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My friend suffers from irregular periods and PCOS. Kindly help.
Query: Hello doctor, My friend is 25 years old. She suffers from PCOS and irregular periods for two years. I want to know some natural remedies that would help her to regulate her periods regularly. She is not taking any medications for PCOS and planning to get married soon. Will this PCOS and irregular pe... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. I have gone through your case and I understand your concern. PCOS is very common these days, especially in the young population. Irregular periods, scanty menses, acne excessive weight gain, these things are commonly seen in PCOS. Usually, ... Read Full »
My period is delayed for 11 days despite a negative pregnancy test. What could be the reason?
Query: Hi doctor, My period is late for 11 days. I have tested negative for pregnancy six times so far. I feel all symptoms like I am about to get my period but it is not coming. I do not have any conditions other than a dermoid cyst on one of my ovaries but that is under control, and also my period nev... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. Sometimes periods might get delayed by one or two weeks because of stress or a recent illness. So I would suggest waiting for one more week, and even after one week period did not come, then do a urine pregnancy test... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor,I did not get periods. According to the flow app, my period is 10 days late and my current cycle is 42 days. I had unprotected intercourse and I took an i-pill that day. According to the last period date, my period should have started by now. I also got a pregnancy test but it was negat... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com I read your query and understand your concern. Sometimes periods might get delayed by one or two weeks because of some stress or recent illness. There is also the possibility of pregnancy as not all contraceptives are 100% sure there is some 0.2 to 1% failure rate and a... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I have had irregular periods for the past few months with scanty flow. Recently I suffered from a fever for more than a week, and my doctor diagnosed it as typhoid. Are my periods delayed due to this reason? Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query and understood your concern. Yes, a recent illness like typhoid may cause delays in menstruation, but it will be only for one to three months. If you are getting irregular periods subsequently for more than three months, then there might be... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor,I am a 30-year-old female. I am having bleeding like in periods which is continuing for more than two weeks. I also have mild discomfort on the left side of my waist area. What could be the reason?Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com.Thank you for writing and I understand your concern.Kindly answer some questions so I could help you properly.Do have any chances for pregnancy?Does this have happened before?Have you done any investigations for this?Have you taken any medicines for this?Are there any clots... Read Full »
I am a 32-year-old woman and I am experiencing weight gain, hair loss, and irregular periods. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 32-year-old woman. I recently got married, and my periods have been skipped for the last two months. I tested negative on a home pregnancy kit. I have gained six and a half pounds of weight in the last two months and I am experiencing hair loss as well. Are these symptoms indica... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understood your concern. Based on the information you provided, there is a possibility of having PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome). Irregular periods, scanty menses, acne, excessive weight gain, and facial hair commonly occur in PCOS. Additionally,... Read Full »
I have been having heavy, irregular, and painful periods which last for eight to nine days. Why?
Query: Hello doctor,For the last few months, my periods have changed drastically. My periods used to be relatively painless and would last about three to four days maximum and for a few months. Now my periods are unbearable due to excruciating pain, super heavy, eight to nine days long, and irregular. The ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. This condition is called dysmenorrhea. You should take painkillers like the tablet Zerodol spas (Drotaverine and Aceclofenac) during menstruation. Also you hot fomentations. Do regular exercise and yoga asanas, it will al... Read Full »
I got a hormonal contraceptive injection. Can it be detected by a progesterone test?
Query: Hello doctor, Would a progesterone test on a fertility check show that I am on birth control? I got the Depo shot (depot medroxyprogesterone acetate) for the first time about a month ago. If I get checked, would the doctor know that I am on a type of hormonal birth control if they do a blood test? M... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. The symptoms you are getting could be because of the Depo, as it may irregulate your cycle, and cramping pain may also occur. You can take the tablet Zerodol spas (Drotaverine and Aceclofenac) for pain, after consulting yo... Read Full »
I did not get my period last month on time and this month I do not feel any PMS. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, Last month, I did not get my period when I was supposed to, but I was in much pain. II am curious to have it on time because my date is in eight days, and I am not feeling any PMS. But what should I do to keep getting them on time? Please suggest. Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your query, and I understand your concern. Sometimes periods might fluctuate by one week, and it is normal. If this fluctuation is over a week and you are facing acne or excessive weight gain, do USG (ultrasonogram) pelvis scan and thyroid profil... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor,I had a medical abortion three weeks ago using pills and experienced heavy bleeding for seven days with lots of clots and pain. It subsided after three days, but then my bleeding started again, and it was very heavy. An ultrasound confirmed that there was no ectopic pregnancy, and the p... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com.I understand your concern. According to your description, there could be retained products of conception. Have you undergone a Dand C or had a recent ultrasound (USG)? Have you taken any medications for the bleeding? Please provide all the details so that I can assist y... Read Full »