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I had a light pink spot in the cervical mucus. Is it normal?
Query: Hello doctor, I am using an Ovaral D tablet and today is the 14th day of being on the pill. I observed a light pink spot in the cervical mucus. May I know is this normal? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I do not see that as a symptom to worry about. As long as you are taking the pills daily without fail, you are safe and the cycle is under your control. Preferably try to take the pills daily at the same time, so that you do not forget. By chance you vomited within a... Read Full »
Is it okay to get light periods after stopping the pill?
Query: Hello doctor, Before every period, I get a light brown discharge with brown cervical mucus for three to four days. After that, the bleeding starts, and then again, there is a brown discharge for two days. When bleeding starts, I use only one pad a day and, even that does not get full. I was on pill... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You have to understand that these are hormonal medicines meant for contraception with many side effects.They disturb the hypothalamus, pituitary, and ovarian axis and suppress your periods totally by reducing the endometrial thickness. Now, your cycles are trying... Read Full »
Can the presence of cervical mucus indicate fertility?
Query: Hi doctor, I am trying to conceive. I have very less cervical mucus. Am I infertile? Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Consistency of cervical mucus is not a criterion for infertility. Read Full »
What are the signs of abnormal PAP smear tests?
Query: Hi doctor, I had a PAP smear last week. Today I received the result that said I was HPV-negative. Still, later I received an email from the gynecologist: “The lab, unfortunately, could not process the PAP smear results due to excessive cervical mucous and lubrication that was in the specimen per ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. I have reviewed your reports (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity). Your report is negative for any carcinoma and pathology, so there is no need to worry about it. There is no HPV (human papilloma v... Read Full »
Will yeast infection in vagina prevent conceiving?
Query: Hello doctor, I am trying to get pregnant for a year now. So far it has not been a success, and the main reason is I have irregular periods and difficulty tracking my fertile window. I have been tracking my ovulation this month, and according to calculations this week I should be ovulating. So this ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to iclinq.com. Yeast infections are usually associated with symptoms like itching or pain. The description of the mucus looks more like an ovulatory discharge. The discharges are not always bookish, it varies with individuals and patterns may have some changes during active sexual... Read Full »
Can Progesterone suppositories be used after ovulation to get pregnant?
Query: Hi doctor, I have been trying to conceive, and there have been successful ovulation (confirmed through follicular tracking) using combined Letrozole and Clomid and an hCG trigger for ovulation. I have ovulated on about three cycles now, but I did not conceive. I have PCOS, and my husband’s semen a... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. PCOS (Polycystic ovary syndrome) is one of the causes of infertility; you can continue with the induction of ovulation for more than three-cycle. After that, there are other methods of conceiving. You can also try Metformin, which helps for the induction of ovulation... Read Full »
Will nasal spray help my constant mucus accumulation and headache?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 30-year-old male. Ever since my 20's I have had a constant uncomfortable accumulation of mucus in my sinuses, and the pressure would cause headaches. And I eventually learned to suck it out of my sinus into my mouth to spit out or swallow. And I continuously do that now all day... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. What is the color of the mucus? Is it white, yellow, or green? Do you have a fever? Do you have any chronic disease like diabetes? Read Full »
What is the treatment for irregular periods and weight gain?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 25, married and sexually active. I suffered from PCOD for a while, took all sorts of allopathic and homeopathic medicines and when I got scanned two months ago, PCOD was not found. I thought this is the end of my problem but, still, my periods are irregular. Last time, I was late ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.Please note that PCOD is not diagnosed by ultrasound. Kindly get thyroid profile, serum androsterone test, serum prolactin, serum testosterone, free androgen index, serum insulin, and fasting blood sugar test done. Start doing six sets of Surya Namaskar every day. Follow... Read Full »