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Answered by Dr. Sanjay Kumar Bhattacharyya

Can I have IUD along with birth control pill?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You have described elaborately about your experience about all the contraceptives. Truly speaking, each of them has some disadvantages which naturally wane off with the time. But, you have also told that there was no cessation of symptoms or spotting even after a long-term use. I can tell you that you will face the same problem with other forms as they are also combined hormone in very low doses.

June 8, 2026

Can Diane-35 permanently fix irregular periods in PCOS?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. As I can presume, your sister is having cystic ovaries with irregular menstruation, termed polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). Here, the ovaries produce hormones in a disordered manner, and there is no production of eggs. Probably it can be due to obesity or hypothyroidism also. My question is whether she got tested for this by blood investigations and ultrasonography or took this pill empirically? If not, then she needs a detailed hormonal test to diagnose the cause.

June 4, 2026

Should I complete the full course of Duoluton-L after a D&C?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Actually after any abortion, the patient might experience some spotting for a few weeks as well as an irregular cycle. This pill will help you to subside this flow and will try to re-establish your regular cycle pattern. Moreover, there is an incidence of ovulation as well as pregnancy just within two to three weeks of abortion and achieving a pregnancy so soon is not recommended also. This pill will help you to maintain contraception.

June 2, 2026

Is there a pregnancy risk after hormonal contraception post-sex?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. This seems you have sex on the 19th day of your cycle. This could turn you pregnant and as such why don't you opt for a pregnancy testing now? Mensovit plus is a hormonal nonspecific medicine but not protective of pregnancy. So, do a test first and let me know the result. Thank you.

May 29, 2026

I have had two periods in the same month. Why?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Irregular cycle is a common manifestation of PCOS/PMOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome/polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome) and it is due to hormonal disturbances inside you. You need some medication to control your cycle as well as your bleeding. Medications are different according to your need. If you do not want to conceive, a combined hormonal pill is ideal.

May 29, 2026

Should I avoid folic acid during MTHFR pregnancy?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Truly speaking, MTHFR - methylene tetrahydrofolate reductase mutations are widely spread and all most one half of the population is having or carrying these mutations by different extent. By different extent, I mean to say, various levels of affection or involvement that is from very insignificant disease to severe disease. I do want to know that in which category you are now. This is fairly judged by the serum levels of homocysteine, which is the protein that is increased in the blood.

May 28, 2026

My friend took abortion pills and is now bleeding heavily. Does she need a D and C?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The dosing schedule was wrong. The basic mistake was you did not know the age of the fetus. This medical abortion is recommended for pregnancies that are less than 63 days. Now, you definitely need an ultrasound of the lower abdomen.

May 22, 2026

Could emotions cause milky nipple discharge?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. First of all, I must tell you to relax. A nipple discharge is not an uncommon phenomenon in non-pregnant women. A bloody discharge is serious. But milk-like or colorless discharge is often caused by minor problems.

May 20, 2026

What are the risks of MMR vaccine during pregnancy?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The MMR vaccine (mumps, measles and rubella) is a real threat in a pregnant state. Yes, nobody could say you either continue or terminate the pregnancy. Just go through the details. If you wish to adopt the potential risk, then you can continue.

May 12, 2026

What could be the reason for delayed periods?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com Thank you for your query. After all, there is no chance of pregnancy here. The episode was 8 weeks back and there were two cycles following that. If at all she was pregnant either it was evident in the scan and there will be no cycle after that. There is a delay in initiating the present cycle, I can see.

May 8, 2026

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