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I have endometriosis. Which birth control method is the best?
Query: Hi doctor, My periods will last usually for five days on average. It hurts tremendously even with pain medication and birth control. I would get horrible periods since I was about 12 years. In my 15 years age, I used to vomit on the first day of my period, but vomiting stopped in the past two years.... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Both pills and IUD (intrauterine device) have their own advantages and disadvantages. If you are thinking of switching from hormonal pills to IUD only because of complications like weight gain and mood swing, then think twice. Studies have failed to demonstrate these co... Read Full »
I feel pressure on my lower right abdomen. What could it be?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 20-year-old female. I have had pressure or weight on my lower right abdomen for around a year. That side of my body hurts during every other period like it is alternating with my ovaries. There was no pain in the beginning but, more recently, my menstrual cramps have become wor... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for writing in, and I understand your concern. Mild discomfort during menstruation is normal because you are shedding the inner layer of the uterus with blood. So, that is not an abnormality, and every female gets it. If your CT (computed tomography) is... Read Full »
I have adenomyosis and am trying to conceive. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 38-year-old female. Trying for conception since eight years of marriage. Before three months I have been diagnosed with adenomyosis and both ovaries endometrioma I did laparoscopy and hysteroscopy for the same in the month of may and after that they put me on conjugated estrogen... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Let me start by saying that, as your doctor said, pregnancy is the best solution for all these problems. I do not see any need for bed rest. If BP reading is regular, try to reduce and gradually stop the medicine. Reports of infertility workup are missing. Have your ... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, After my first child, I was diagnosed with endometriosis and developed painful periods and cramps. I underwent several laparoscopic removals, but endometriosis had developed on my bladder and bowel and could not be removed. After my second child, the pain became so severe that I had ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read the query, and I can understand your concern. . You have many factors contributing to your weight gain. Your ovary was removed, and the other ovary has PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome). Both of these cause insulin resistance leading to weight gain. Beside... Read Full »
I recently had sexual activity. Is it safe to go for a surgery?
Query: Hello doctor,I had intercourse yesterday, and the condom broke. I am scheduled for laparoscopic surgery tomorrow for endometriosis, during which my Mirena IUD will be changed. Is it safe to proceed with the IUD change considering the recent sexual activity, or could there be any potential risks or c... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. I am sorry to hear about the condom breaking during your recent sexual activity. While it is generally considered safe to undergo IUD replacement during laparoscopic surgery for endometriosis, it is crucial to adhere to your healthcare pr... Read Full »
My girlfriend has pain while having sex. What could be the reason?
Query: Hello doctor, My girlfriend is 24 years old. After having sex, my girlfriend's vagina usually hurts when we have sex after a duration of one month. She is usually aroused and tells me when she is ready for penetration. I do not understand why it hurts her when being penetrated at the start of the ac... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. There could be two reasons for the pain, 1. Pelvic Inflammatory disease (PID) - vaginal infection is transmitted during sex, so both have to be treated at a time or else you will get infected next time of sex. You may hav... Read Full »
Which medicine can work best for severe menstrual pain?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 28 year old female nurse, I have been having severe menstrual pain throughout my life, and sadly each year the pain increases. Since I was a college student, each month for all the four days of my period, I had to stay home lying in the fetal position, had to keep a heating pad ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The diagnosis is indeed endometriosis. And yes, endometriosis causes very painful periods, and the only way to stop this pain is to stop your periods, which can be done through pills, injections or surgery. Surgery is not the answer for you, as you have already had o... Read Full »
Can a right ovarian cyst cause pain in the left pelvis?
Query: Hi doctor, I have polycystic ovary syndrome and my periods get delayed sometimes. From the past four days, I am having pain in my left pelvic area. I got an ultrasound done, and it shows 1.7 inch cyst in my right ovary. Why am I having pain on my left side when the cyst is on the right? Could this p... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The pain that you are experiencing is not due to the ovarian cyst, as the cyst is on the right side and pain is on the left side. This pain might be caused by an infection or any other pathology. So, I suggest you repeat an ultrasound of the pelvis if the pain is severe... Read Full »
When to take a pregnancy test for accurate result?
Query: Hello doctor,My period cycle is usually 30 to 32 days. Today, I am on the 35th day and still have not got my periods. I took a home pregnancy test, and both were negative. Should I take a blood test? Will it be able to give me the right hCG count if I take it this week? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. There is no need to do a blood test now. Wait for a week. If you do not get your periods after a week, do a blood test. It could be a delayed ovulation causing delayed cycles. If pregnancy test was negative, you can get an ultrasound done to rule out causes like po... Read Full »
I have endometriosis which is still growing. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I had a growth around my navel and underwent a biopsy, and the results said it was endometrial tissue. I was diagnosed with endometriosis, though I had no symptoms of it. I am 31 years old now and was diagnosed with endometriosis four years ago, but the area is still growing, and I fe... Read Full »
Dr. Radhakrishnan Nair Bhaskaran
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read the query, and I can understand your concern. The endometriotic tissue around the navel may not affect your future pregnancy, but there can be associated endometriosis in and around your uterus, ovaries, and tubes. There can be chocolate cysts in the ovary ... Read Full »