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Are burning sensation and spotting after urination signs of implantation?
Query: Hello doctor, I woke up suddenly at 1'o clock in the night to urinate. I have a burning sensation after that. I woke up once an hour until about 5 am and having the same problem. There was only little urination, and the burning sensation started to decrease after each time I urinate. At around 4 am... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. This can well be an implantation bleed considering you have had unprotected sex recently unless proven otherwise. The EPT (early pregnancy test) test is not sensitive enough during the cycle at all, and can only detect the hCG levels on the seventh day post missed pe... Read Full »
Are occasional spotting and breast tenderness signs of early pregnancy?
Query: Hi doctor, I have had some on and off spotting for three to four days. It is pinkish color and then I have a little brown color when I clean myself. I have had no cramps, no pains, no nausea the only thing that I have had is my areolae are super sensitive. My last period was the last week of last mo... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. According to your information, today is a bit early to have pregnancy test positive. None of these signs predict pregnancy. Urine pregnancy test and also the serum beta HCG (human chorionic gonadotropin) is usually suggested at least one day after the expected period. B... 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 »
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 »
I have black-colored periods after an abortion. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I had an abortion seven months back. I have been having black colored periods bleeding from the last three months. The bleeding is black on all the days of the periods. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. That is quite a short history. Having black or altered blood in the first few months after abortion is common. We have to rule out the following possibilities. Get a pelvic scan to rule out any endometrial polyps or any uterine masses or any endometrial pathology. This ... Read Full »
I am pregnant and experiencing acid reflux. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am 14 weeks pregnant, and I suffer from continuous severe acid reflux, from the past 7 to 8 weeks. I consulted my gynecologist, but she did not give any medicine. Antacids are not effective at all, and I have a feeling of food stuck in my throat and chest. It is very unpleasant and u... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I am sorry that you have severe discomfort. You know that acid reflux and nausea are common in pregnancy. Sometimes, small and frequent meals can be tolerated. I suggest you try taking a ginger-based candy 15 minutes before you get out of bed. It is better ... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor,My period has been delayed by approximately two weeks. I have checked with the pregnancy kit, which shows another very faint line. Also, I have very little light brown discharge and slight blood discharge. Are these pregnancy symptoms, or do they indicate something else?Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to iCliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. In cases of a missed period, along with certain pregnancy signs like breast tenderness, nausea, etc., pregnancy can be ruled out by a urine pregnancy test or blood hCG (human chorionic gonadotropin - a hormone that ... Read Full »
Can spotting occur due to I-pill or early pregnancy symptoms?
Query: Hi doctor, I had unprotected sex five month back and took I-pill within 12 to 14 hours. I have done home tests on the sixth and ninth day which were negative. I had brown spotting on the 13th day and some spotting today as well. My last period was ten days before having sex. Is the spotting due to t... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Well, the best way to find out whether this is spotting due to pregnancy or I-pill is by doing a simple blood test namely the serum beta hCG (human chorionic gonadotropin) to rule out pregnancy. Please share the report when ready. Home pregnancy tests are not very accur... Read Full »
I am 18 years old and suffering from abdominal pain, headache, and dizziness. Am I pregnant?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 18 years old and worried that I am pregnant. I have the following symptoms: My tummy hurts. I get thick discharge and white clots, and sometimes, I find blood in my underwear. I get headaches and dizzy. I sleep a lot and pee. My back hurts, and I smell a lot of stuff. Thank yo... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. No one can diagnose pregnancy confidently just due to these non-specific symptoms. These symptoms can also be seen during the second half of normal periods following vaginal infections or altered hormonal status, which is common in a young lady of 18 years. Only by 19 t... Read Full »
I am ten weeks pregnant and have started spotting. Should I go to the emergency room?
Query: Hello doctor, I am ten weeks pregnant, and I have just started spotting. I do not have any cramps or pain. Should I go to the emergency room? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your concern in detail and will surely help you out. You should definitely visit the emergency room in case of spotting as it can be due to abortion or a low-lying placenta. If the condition is not managed on time, you might experience pain and bleeding, ... Read Full »
I have irregular periods and other symptoms. Am I pregnant?
Query: Hi doctor, I had undergone hysteroscopic dilation and curettage for endometrial polypoidal thickening. I got my period after two weeks and it has continued for seven days. Later, I started using tablets for my thyroid and I started to get spotting. I had heavy bleeding for one hour after two days. A... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query, Actually you have been suffering from thyroid irregularities and had hysteroscopic removal of polypoidal thickening. In same sequence, you were treated for thyroid irregularities. Thyroid abnormalities actually affects menstrual cycles and it ... Read Full »