leads to spotting and irregular bleeding between periods. Due to this increase the body stops producing the hormones temporary till the level comes back to normal, hence this causes the periods to be delayed. The diarrhea is due to the increase in progesterone levels due to the emergency pills which cause more frequent stools.

May 15, 2026

Can my wife take birth control pills while breastfeeding?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The period of amenorrhea (when the period cycle is absent) is directly related to breastfeeding. If the baby is feeding well, then the mother will not have her periods (lactational amenorrhea). But like you said, there are chances of getting pregnant during this period also. Since your wife is feeding, it is not safe to give combined contraceptive pills or birth control pills as the hormones in this will go to the baby.

May 11, 2026

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