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I have excessive bleeding after tooth extraction. Need help.
Query: Hi doctor, It has been eight hours now. I have extracted three teeth at the same time. There is excessive bleeding from the extracted site. Is this deadly? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Drink a lot of water and follow the medication prescribed by the dentist. You can use ice in the extracted site to stop the bleeding. If it still continues to bleed, consult your dentist. If it stops, then from the next day, rinse mouth with salt water and turmeric mixt... Read Full »
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 have been bleeding heavily for the past two days. Do I have PCOS or uterine cancer?
Query: Hello doctor, I have been bleeding heavily for the past two days. I had large blood clots, and I soak through a sanitary pad every one to two hours. My last normal period was before five months. After that, I did not get a period for the next two months. I got a period on the third month but it only... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I doubt that you have polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) which is the most common cause of irregular cycle in young age like you. Secondly, it is not necessary that hormonal levels become abnormal always to make a diagnosis of PCOS. It could be a clinical diagnosis as ... Read Full »
I have a constant flow and cramps during my periods. Kindly advice.
Query: Hello doctor, I got my period again five days after the last one finished. Last one was eight days long. It was usual for me as my periods will last 8-10 days. I am 19 and I first started to have my periods eight years ago, and I am not sexually active. I also have painful cramps again (I have cr... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It might be hormonal imbalance, drugs effects on it, illness, medications, sudden weight gain or weight loss, contraceptive. If you are sure that you have any sexual activity then it is better to have one local examination by gynecology specialist and have a pelvic s... Read Full »
What are the causes of severe bleeding after sex?
Query: Hello doctor, I recently had intercourse, and there was quite a lot of bleeding. The next day it stung quite a bit, and when I urinated, it was painful to sit down. I inspected my vulva with a mirror and found a tear or rip at the base of my vulva. I searched, and I think it is at the posterior fou... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. According to the history given by you, apart from a vaginal tear, the following reasons can also cause similar symptoms: 1. Firstly, women can bleed post-sex if intercourse is done soon after the periods, but this does not cause pain. 2. Secondly, virgin girls can ble... Read Full »
I am experiencing heavy flow periods every two weeks. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 13-year-old female. I am a virgin, not on any medications and I started my period about two years back. My period has been coming nearly exactly every two weeks without fail since about a year ago. At the beginning, it was all over the place (which is to be expected), but it start... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com Let me start by saying that you are absolutely fine. It is a human tendency to expect a big condition when it is actually a simple one. We should always think of the common conditions first. You are having immature hormone cycles and spasmodic dysmenorrhea. Let me expl... Read Full »
How to treat long-standing leucorrhea and heavy periods?
Query: Hello doctor, I have had leucorrhea for 17 years. After getting married, this issue has worsened. I have taken numerous antibiotics to treat leucorrhea, but over time, become more prolonged. Additionally, I have developed other health concerns. For the past year, I have been dealing with prolonged ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. Your problem has not been properly addressed, so it is getting worse day by day. Discharge before marriage is normal, as it is usually physiological secretions from the body of the uterus and cervix. But after marr... Read Full »
I have hair loss, fatigue, and heavy bleeding during period. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 32-year-old woman experiencing significant hair loss and constant fatigue, and I have noticed unusually heavy bleeding during my periods. Could these symptoms be indicative of iron deficiency or iron-deficiency anemia? I am concerned about the impact on my overall health and wel... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Heavy menstruation and hair loss can be associated with PCOD (polycystic ovarian disease) or pelvic inflammatory diseases (PID), so I would suggest you go through an ultrasound examination once, to check if everything is normal with the uteru... Read Full »
I had bleeding within three days of stopping Duphaston. Why?
Query: Hello doctor,I am a 23-year-old female and have been prescribed Duphaston for 10 days to treat continuous bleeding. Within three days of stopping (after 10 days) the tablet again I got bleeding with cramps. Is this normal?Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Duphaston (Dydrogesterone) is a medication used to treat certain gynecological conditions, such as menorrhagia (heavy menstrual bleeding) and endometrial hyperplasia (thickening of the uterine lining). It works by helping to maintain a h... Read Full »
Why am I experiencing heavy bleeding despite taking medications?
Query: Hello doctor, I am an 18-year-old unmarried girl, and I am overweight. My menstrual cycle used to be regular with no problems, and my weight has not affected it since puberty. Now I have prolonged bleeding with hormonal imbalance issues. I have been bleeding heavily for a whole year without any s... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, I appreciate that you have chosen icliniq.com for your medical needs. I am here to give you the best care possible. Persistent heavy bleeding for a year can indeed be distressing and impact your overall well-being. Stress and emotional turmoil can indeed affect hormonal balance and menstru... Read Full »