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Can you tell whether my hCG reports are normal?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 28 years old. I got a positive result in the urine test for pregnancy after a missed period. My last period date was on the 24th. As I had slight abdominal pain, I was asked to do the beta hCG blood test twice in the gap of 48 hours to detect if the pregnancy is normal or ectopic.... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. As, I have gone through the reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity), the results are absolutely normal and indicating a healthy pregnancy. As the values have doubled, you need not worry. In ectopic pregnancy, beta hCG (human chorionic gonadotropin) val... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 21-year-old female who has been having unprotected sex for a couple of months. I had experienced abnormal bleeding that lasted for only two to three days, whereas earlier, it would last for five to six days. Also, there was only light bleeding like spotting that did not get heav... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for trusting us with your health care. I have gone through your history (attachments removed to protect patient's identity) and understand your concern. The symptoms can be due to a hormonal imbalance or pregnancy. According to your reports, the endometrial... Read Full »
Is it possible to be pregnant and not see anything on an ultrasound?
Query: Hi doctor, My wife is 8 weeks 2 days pregnant. But, our doctor is unable to see anything on the day of scanning. I am worried. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Sometimes, the pregnancy will be detected late on ultrasound. If she has no problem and the urine pregnancy test is positive, then repeat the ultrasound after two weeks. Read Full »
Why were the two lines in my pregnancy test not very clear?
Query: Hi doctor,I have a history of thyroid and PCOS. I am taking Eltroxin 50 mg. My period got delayed by six days. I did a pregnancy test after four days of delayed period and I have two lines that are not shown clearly. Please suggest. Do I need to go to a doctor for a checkup? or Do I need to wait for... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You have not mentioned your last menstrual period. If you have a regular 28 days cycle, then a urine pregnancy test shows a positive result as you have a delay in periods. Delayed ovulation occurs commonly in PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome) and so I suggest you reche... Read Full »
Can spotting be a sign of pregnancy?
Query: Hi doctor, I am 30 years old and got married a year ago. We are trying for a baby for the last three months. My LMP was on the 9th of last month. I never faced issues with my menstrual cycle. It is a regular 29 day cycle. We had an unprotected sex from 17th to 25th for every alternate day. I have st... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. If the serum beta hCG test (human chorionic gonadotropin) as on 10th is less than 1, then you are surely not pregnant. The symptoms are a part of Premenstrual Syndrome(PMS) complex where stress and anxiety can often cause the scanty onset of menses. But, full flow ma... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I have a critical question that needs clarification and I need your sincere professional opinion. I had unprotected sex with my girlfriend in the last week of last month and in the first week of this month. 12 days after the intercourse, she took a beta hCG blood test. The quantitative... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I am here to help you get the best medical advice. By books, the dictum is that a home urine pregnancy test kit is 99 % sensitive only after eight days of missed period. However, false positive results can be seen before missed periods. In your case, if you wish to ... Read Full »
Do periods get affected by I-pill overdose?
Query: Hi doctor, I had sex on 13th of this month and my period was due on the 20th. But, it has not come yet. I took I-pill within one hour of intercourse and due to lack of knowledge took one more dose the next day. Now I am worried. Will overdose of I-pill affect my body? Also, I did my urine pregnancy ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through all the data you have posted. I-pill if taken within 72 hours after intercourse, is 95% effective. Since you have taken it early, the chance of getting pregnant is less. Kindly calm down and repeat the urine pregnancy test after four days and wait ... Read Full »
I have signs of pregnancy with low beta-hCG value. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I had an intimate moment with my friend. But there was no full penetration. This happened two months back and now my period is delayed by 53 days. I have nausea, soft tender, and itchy breasts, headache, vaginal discharge, and lower abdominal cramps along with lower back pain. I took a B... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. I need a few more details like your last menstrual period, your normal cycle duration, and the date you got your hCG (human chorionic gonadotropin) done. Beta hCG is the most sensitive test to detect pregnancy. It ... Read Full »
Why am I having period problems after taking OCP once?
Query: Hi doctor, I had an oral contraceptive pill three months back, which caused a three-week delay in my periods and my cycle was for only 3 days compared to the normal 5 days. After that, we have not had sex. I still have not got my period of this month, which is due. I feel puckish and dizzy most of t... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your query and can understand your health concern. If you have taken the oral contraceptive pill within 72 hours of sex, then no need to worry. As you got your periods after that though they are delayed there is nothing to worry. As you have mentione... Read Full »
I am on birth control, why do I have cramps and brown discharge?
Query: Hello doctor, I recently started taking the combination pill. I started the pill about a week before I was due to have my regular period. I had the pills regularly for eight days before I had unprotected sex. I took the pills at the same time every day with no issues and I am now two pills away from... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I see that you have not been properly advised about taking the pill. Let me try to explain. Your body produces hormones cyclically with lots of ups and downs, and only then will you ovulate. These combined pills are the same hormones as what the body produces, but ... Read Full »