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Delayed Pregnancy

Delaying pregnancy, that is as the age of the mother increases, the chances of pregnancy-related complications increases. Geriatric pregnancy causes low birth weight, increased incidence of Down's syndrome, high rates of miscarriage, and preeclampsia.

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Why did my doctor suggest a dual marker test during my second pregnancy?

Query: Hello doctor, I am 12 weeks pregnant. My age is 38. My doctor prescribed dual marker test. My PAPP-A report is 1.88 mIU/ml, while FB-hCG is 28.2 ng/ml. NT is 0.90 mm (.65 MoM). Biochem risk +NT is 1:4730, age risk 1:189, trisomy 13/18 + NT is < 1:10000. I am worried about my reports, whether it i...  Read Full »


Dr. Eeshani Dutta

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Heartiest congratulations for your second pregnancy. Well, there is a generalized increased risk with increased age of mother. You are above 35 years, so considering it as an elderly pregnancy, increased surveillance for congenital or chromosomal abnormalities in the ba...  Read Full »

How to plan for my pregnancy after taking Humog injection?

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 25 year old female, and I am trying to conceive for the last 1.5 years. My husband works for a month in another country and has 15 days of leave. So, when he goes to work, I do not accompany him. We have tried conceiving many times, but we did not have any luck. My menstrual cyc...  Read Full »


Dr. Balakrishnan R

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. How are you doing? Let me start on a positive note that, you are at the right age for pregnancy (19 to 35 years), so never lose hope. You need to improve your health first. Your BMI is 14, and your expected weight is 55 to 59 kg. I will not ask you to start eating a ...  Read Full »

Despite medication, and various attempts, I could not conceive for the past year. Why?

Query: Hello doctor, I have been married for a year, and we are still not blessed with a child. I am 28 years old, and my husband is 29. My menstrual cycles are regular, although I have experienced delays of a few days occasionally. My height is 5 feet 2 inches, and I weigh 160 pounds. My gynecologist advi...  Read Full »


Dr. Sweta Singh

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. Your gynecologist's advice to lose weight is crucial. Being overweight may affect your ovulation, leading to irregular or poor-quality egg production. It is excellent that you have decided to take folic acid. However, if you...  Read Full »

I am five weeks pregnant, and the embryo was not seen on the scan. Why?

Query: Hello doctor, I am 29 years old. My last period was about two months back, and I had the bleeding for three days. I found out that I was pregnant about four weeks back. I had an ultrasound scan vaginally two days back, and the doctor did not find a fetus. She just found that I was five weeks and one...  Read Full »


Dr. Mavani Jimesh Himatbhai

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. If she found that you are five plus one weeks pregnant, then that means she has found the gestational sac with some fetal tissue but no cardiac activity. I have to see the sonography report to comment on it. Usually, around four to five weeks, the fetal poles can be ...  Read Full »

I have a right fallopian tube blockage and have not been able to conceive for one year. Kindly help.

Query: Hello doctor,I am a 29-year-old female. My right fallopian tube is blocked, confirmed with an HSG test. I was told that it would not be an issue for pregnancy. It has been a year, and I have not been able to conceive. Should I seek help from a fertility specialist? I have a 6-year-old child, and get...  Read Full »


Dr. Uzma Arqam

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. Chlamydia is a pelvic infection that, in the long term, can block tubes and could be the cause of infertility. Have you been completely treated for chlamydia? It is better to see an infertility specialist. Anyways I sug...  Read Full »

I want to know whether a girl with low WBC has difficulty getting pregnant.

Query: Hello doctor, I want to marry a girl, but she has low white blood cells range. My family is not allowing me to get married to her. They are saying that she is unhealthy and cannot get pregnant. Please guide me.  Read Full »


Dr. Balakrishnan R

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Let me start by saying that, you can go ahead and marry. WBC (white blood cell) count has no connection with her getting pregnant. But I would be interested in what is this low range you are measuring. There is nothing much to worry about the reduction of WBC only. If co...  Read Full »

We have two daughters and trying for a third one, but my wife could not conceive due to Decapeptyl injections. Please guide.

Query: Hello doctor,We have two daughters, born with a gap of four years and after four years again we tried to have a baby, unfortunately, my wife could not conceive, she was administered Decapeptyl injections for rupture of eggs as it was found by the doctor that even after 12 days post periods, her eggs...  Read Full »


Dr. Balakrishnan R

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com I read your query and understand your concern. Let me start by assuring you that if you had two pregnancies, you would surely have another pregnancy. Now the main problem I have is her weight. Her BMI should be less than 24 kg/m2. Expected weight is 62 to 67 kgs. When w...  Read Full »

My periods became irregular. Can I conceive at the age of 42?

Query: Hello doctor, My age is 42 years married and no kids. I have not used any medicines to conceive. However, since the last four to five months my periods are irregular. I got my second period on 15 th day this month. My FSH level on day 2 is 13.25 and LH level is 3.31. I would like to know is there a...  Read Full »


Dr. Sravanthi Nuthalapati

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. There are a few things of concern in your case. As your age is 42 years, the fertility reserve and quality of eggs usually reduce with age. So it becomes more and more difficult to conceive. As per your reports, the FSH is a little high, which could be due to perimen...  Read Full »

Why am I not able to conceive even though reports are normal?

Query: Hello doctor, I have been married for three years and have been trying to conceive since last year. All the reports of my husband and mine are normal. I am currently taking capsule Folic Acid. Please help me. Thank you.  Read Full »


Dr. Manwani Saloni Dilip

Answer: Hi, I can understand your concern. The reports you have attached (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity) are normal. You have been prescribed tablet Cabergoline. Was the level of prolactin high in your blood? Since when are you trying to conceive exactly? If it is only a year, I sug...  Read Full »

What are the risks of pregnancy in women over 40?

Query: Hi doctor, I had a c-section with my first pregnancy 19 years ago. I have fallen in love with a wonderful man who does not have kids. I and my fiance have been discussing and are planning to have a baby. I am concerned if I am able to have a VBAC delivery with my second pregnancy since my first pre...  Read Full »


Dr. Sravanthi Nuthalapati

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Pregnancy at the age of 48 years definitely come with certain risks like an increased risk of chromosomal abnormalities due to the defective ovum being released. Also there may be a difficulty in the conception itself. VBAC (vaginal birth after cesarean) delivery has t...  Read Full »

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