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Please explain the reason for menstrual cramps 10 days before period.
Query: Hi doctor, I am 28 years old. Eight months ago, I got married. Now, I am trying to conceive. I am getting period like cramps 12 days before period, mainly on the right side of the lower abdomen. Pain ranges from mild to severe. My hormones are normal, but AMH is 7.01 ng/mL. My TVS before and after p... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I do understand your concern and due respect for that. It is hardly 8 months that you are planning for pregnancy, which is really not very long time that you should think over so much. I suggest you Folic acid tablets, once daily in the morning after food. This tablet w... Read Full »
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 »
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 »
I am experiencing pain during intercourse. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, My husband aged 31 and I aged 25 have been married for eight months. We are trying for a baby but unable to as there is pain during intercourse. Both of us are not able to be aroused completely and hence we tire easily. What types of food can be taken? Can you suggest the best time for... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Use a lubricant jelly so that you will not have pain during intercourse. Day 12 to 24 is the fertile period. There are chances of you getting pregnant as there is ovulation happening during this period. I suggest you get started with 1) Folic acid supplements. (Consul... Read Full »
Does hypothyroidism affect fertility?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 21 year old female. I am having hypothyroidism. Will hypothyroidism affect my ability to get pregnant? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. There are around 70% of the Asian population suffering from hypothyroidism.You have all the chances of pregnancy. I have seen number of patients with hypothyroidism to have a healthy pregnancy and delivered a healthy baby. Please take your medications properly and have a... Read Full »
I would like to know how aging affects fertility. Kindly help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am working on a story about fertility throughout 20s, 30s, and 40s. I would like to break down how age affects fertility, male fertility issues at various ages. How can you increase your chances of getting pregnant, treatment options recommended at each decade? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. As age advances, there are hormonal changes which alter the chances of pregnancy. Stress, anxiety, work pressures, change of place, change in climate alter fertility. Smoking, alcohol, caffeine intake, inactive lifestyle add to it further. Improper hygiene, recurrent in... Read Full »
Can I drink coffee during pregnancy?
Query: Hello doctor, Can I drink coffee during pregnancy and why? Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is safe to drink coffee when you are pregnant. Yes, but hold the refills. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recommends limiting your caffeine consumption to fewer than 200 milligrams (mg) per day. You can still enjoy a mug of coffee every now an... Read Full »
Should I go for tubal laparoscopy if I do not get pregnant this month?
Query: Hello doctor, I am trying to conceive for the last six months, so my doctor advised to take Caberlin, Siphene, and Duphaston, in the first three months. In the third and fourth month, Gestin. And this month, Letrozole and Duphaston. My doctor said if I do not get pregnant this month, then I should g... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The treatment is definitely the correct one. Please get a laparoscopy done to know the exact cause. Difficultly in conception could be because of hormonal changes, problems related to tubes and ovaries, or some seminal problems in your partner. Do get back to me with rep... Read Full »
How long does the uterine lining take to become thick after weaning for conception?
Query: Hi doctor, I exclusively breastfed for 17 months, while trying to conceive a handful of times. I believe that I conceived, but implantation failed. My gynecologist suggested to wean and then try, and maybe my uterine lining needed to be thickened. I weaned two months ago, and so far both cycles have... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Please get a scan done around the ovulation time, to rule out the exact cause. This will help us know where exactly things are going wrong. Get started with Folic acid supplements. Do get back to me with reports, so that I can guide you further. Read Full »
How to know whether my wife is pregnant as her two beta hCG test values differ?
Query: Hi doctor, My wife's period has been delayed for five days. Yesterday we took beta hCG test. The laboratory report says 500 mIU/mL, but they were not sure due to the technical problem. So, they sent the sample to another laboratory, and the result was 0.100. Even our doctor is confused now. Please h... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Beta hCG (human chorionic gonadotropin) more than 100 mIU/mL means your pregnant. Please repeat your beta hCG again in a different laboratory. Because two laboratories have given completely different values and in this situation, it becomes tough as to which value to ... Read Full »
Can I acquire a TORCH infection if my rubella IgG is positive?
Query: Hi doctor, I am 4 months pregnant. I had a TORCH test before two years as I met with miscarriage. The TORCH results were rubella IgG positive 19.56, rubella IgM non-reactive, CMV IgG reactive (738.65) and CMV IgM antibody non-reactive. I want to know whether I am at the risk of TORCH infection? Am I... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the query and images (attachment removed to protect patient identity). You are not at risk of TORCH infection (toxoplasmosis, other, rubella, cytomegalovirus and herpes infection), so relax and do not worry. If it would have been the IgM positive, th... Read Full »