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Artificial Progesterone

Artificial progesterone or progestin is a synthetic form of the naturally occurring hormone called progesterone. This hormone is very important for the female reproductive system to function properly. This artificial progesterone can be used as a hormonal birth control method either alone or in combination with an estrogen. They function by making the vaginal fluid thick and making it impossible for the sperm to reach the egg.

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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 »


Dr. Balakrishnan R

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 »

Is orange discharge indicative of a miscarriage?

Query: Hello doctor, I have a query regarding a possible miscarriage. I am five weeks pregnant and I woke up with abdominal pain and found a discharge in my urine that looks like small pieces of solids (beige color with a fluid inside) and with small pieces of what looks like tissue. There was no blood and...  Read Full »


Dr. Ravinder Kaur Khurana

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. No, this is the effect of the medicine. The discharge normally increases during pregnancy. And, if you are using vaginal suppositories, it may be because of staining. If the ultrasound shows everything is normal, then do not worry as your beta hCG (human chorionic go...  Read Full »

I have delayed periods after taking emergency pill. Why?

Query: Hello doctor, I had unprotected sex with my partner on the 25th two months ago, and the expected date of my period was on the 19th of the same month. I gulped down an I-pill within six hours. Later, I had withdrawal bleeding on the first of last month. The bleeding lasted for three days. This month,...  Read Full »


Dr. Sameer Kumar

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. As the hCG (human chorionic gonadotropin) test was negative, there is no chance of pregnancy for sure. Because hCG is the most sensitive and conclusive test. There was no apparent requirement for taking Primolut-N (Norethisterone) at all when the hCG test was neg...  Read Full »

What is the chance of pregnancy when the penis contacts the vulva during a hot water shower?

Query: Hello doctor, What is the chance of pregnancy when a penis with some precum came in contact with the vulva region during a hot water shower? Should I take the Plan B pill? Can I still get pregnant after taking the I-pill? Kindly help.  Read Full »


Dr. Sameer Kumar

Answer: Hello, Thanks for the query. In your case, there was a penile contacting the vulva during a warm water shower, and there was no penetration or ejaculation involved, so anyhow, chances of pregnancy are minimized. Presuming that penis was with pre-cum, but sperms tend to die in contact with any ...  Read Full »

Are my bleeding and cramps before the due date because of tablet Plan B?

Query: Hello doctor, I had a protected intercourse one week ago and took tablet Plan B within six hours of intercourse. I took the pill because we fingered, and I am sure we had some semen in our hands. I got bleeding and cramps now, but my period is due after 12 days. Is this my earlier period or somethi...  Read Full »


Dr. Poonguzhali Liston

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. The bleeding you are experiencing is called withdrawal bleeding, and it is a side effect of emergency contraceptives like Plan B (Levonorgestrel). Plan B is synthetic progesterone called Norethisterone. So, when you take it, the proges...  Read Full »

I am a 27-year-old female undergoing ovulation induction. My ultrasound showed an increase in the follicular size. Is it a possibility of pregnancy?

Query: Hi doctor, I am a 27-year-old female and I am undergoing ovulation induction. I had tablet Letrozole from day two to day seven. My USG details are as follows: Day nine - Endomet: 5.9 mm; right ovarian follicle: 19.5, 20 mm; left ovarian follicle: 15.8 mm. Day 10 - Endomet: 7 mm; right ovarian fo...  Read Full »


Dr. Sanap Sneha Umrao

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I am glad you chose icliniq for your medical-related queries. I went through your reports (attachment removed to protect the patient’s identity), and feel that the follicle has not yet ruptured, since its size has increased and there is no fluid in POD (pouch of Doug...  Read Full »

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