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Conception And Pregnancy

Conception is the process where sperm moves up through the vagina and uterus and fertilizes an egg in the fallopian tube. The time from conception to childbirth is called pregnancy. Pregnancy usually lasts for 40 weeks.

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How to treat dry cough during pregnancy?

Query: Hello doctor, I am 12 weeks pregnant. For the last three days, I am suffering from a dry cough. My doctor prescribed me Ambrolite D syrup two teaspoons at bedtime and a Vozet tablet once a day. He said that it is an allergic cough. But, after consuming the medicine for two days, my cough does not im...  Read Full »


Dr. Amol Kumar Wasudeorao Diwan

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for writing your query to me. A dry cough for more than three days in the absence of breathing difficulties usually suggests viral pharyngitis. You do not need to take antibiotics unless you have a fever. At the same time, you said you are 12 weeks pregnant, so ...  Read Full »

Can I plan for pregnancy if I am rubella IgG positive?

Query: Hello doctor,I am rubella IgG positive 118.90 IU/mL and cytomegalovirus positive 8.87 IU/mL. What does it mean? Can I plan to get pregnant now?  Read Full »


Dr. Richa Agarwal

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and understand your concern. It means that you are either immune, vaccinated or had a recent infection. To rule out a recent infection, you have to repeat the titer after one week. If it does not increase, you can plan for pregnancy. Hope...  Read Full »

Can low progesterone level cause difficulty in getting pregnant?

Query: Hello doctor, I recently took a women's health test to test my hormones. I just got my results back and my Progesterone level is extremely low where as my Estradiol level is in the normal range. I have dealt with many irregular periods since I was young and have not been able to conceive a child wi...  Read Full »


Dr. Sameer Kumar

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The reports are fairly normal including the hormonal profile but the progesterone levels (attachment removed to protect patient identity). If these levels are from the proliferative phase then they can be considered normal, however, if from the luteal phase, then the...  Read Full »

I have PCOS. Will I conceive?

Query: Hello doctor, I have irregular periods. After an ultrasound, I came to know that I have multiple cysts over the periphery of ovaries. I want to conceive as I am trying for two months but failed. Tell me what to do.  Read Full »


Dr. Neha Rathod

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The scan report you have mentioned (attachment removed to protect patient identity) shows that you have a condition called PCOS (polycystic ovaries syndrome). It is because of hormonal changes. There is nothing to worry about. Lifestyle modifications, fiber-rich diet...  Read Full »

Is cervical cerclage needed during my next pregnancy?

Query: Hello doctor, I need your opinion regarding my future pregnancy. Five years ago, I gave birth to my son and had to have an emergency C-section. The doctor's report read 'upon entering the abdominal cavity, the patient was found to have a large uterine window consistent with a uterine rupture. Howeve...  Read Full »


Dr. Balakrishnan R

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You can definitely have a baby. The spontaneous tear in the uterus could be due to multiparity, baby weight of greater than 9 lbs, vaginal manipulations during labor, prolonged labor or excessive and uncontrolled use of oxytocin infusion. The cervix is not directly in...  Read Full »

How long should I wait to get pregnant following a C-section?

Query: Hi doctor, I had a C-section eight years ago and a C-section seven months back. I am interested in having another child and wanted to plan on coming off of birth control till mid of this year. My doctor said that, in general, they prefer women to have two years between deliveries. My question is, wh...  Read Full »


Dr. Eeshani Dutta

Answer: Hi, Welcome to iclinq.com. Generally, it needs 18 months for your uterus to heal from the previous cesarean cut. Still, many factors like intrinsic tissue quality, general nutritional status of the lady, the body's healing power, diabetes, postoperative recovery, sepsis, and the presence of a prot...  Read Full »

I feel heaviness in my pelvic area. Am I pregnant?

Query: Hello doctor, I am trying to have baby. Actually, we started trying just last month. I think we timed it well during and before ovulation. I started feeling to have cramps after having sex. I never feel cramps at the time of ovulation. So, it was unusual. It used to increase when I stand for long. I...  Read Full »


Dr. Megha Tuli

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Usually, it takes more time to have these symptoms. Though you are right that these signs and symptoms are consistent with symptoms of early pregnancy, but it is unlikely to experience them so soon if you were actually pregnant. But do not lose hope, there are always ex...  Read Full »

Why are my three pregnancy tests showing different results?

Query: Hello doctor,I have taken three pregnancy tests and have gotten different results and now wondering what to do. Kindly suggest.  Read Full »


Dr. Vandana Andrews

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query, do not worry. If you have taken multiple pregnancy tests and received different results, it can be confusing and concerning. In situations like this, there are a few possible explanations for the varying results: 1. Testing too early: Pregnancy tests...  Read Full »

I am pregnant and worried about getting HIV. Please help.

Query: Hi doctor, I am a pregnant woman. I am very much worried about HIV. Because my tongue skin is getting peeled off and my armpit lumps are painful. I did not test for HIV yet. If it is positive, then should I have to abort my baby or can I safely deliver a baby? I am in a big depression now.  Read Full »


Dr. Anshul Varshney

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. First of all, I would like to know why you are suspecting HIV in yourself. If you had a high-risk exposure, you should simply get a test done. If you suspect HIV based on your symptoms, it's important to note that these symptoms are non-specific and do not necessarily in...  Read Full »

My wife's fetal echo shows a septal defect. Why?

Query: Hi doctor, My wife is 23 years old. She is 22 weeks pregnant. She has a previous history of complete CHB - congenital heart block diagnosed at the 20th week of her first pregnancy and it was terminated. In her present pregnancy, two weeks back, that is around the 20th week, the cardiologist did a fe...  Read Full »


Dr. Lalitha Devi. G. L

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for sharing your wife's history, diagnosis, and pertinent reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity). First of all, your baby has a normal heart and has no heart problems. All fetuses when inside the womb of the mother, they are required to hav...  Read Full »

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