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Why am I not able to conceive?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 30-year-old woman with a weight of 165 lbs, height of 5 feet 5 inches, and my husband's age is 34. We got married two years ago and still have no child. I have been trying to conceive for the past one year. My cycle days average between 32 to 34. Last year, I missed my periods, ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. If you are having sex based on the BBT (basal body temperature) chart, stop this practice; though the fertile period has a maximum chance of pregnancy, pregnancy can often occur on nonfertile days. So, have sex throughout the month. If you have not done any tests, yo... Read Full »
Please suggest a procedure for a frozen embryo transfer.
Query: Hello doctor, When doing a frozen embryo transfer cycle, is it absolutely necessary to use progesterone in oil shots or will the suppositories work the same? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. How are you doing? I am sure it is the painful pricks that is making you ask this query. It is the belief of the treating doctor, that a particular type of Progesterone is more effective. So, based on the doctor's experience, the different routes of Progesterone are p... Read Full »
Why did I get periods despite a positive pregnancy test?
Query: Hello doctor, I have been trying to conceive for some time now. This month I was put on hCG injections and egg formation. Everything was done on time and my periods date was 30th. I did a pregnancy test at home yesterday and it gave a faint line and I am attaching the photo. Today, I got my periods ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The faint line could be because of hormonal changes due to the hCG injection you have taken. The test is to detect hCG levels in your body, which can be detected during pregnancy. However, if you have a doubt then get back to me. Take care. Read Full »
Can prenatal vitamins cause a delay in periods?
Query: Hi doctor, I am trying to conceive from the age of 31, and I just turned 37. When I started keeping track of my menstrual cycle, it was a 37 days cycle, but now from few months, it is a 30 days cycle. Around that time, I began taking prenatal vitamins, Myo-inositol, and CoQ10, to help my old eggs.... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. First of all be calm. After the age of 35, it is harder to conceive, but it is quite possible, and you may or may not need a little help. You do not need any other supplement apart from 5 mg of Folic acid daily. And you need to do few hormonal tests on the second day of... Read Full »
I have ovulatory dysfunction. How can I get pregnant?
Query: Hi doctor, I have had ovulatory dysfunction for about seven years. About a year ago, my husband and I decided to try starting a family. Not seeing any success, we visited a fertility doctor about two weeks ago, and she prescribed hormone blood tests. My test results are estradiol serum: 13 pg/ml, pr... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Let me get a few facts straight in relation to the hormones and ovulation, thereby, pregnancy. Twenty-eight years is a very good age to get pregnant. Your weight is within the normal range. So, anovulatory possibilities are low. Prolactin and... Read Full »
I am suffering from infertility issues. What to do?
Query: Hello doctor,I have been on fertility treatment for a year with no results. One of the doctors suggested that my tubes were fine. The other doctor said that I needed to do a laparoscopy as there was some minor issue in the tube opening on both sides. What to do?Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I suggest you develop a hydrosalpinx with bilateral tubal patency. Please visit a nearby hospital for salpingectomy and salpingotomy. Kindly consult a specialist doctor for further treatment. Hope it helps. Thanks and regards. Read Full »
I am seeking information on infertility. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, As a 35-year-old male, I am interested in learning about infertility, its potential causes, treatments, and available options. Could you share information about common factors that contribute to infertility in both men and women? I would also like to explore medical and lifestyle inter... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. In the female reproductive system, infertility can stem from various causes: Tubal disorders: These may include blocked fallopian ... Read Full »
I am unable to conceive. What test should I undergo?
Query: Hi doctor, I am trying to conceive since 5 to 6 months, but I am not able to. I am not on any medication nor have any problems. I did all tests, which were all normal. My cycle is 28 days and always regular. Please help. What to do? What is a follicular study? Can I do that? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, it does help increase the chances of pregnancy. In the case of difficulty in conceiving, your husband also needs to be tested. The follicular study is a vital component of in vitro fertilization (IVF) assessment and timing. It basically employs a simple technique fo... Read Full »
What is the chance of pregnancy with a unicornuate uterus?
Query: Hello doctor, I have had four follicles ruptured from my left ovary and one from the right. I have had IUI back-to-back for two consecutive days. But my major concern is I have a unicornuate uterus with a left rudimentary horn. I recently had a lap because I had a cyst on my right ovary. The doctor ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. How are you doing? I do not see any reason for you to worry. The movement of the egg into the fallopian tube is chemically controlled or attracted. So, no matter which tube is open or blocked, the egg falls into the peritoneal cavity or the space around the uterus. ... Read Full »
Is it safe to take Ovares Plus?
Query: Hi doctor, I am trying to conceive for the last four months. I have consulted my gynecologist and she found that I am having PCOS. She suggested me to take Ovares plus. Is it fine to take? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Ovares tablet is a multivitamin with few antioxidants. This is usually prescribed as an added adjuvant tablet along with other medication. Most of the infertility specialists will prescribe some or the other antioxidant and multivitamin tablets. These antioxidants ha... Read Full »