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Can copper-T be the reason for my heavy and prolonged periods?
Query: Hi doctor, My baby is now 1 year old. I got copper T inserted after 3 months of my delivery. I still have prolonged and heavy periods followed by spotting lasting for up to 10-15 days. There is no other issue that I face. Is it because of copper T insertion or can there be some other reason too? Wil... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read and understood your problem. How was the bleeding before pregnancy and for 3 months after delivery? Was your delivery a normal or C-section? Whether the copper-T is properly placed or not or to see some other cause for heavy bleeding you need to take a tran... Read Full »
I have done an aspiration abortion a month back. Can I still be pregnant?
Query: Hello doctor, I had an aspiration abortion at five weeks of pregnancy about a month ago. The day after the procedure all my pregnancy symptoms went away. I started birth control two days later. I just ended my first period a week ago. I am currently on the birth control pill Aviane. I have not had s... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. What you got is not a period but a withdrawal bleeding caused by finishing of contraceptive pills. Your symptoms may be due to the effect of the pills. Though rare pregnancy may continue even after aspiration and even in the presence of bleeding. To get rid of the anx... Read Full »
I forgot to take pills after unprotected intercourse. Can I be pregnant?
Query: Hello doctor, I am currently taking a low dose of combined birth control medication (Femme 20/100) containing 21 hormone tablets and 7 placebo tablets. I was on a higher dose of contraceptive medication (Microgynon 30). Microgynon 30 was switched to lower dose pill because of severe PMS type sympto... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. As you have missed three pills, you are not protected for this cycle for further intercourse. But, you were protected in earlier intercourse. To keep your cycle regular continue the present pack, but take extra precaution during this cycle. Use condoms. You can also use... Read Full »
Can getting married twice cause any health problem?
Query: Hi doctor, I got married 13 months back. I had intercourse with my husband once immediately after marriage and then once again two months back. I also had birth control pill twice. Unfortunately, my husband died in an accident now. Everyone in my family forcing me to get second marriage. If I do so,... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read and understood your problem. You will not get any problem due to second marriage or due to pills you took. Whether it is your first marriage or second, the position for your health will be the same. As far as HIV (human immunodeficiency virus), both of you c... Read Full »
I want some premarital advice. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I am 27 years old and soon I am going to get married. My doubts are, what are the birth control methods I can follow. What precaution should I follow for short-term and long-term birth control? May I know the difficulties which a girl face during her periods? I have no idea about that. Sh... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read and understood your problem. Regarding birth control, you can use a condom or your wife can use oral contraceptive pill (OCP). There are several brands having no major difference so use easily available one. These are the two best suitable for newlyweds. It... Read Full »
I am on OCP.Is there a chance to get pregnant?
Query: Hi doctor, I am on OCP for last five to six months. I was fine. What happened this month is, due to worry, I have overdosed myself with OCP. I took, 3 OCPs last Wednesday, 3 OCPs last Friday, 2 OCPs last Saturday, 3 OCPs last Sunday by 7 PM. Yesterday (Monday) I took only one OCP at 1:30 PM but I t... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read and understood your problem. I am really concerned about your anxiety. Normally, there is no chance of getting pregnancy. But, you have taken 12 OCPs in six days Wednesday to Monday and one i-pill too. Due to the excessive dosing, there is spotting. Even i... Read Full »