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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I am trying for a baby with no success. What could be the problem?
Query: Hello doctor, I have been married a year ago and trying for a baby with no success. I weigh 196 lbs and my height is 5.1 feet. My periods are regular. We got checked. The doctor said no problem with my ovulation and no problem with my partner too. I have been taking Siphene and Letroz for the past f... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. In order to conceive you should have good quality egg and sperms and good fallopian tubes. The first step will be weight reduction, testing hormones and fallopian tubes. If everything is normal then you should plan for a baby. Read Full »
What causes variation in home pregnancy test results?
Query: Hi doctor, Before eight weeks, I had a urine pregnancy test through home pregnancy kit and it was positive. But, I never get a positive result after that until yesterday. I am noticing only a faint line. I have also used different kits and the answer is always negative. What could be the reason? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The home pregnancy test can also give rise to false positive results. But, it is 99 % correct. Another thing is that, you have to interpret the report in 2 minutes. If you check for result after 15 minutes, sometimes test may come positive. But, that is not correct. Bett... Read Full »
Is there any chance of getting pregnant naturally after tubectomy?
Query: Hello doctor, My age is 36 and I had tubectomy done 18 years back after second delivery cesarean like my first delivery. I do not know whether the fallopian tubes were tied, cut, clamped burnt, or banded. 1. Is there any scanning or some other method to identify the process of tubectomy done to me... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The method of tubectecomy can be identified only after opening during caeserian section or through laparocsopy. If tubal ligation is done you cannot conceive naturally, if you try there are chances of ectopic pregnancy. You can go for IVF for another baby. Course of ... Read Full »
Can I get pregnant by having sex without penetration?
Query: Hi doctor, I am 29 years old. I never had intercourse before. I was dating and my partner did oral sex and fingering for a few minutes. I am not too sure if he had semen on his hand or his hands were clean. I am really worried if this will lead to pregnancy. I am feeling stomach cramps on and off ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Please tell me when was your last period, period pattern, and cycle length so that I can tell you about the chances of getting pregnant. If you had the act before a week it is too early to detect pregnancy. Please share the period details for further guidance. Read Full »