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Do my blood reports show the cause of my symptoms?
Query: Hi doctor,I am having a headache which got severe nowadays. And so I just checked my blood and saw my platelets are increasing in a series of tests. In the last test, platelets, WBC, and RBC are slightly increased. The body has itching problems, usually at night. Eyes are blurry nowadays. I am very ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I see you are worried about the symptoms. Your platelet levels are not soo high to worry about. It is only slightly elevated. It does not cause any significant harm. So you need not worry about that. Most of your symptoms relate to hypothyroidism, and your TSH level is... Read Full »
Will taking hormonal medication after sex prevent pregnancy?
Query: Hello doctor,My friend took 2.7 mg of Levonorgestrel tablet within two days of unprotected sex. She had taken 0.6 mg on the first day within 12 hours. When she took the second course of 0.6 mg after exactly 12 hours, she vomited the tablet immediately. So, she took 1.5 mg in 28 hours. Again, she too... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com.Her chance of pregnancy is low. Read Full »
How long will the bleeding continue after using MTP kit?
Query: Hi doctor, My LMP test came positive and so I used MTP kit. Over last six days, I am using lever. I was bleeding for around six days and now again with a gap of five days I am bleeding with blood lumps. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your medical history and understand your concern. Have you got an ultrasound of pelvic done to check for any retained products of conception? Is there any foul smelling discharge or fever associated with it? Read Full »
I am 18 years old and have longer periods along with blood clots. What could be the reason?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 18 years old and for the last three months, I have had 20-day-long periods, currently, I am on a 21-day-long period and I have noticed that during the day I have a light flow, but as soon as it gets to the night or early hours I begin bleeding heavily and get clots in the the size... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com I read your query and understand your concern. It is important to see a healthcare provider if you are experiencing prolonged and heavy periods, as it could be a sign of an underlying health issue. Possible causes of heavy periods with clots include hormonal imbalance... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I am suffering from hypothyroidism and taking medicine for the same. Recently, for a few months, I have had a blood clot of bright red color during my period. My period lasts for a maximum of three days. When I started my periods, I used to have a clot on the last day of my period. I... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query. The passage of blood clots during menstrual bleeding is not unusual. It is perfectly alright to pass a few clots during the heavy bleeding days. Since you stated your period lasts a maximum of 3 days, you need not worry. Functional cysts a... Read Full »
How to know that I am pregnant while on birth control pills?
Query: Hi doctor, About two weeks ago, I started having watery brown discharge as I had never seen before. My period is three days and usually, I spot a little before but more dried blood than watery light brown and not starting that early. I had a feeling I was pregnant because I was having similar sympt... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is understandable that it is quite concerning for you. First thing to know is if you were sexually active about two weeks before this happened. If yes, it is advisable to get a pregnancy test done even though you are on birth control pills. The failure rate of birth ... Read Full »
I took birth control pills, and my period is regular. Is it fine?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 29 years old and had protected sex (without ejaculation). But I took the unwanted 72 for the safe side the next day, exactly after 24 hours. I got my periods on the expected dates. It was heavier on the first day with clots and a bit medium on the second day. Is it fine as I did n... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your history and understood your concerns. As you have proper menstruation at your time of period date, there is no chance of pregnancy. Withdrawal bleeding is only a side effect of the emergency contraceptive pill. It happens due to the sudden withdra... Read Full »
What is the possibility of pregnancy and miscarriage while on contraceptive patch?
Query: Hello doctor, I have some symptoms for the past one and a half weeks that mimic the symptoms when I found I was pregnant with my daughter. I was supposed to have my period tomorrow. Last week, I started with light spotting and it happened on and off for a day maybe less. Then within two days, I sta... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. First, to confirm a pregnancy, you should perform a pregnancy test two weeks after having sexual intercourse. So perform a urinary pregnancy test or b-HCG (human chorionic gonadotropin) test to exclude or to confirm a pregnancy. After that get an ultrasound to evalua... Read Full »
Query: Hello, doctor. I am a single female, soon turning 21, with a height of 5 feet 2 inches and a weight of 119 pounds. I have been experiencing menstrual problems for the past eight years. Eight years back I had abnormal bleeding along with golf ball-sized blood clots (two to three). I promptly visited... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to iCliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome) is a medical condition caused by hormonal imbalance. The exact cause is unknown, but stress is believed to be a triggering factor. PCOS can result in irregular periods. Fortunately, ... Read Full »
Why did I have blood clots and brown discharge during periods?
Query: Hello doctor, The period was two days late. When it started, it was watery. Then on the second day, it had some clots. Then it thinned up again and ended with brown blood. Why? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com The possibilities for this periods are; for normal bleeding, you need a normal hormonal support to the endometrium, ovulation and the proper and complete bleeding. But, in your history I note your BMI (body mass index) is very high, Your expected weight is 115 to 125 ... Read Full »