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I am 4 weeks pregnant. Can I continue taking Methotrexate?
Query: Hello doctor,I am approximately four weeks pregnant based on the date of conception. I have rheumatoid arthritis and take Methotrexate 10 mg a week along with folic acid 10 mg. I stopped taking Methotrexate as soon as I found out about the pregnancy, which was one week ago. So, since conception, I t... Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I have read your query, and I can understand your concern.You do not need to worry about your exposure to methotrexate during your four-week pregnancy. As long as it is not an overdose, I do not think it may affect your pregnancy. To be sure, please kindly undergo a feta... Read Full »
I am 22 weeks pregnant, scan shows delayed growth. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 35 year old female. I am 22 weeks and two days pregnant and was told at my last scan that the baby is about 10 days behind in size. All the other readings were normal, and the growth of the brain was normal for the gestational age. We are not very tall people. My husband is 5 feet ... Read Full »
Dr. Sanjay Kumar Bhattacharyya
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. There is always some discrepancy while trying to assess the fetal age by ultrasonography (USG) and comparing it with your last menstruation period date. The discrepancies are: In a USG done in the first three months, there is a discrepan... Read Full »
Please review my pregnancy sonography reports.
Query: Hello doctor, We have done sonography during the sixth month of pregnancy. The report says there is a unilateral mild ventriculomegaly of 12 mm. Kindly suggest whether this is normal or if it can create any problem for the child. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Mild ventriculomegaly is usually not detrimental. But, serial ultrasound monitoring of ventricular size should be done. Any increase in size should be dealt with accordingly. Read Full »
I am pregnant. Will getting a CT scan harm my baby?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 29 year old female, and I was hospitalized for a week due to UTI. As a part of it, a CT scan was taken, which showed that I am completely cured. Then the next day, a blood test showed two weeks pregnancy. I am worried that the CT scan would have an adverse effect on the baby. Could... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your question, and I understood your concerns. CT scan has strong radiations, and it is known to have adverse effects on the fetus. You should consult a gynecologist and decide further action. Hope you found the answer helpful. Do get back to more f... Read Full »
My baby's femur appears to be thin in the scan. Why?
Query: Hi doctor,I have been pregnant for the last five months. I got an anomaly scan, and the doctor told me the right side of the baby's femur was thin. What can I do to cure it?Thanks. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. When a doctor mentions that the baby's femur (thigh bone) on one side is thin during an anomaly scan, it could indicate a potential issue with bone development. However, it is essential to remember that this is just one finding from the scan,... Read Full »
Kindly advise about the radiation exposure of my pregnant wife.
Query: Hello doctor,My wife is seven weeks pregnant. She had to undergo an X-ray and mammogram recently. Is there any risk of radiation to the fetus? Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.From your description, it is difficult to say if there would be any long-term effects on the fetus.You can get an early anomaly scan at 12 weeks of pregnancy to rule out any abnormalities.Usually, a single exposure does not cause trouble. So, for all practical purposes, ... Read Full »
When can I get the level two ultrasound?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a female, and I am primigravida (17 weeks and 6 days). According to my LMP, I am 17 weeks and 6 day pregnant but according to my NT scan (done in 12 to 13 week )-gestation period showing pregnancy of 18 weeks and 3 days till date. Now I have to go for level two ultrasound, and my ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The number of weeks will be counted according to your scan date. So according to which your TIFFA (targeted imaging for fetal anomalies) scan will be dated. The TIFFA or anomaly scan, which you have mentioned can be done from 18 to 24 weeks and will give clear result... Read Full »
The fetus has been diagnosed with clubfoot. Please advise.
Query: Hi doctor, I am in my 18th week of pregnancy. The fetus has been diagnosed with clubfoot when I went for an anomaly scan on the 16th week. There is no other anomaly diagnosed so far. Please let me know if I have to undergo amniocentesis to rule out other associated anomalies. If I am not wrong, I ha... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Clubfoot (twisted foot) is not an uncommon anomaly and its prognosis is good. It means, it is correctable in most cases. Amniocentesis is an invasive procedure. If you have already undergone biochemical markers like a dual marker or triple test and they are negative, the... Read Full »
I was asked to go for a repeat scan after a normal anatomy scan. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I went in for my anatomy scan at 18 weeks. The scan lasted about 30 minutes. All seemed to look great and the ultrasound tech seemed to be very positive. She commented some on the baby moving but never commented on it hard getting photos due to the movement. She took about 85 images to... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your query and images (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity) and understand your concern. Everything seems to be normal and there is nothing to worry about. Suboptimal evaluation means that they could not measure things accurately ... Read Full »
How do Deviry and Krimson affect pregnancy?
Query: Hi doctor, I missed my periods for the last four months. So, I had Deviry 10 mg two tablets a day for five days, but I did not get periods. Then, I started taking Krimson 35 for 21 days. Still, I did not get periods. Then I had a pregnancy test and unfortunately, it turned to be positive. Now, I am ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Deviry is progesterone and it would have supported the pregnancy. But, Krimson 35 contains Cyproterone acetate. It is a category C drug and not to be taken during pregnancy at all. In fact, Krimson35 is advised only in cases of PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome). Now... Read Full »