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I took contraceptive pills but missed my period. Why so?
Query: Hello doctor, The first day of my last period was on the 2nd of March, it lasted till 6th of March. I had unprotected sex on the 10th of March, but he did not ejaculate inside me but there is a chance that pre-cum may have gotten in. So for safety, I took contraceptive pills (Postinor 2) on the 11t... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the details and the sequence of events you mentioned and totally understand your anxiousness. See, the emergency contraceptive pills are high doses of progesterone hormone, so at times there can be withdrawal and sometimes there can be a delayed p... Read Full »
Why are my daughter's period irregular even after taking Dronis 20?
Query: Hi doctor, My daughter is 19 years old, and she has a history of the irregular period for the past three years and has been taking Dronis 20 as suggested by the doctor for 21 days and to stop for six days, like this for six months. During this time, her period is regular. Now it is again irregular.... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read the details of the problem about your daughter and can totally understand your concern. The irregularities in the menstrual cycles could be due to the underlying hormonal disturbances or sometimes due to a lifestyle related problem called PCOS (polycysti... Read Full »
Will Depo shots cause symptoms like irregular period, pain in ovary, and brown spots?
Query: Hello doctor, I was wondering is it is normal to have an irregular period after stopping the Depo shot. My last shot was administered sometime before three months (I do not remember the date). I had taken two shots but decided to stop because I kept bleeding and spotting while on the shot. I experie... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. As you mentioned, it is a known side effect of Depo shot to have irregular spotting or occasional bleeding too. And usually, the effect of the Depo Provera shot last maximum up to three months only (depending on the dose). The present experience of heavy bleeding and... Read Full »
Will Clomid and Nolvadex help a woman to conceive with PCOS?
Query: Hello doctor, I am suffering from irregular periods and PCOS for more than 10 years. I had to take Clomid and with hCG injection conceived my first baby three years back. Now I have been trying for my second baby with the help of Clomid. I took Clomid for six months, with no luck. This month my doct... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Nolvadex is Tamoxifen which is a selective estrogen receptor modulator. Yes, it is one of the most common drugs that is used for treating breast cancer patients and also certain birth defects are possible if you take this medication when you pregnant. In your case, ... Read Full »
What makes you have two menstrual cycles in a month?
Query: Hello doctor, I had two menstrual cycles in one month, two weeks apart. I have not had an intercourse for two months. Should I be concerned? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Frequent periods could be bothersome and can be due to hormonal problems or anovulation. Also, local causes need to be ruled out for which you need to visit a gynecologist for an examination. I suggest you check for your prolactin levels, thyroid function test, and ... Read Full »