Questions & Answers

Q&A

Answered by Dr. Vidya Muralidhar

Is my breast tenderness due to hormonal changes?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. We need to do a breast examination and a breast scan to rule out any fibroadenoma. This generally causes pain in the breasts, especially nearing cycles. Consult a gynecologist or a surgeon personally for an examination. You may also try evening Primrose supplements to reduce the breast pain.

April 8, 2026

Would you suggest the treatment to get pregnant?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. There is no need to worry if the tubes are patent. Try for six months. Since you have PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome), it can take a while to conceive. Try losing weight and exercising daily.

January 22, 2026

My scan report says cord around the baby's neck. Please help.

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. A cord around the baby's neck is common in pregnancy. There are two types of this condition, type A and type B. Type A is very common, and this usually disentangles on its own.

December 20, 2025

I am pregnant. I do not want to carry my pregnancy. Can I take abortion pills?

Hi welcome to icliniq.com. As the urine pregnancy test result was positive, you are pregnant. However, it is very important to confirm the same by scan and to locate the pregnancy to make sure it is in the uterus and not outside, which is called an ectopic pregnancy. Ectopic pregnancies cannot be aborted by pills, and they present a dangerous situation, which requires immediate medical attention. You can terminate an intrauterine pregnancy with pills up to 63 days after the first day of your last period.

November 12, 2025

I pass huge blood clots during my period. Please help.

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Passing clots on thefirst day of your menstrual cycle is normal. This does not affect your fertility. But, if you are passing it on all the days of your cycle, then it requires attention. You need to be treated.

October 23, 2025

Why has my belly button popped out after pregnancy?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Sometimes, after childbirth, the rectum sheath and the muscles go weak and lead to a hernia. So, what you have may be an umbilical hernia. It will increase on coughing. It has to be checked by a surgeon.

September 18, 2025

Can a woman take Pp26 tablets to prevent a fetus's cleft lip?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, it is important to take the above folic acid supplement to prevent cleft palate and lip and also neurological defects in the fetus. Take three months before conception and continue throughout pregnancy. Good luck..

August 12, 2025

Will exercise or diet help me in normal delivery?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The following aid in normal delivery: Your stature must be tall. There should be adequate pelvis. The baby should be in vertex position. This can be predicted only when you cross 37 weeks.

May 6, 2025

Faint T line, but ultrasound says not pregnant. Why?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. There are two possibilities here. One is a chemical pregnancy, where only the pregnancy test result come positive, and there is no evidence of sac on ultrasound. Second being a healthy pregnancy is a delayed conception or an ectopic. I suggest you do a serum beta hCG blood test and repeat the same after 48 hours.

April 21, 2025

I have keratoconus. Do I have other options apart from spectacles?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Keratoconus is a degenerative eye disorder. This causes corneal thinning and leads to a conical shaped cornea. Soft lenses can be used, the silicone lens with hydrogel based ones in particular. Though RGP (rigid gas permeable) lens are preferred for better vision outcomes, a combination of soft and rigid lenses are also available.

March 5, 2025

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