Answered by Dr. Tinu Zachariah

Answered by Dr. Tinu Zachariah

I did not get my periods for four months. Why?

Hello doctor,

I have a missed period for four months. This has happened before and my period came normally for one to two years after. There is no pain and no medications for that. No symptoms or chances of being pregnant. Please suggest.

17 Apr 2024 - 1 min read

What does an abnormal double marker test indicate?

Hi doctor,

I am 13 weeks pregnant. Last week, I underwent an NT scan report, and it was normal, and I gave a double marker blood test. Yesterday from the hospital, they called me for a blood test because the first report shows abnormal. I am so scared whether the second time the double marker test was normal. They did not give the first test report but simply told us the first test was abnormal, so we sent it for the second time. I am confused. Please tell me whether the second time test shows a normal result. If it is abnormal, is there is any early treatment to protect the baby from Down syndrome?

30 Jan 2024 - 1 min read

I have discomfort while trying to insert a finger in my vagina. Is it due to the fear of sexual activity?

Hello doctor,

I was wondering if I can speak to someone about pain during insertion. I have never been able to insert a tampon, and I experience discomfort and a blockage when I try to insert a finger. It is most likely related to a psychological and irrational fear of sexual activity and also stresses. I am afraid to ask my doctor about this, and plus, with the pandemic, I cannot see a doctor except for emergencies, and I like to know if there are home solutions.

23 Jan 2024 - 1 min read

After taking Duphaston, I noticed brown discharge. Can I be pregnant?

Hi doctor,

I am 24 years old and trying to get conceived. But my periods are irregular. I consulted a gynecologist. She advised me to take Duphaston. After taking it for five days, I got my periods. I followed the same for the next month. After taking my second dose, I consulted her again. She advised me to take an ultrasound. After seeing it, she gave me Clomid. I took it for five days. After that, I took Duphaston. But my periods are delayed. After 17 days, I noticed a brown discharge. It does not look like periods. Can I expect pregnancy?

05 Jan 2024 - 1 min read

How to get rid of a Bartholin cyst?

Hi doctor,

I have a Bartholin cyst, and it has refused to go for over three months now. It is not itchy, sore, or painful either. It is there as a small ball, and I am annoyed due to it daily. I cannot go to the hospital because of the pandemic. Please help. What can I do to make it go away?

20 Dec 2023 - 1 min read

Dr. Tinu Zachariah
Obstetrics And Gynecology
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