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Q&A

Answered by Dr. Sabita Laskar

My periods are heavy ever since I got chickenpox. Why?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Chickenpox usually does not have anything to do with heavy periods. You seem to be suffering from severe PMS (premenstrual syndrome) with dysmenorrhea and menorrhagia. You have not mentioned the prolactin level. I presume it is to be of normal value.

June 26, 2026

What causes constant lymph node enlargement in the groin?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Infected lymph nodes in the groin area could be due to many reasons. This includes the groin, genitals, urinary tract, leg, and foot. The infection could be of any reason, viral, bacterial, or fungal. Very rarely repeated enlarged groin lymph nodes are due to cancer.

June 11, 2026

Is a hysterectomy the only option for CIN 3 with a fibroid?

Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com.I will also advise on surgery since the Pap smear shows grade 3 changes. Preserving the uterus is only advised in young women requiring fertility, who also need lifelong follow-up later. In your wife's state, since she is already 51, what is the point of preserving the uterus and always living under the threat?These surgeries are quite common and can also be done through laparoscopy. Which means she will have far less morbidity in the postoperative period and a very short hospital stay.

June 8, 2026

Why do I have a missed period and a negative pregnancy test?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for writing to us. It is advisable to wait for one week before you do a pregnancy test to avoid a false report. As you have mentioned, your due date was four days prior to this day. Please do the test after a week.

January 12, 2026

Can missing a second dose of contraceptive injection lead to pregnancy?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The symptoms you mentioned in your query, can happen after a deposit shot, as it contains a high amount of hormones. The chances of you getting pregnant by fingering are remote. Even then, it is advisable to rule out pregnancy as you missed your shot subsequently. Do a urine pregnancy test with an early morning sample of urine to rule out pregnancy.

December 2, 2025

I am having severe pain in breast while breastfeeding.Please advice.

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You have not mentioned the specific site where you get the pain. Is it in and around the nipple or is it deep inside? If the pain is in and around the nipple, then it is most likely due to faulty technique while feeding. These are the instructions for proper breastfeeding technique: Make sure that you insert not only the nipple but the whole areola (the dark-colored area around the nipple) into baby's mouth. By this way, the nipple lies touching the baby's hard palate while sucking.

June 20, 2025

How to prevent pregnancy without using a condom?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I am afraid the answer is not so simple. However you can avoid sex in the unsafe period. The unsafe period is the period roughly between 10th to 20th day in a woman having a 30 days menstrual cycle. This period roughly corresponds to the most fertile period in a woman's menstrual cycle.

May 8, 2025

What are the symptoms of vaginitis and how can it be cured?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com.The most common symptoms of vaginitis will be itching and white discharge. In case of bacterial infection, the discharge will be yellowish or greenish and in case of fungal infection it will be curd like discharge. It is quite simple to cure. You need to get the respective medicines depending on the origin of vaginitis like: For bacterial cause you need antibacterial drugs.

May 7, 2025

A painless, hard lump on the outer left side of my clitoral hood. What could it be?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Depending on your description, there could be few possibilities: Paraurethral gland swelling. Lipoma. Fibroma. Sebaceous cyst.

May 5, 2025

I gave my dog a flea bath using a shampoo containing toxins. Will it affect my pregnancy?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. These chemicals have more effect when they are used early in pregnancy. Local application, just on the hands alone, will not cause any harm to your baby. Be assured and relax. Your baby is safe.

April 30, 2025

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