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My PAP smear test shows metaplastic epithelial cells. What to do?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 39 years old female. For the last three months, I am having a long period cycle for 10 days. The first day is flowing but rest days are spotting. I have done pap smear test as suggested by a gynecologist. The report is showing some metaplastic epithelial cells.I was suggested to d... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen your report (attachment removed to protect patient identity), could not read it completely as important part is missing from the picture. But, there is some chronic infection of the cervix that affected cervical histology and there are some changes in the ce... Read Full »
I have sore breasts and delayed periods. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 23 year old female. I have bloated sore breasts, 10 days late on the menstrual cycle, negative pregnancy test, appendectomy on the 20th. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Near menses or missed periods can give signs of bloated breasts, the fullness of abdomen, mood variations due to hormones. Have serum beta hCG (blood pregnancy test) to clear the status of pregnancy. If pregnancy test comes negative, you can have menstrual inducti... Read Full »
Why do I get irregular periods with lower abdominal pain?
Query: Hello doctor,I have not had my monthly period for two months now but I am pretty sure I am not pregnant. No intercourse was done for the past few months. Then I have been feeling some lower abdominal pain that just shoots up for a quick time but does not last long. I also experienced spotting, maybe... Read Full »
Answer: Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com.If you have irregular cycles, it is better to check for a reason and have treatment for that.1. Confirm that you have no pregnancy (otherwise check the blood pregnancy test beta hCG [human chorionic gonadotrophin] to confirm).2. Have you checked for abnormal hair growth and... Read Full »
Please suggest some medicine to delay periods.
Query: Hello doctor, I am 26 years old. I am breastfeeding (not exclusively) my 9-month-old baby due to which I am having irregular periods almost every month. They get delayed for 10 to 15 days. Now, I am on vacation and really do not want my periods for at least 10 days to come as there will be a lot of ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. In breastfeeding, serum prolactin increases. That helps in milk production. Even for increasing breast milk production, sometimes prolactin has been given. Prolactin depresses/reduces/disturbs the menstrual cycle. Before six months of age, it is better for breastfeed... Read Full »
There was no bleeding on the fifth day. Am I pregnant?
Query: Hi doctor, My boyfriend fingered and put his penis around in my vagina but there was no sex. I am not sure if semen is there or not and I was in the midst of my fifth day of menstruation. My menstruation only lasts two days, and there was no bleeding on the fifth day. Can I still get pregnant? I hav... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query, If you have regular cycles and no proper penetrative sex history on day five, then your chances of getting pregnant are lower, although only one normal sperm is sufficient but it need proper timing, normal hormonal support from reproductive sy... Read Full »
I have low AMH level and irregular periods after taking Meprate 10 mg. Kindly help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am 29 years old and married. I have a low AMH level of 1.16. Actually, my periods are regular. The doctor gave me Meprate 10 mg to use for 10 days because of some discomfort. After that, my period changed and is not coming regularly. Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. I have reviewed your query. AMH shows ovarian reserves actually. The normal level is 1.5 to 4.0 ng/ml if it is less than 1.0 ng/ml then it is considered as low or less ovarian reserves. Sometimes hormones disturb cycles as well as body resp... Read Full »
I had irregular periods after my delivery. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, My baby was delivered four and a half years ago; I got my period once after nine months of delivery and again this month. I did not get my period in between. We planned to prevent pregnancy, so the doctor prescribed me to take two tablets of Meprate per day for five days; now I am brea... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your query and understand your concerns. Meprate (Medroxyprogesterone Acetate) is not harmful to the baby at this age. Meprate can cause digestion problems in babies below six months old if the mother is breastfeeding. My advice: Consult your s... Read Full »
Are IUDs effective in preventing pregnancy?
Query: Hi doctor, I have IUD in my ovary. On the 16th day of the menstrual cycle, I had sexual contact with my husband, and now I am worried I might get pregnant. My period cycle is irregular. Please help me. Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Kindly let me know if IUD (intra-uterine device) is displaced. If yes, then contact a specialist for the transvaginal scan. Please send me further detailed history. IUDs such as Mirena can reduce cycles due to hormonal effects. You can have seru... Read Full »
Kindly guide me to know the ovulation period as I have irregular periods and trying to conceive.
Query: Hello doctor, I had periods on 30th of last month. I do not really know when my ovulation is because I have irregular menses and I am trying to conceive. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is a really short description of your query. In an irregular cycle, it seems around 30 to 35 days, better to have sex on alternate days on expected days of ovulation. It is better to have combined oral contraceptive pills for three months to regulate your cycle and t... Read Full »
I have light bleeding again after a long period. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I had my period continuously for three weeks; it finished about ten days ago. My periods are usually irregular. Also, I have been experiencing light bleeding till now. I am uncertain about why this happened and suspected that I may have been pregnant. Kindly help me. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The description provided by you is very short and has few details. Please send your detailed medical history. I would advise you to carry out a blood pregnancy test (serum beta hCG) that will help to understand the actual status of your pregnancy. If this test is posit... Read Full »