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Endometriosis

The condition where the endometrium, which is the inner lining of the uterus, starts growing outside the uterus is called endometriosis. Painful periods, pain during sex, pain on urination, intermenstrual bleeding, and nausea are some of the common symptoms seen.

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I recently had sexual activity. Is it safe to go for a surgery?

Query: Hello doctor,I had intercourse yesterday, and the condom broke. I am scheduled for laparoscopic surgery tomorrow for endometriosis, during which my Mirena IUD will be changed. Is it safe to proceed with the IUD change considering the recent sexual activity, or could there be any potential risks or c...  Read Full »


Dr. Vandana Andrews

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. I am sorry to hear about the condom breaking during your recent sexual activity. While it is generally considered safe to undergo IUD replacement during laparoscopic surgery for endometriosis, it is crucial to adhere to your healthcare pr...  Read Full »

My girlfriend has pain while having sex. What could be the reason?

Query: Hello doctor, My girlfriend is 24 years old. After having sex, my girlfriend's vagina usually hurts when we have sex after a duration of one month. She is usually aroused and tells me when she is ready for penetration. I do not understand why it hurts her when being penetrated at the start of the ac...  Read Full »


Dr. Balakrishnan R

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. There could be two reasons for the pain, 1. Pelvic Inflammatory disease (PID) - vaginal infection is transmitted during sex, so both have to be treated at a time or else you will get infected next time of sex. You may hav...  Read Full »

Which medicine can work best for severe menstrual pain?

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 28 year old female nurse, I have been having severe menstrual pain throughout my life, and sadly each year the pain increases. Since I was a college student, each month for all the four days of my period, I had to stay home lying in the fetal position, had to keep a heating pad ...  Read Full »


Dr. Jyoti Gupta

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The diagnosis is indeed endometriosis. And yes, endometriosis causes very painful periods, and the only way to stop this pain is to stop your periods, which can be done through pills, injections or surgery. Surgery is not the answer for you, as you have already had o...  Read Full »

Can a right ovarian cyst cause pain in the left pelvis?

Query: Hi doctor, I have polycystic ovary syndrome and my periods get delayed sometimes. From the past four days, I am having pain in my left pelvic area. I got an ultrasound done, and it shows 1.7 inch cyst in my right ovary. Why am I having pain on my left side when the cyst is on the right? Could this p...  Read Full »


Dr. Garima Sawhney

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The pain that you are experiencing is not due to the ovarian cyst, as the cyst is on the right side and pain is on the left side. This pain might be caused by an infection or any other pathology. So, I suggest you repeat an ultrasound of the pelvis if the pain is severe...  Read Full »

I feel pressure on my lower right abdomen. What could it be?

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 20-year-old female. I have had pressure or weight on my lower right abdomen for around a year. That side of my body hurts during every other period like it is alternating with my ovaries. There was no pain in the beginning but, more recently, my menstrual cramps have become wor...  Read Full »


Dr. Ashaq Hussain Parrey

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for writing in, and I understand your concern. Mild discomfort during menstruation is normal because you are shedding the inner layer of the uterus with blood. So, that is not an abnormality, and every female gets it. If your CT (computed tomography) is...  Read Full »

When to take a pregnancy test for accurate result?

Query: Hello doctor,My period cycle is usually 30 to 32 days. Today, I am on the 35th day and still have not got my periods. I took a home pregnancy test, and both were negative. Should I take a blood test? Will it be able to give me the right hCG count if I take it this week?  Read Full »


Dr. Vidya Muralidhar

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. There is no need to do a blood test now. Wait for a week. If you do not get your periods after a week, do a blood test. It could be a delayed ovulation causing delayed cycles. If pregnancy test was negative, you can get an ultrasound done to rule out causes like po...  Read Full »

I have endometriosis which is still growing. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor, I had a growth around my navel and underwent a biopsy, and the results said it was endometrial tissue. I was diagnosed with endometriosis, though I had no symptoms of it. I am 31 years old now and was diagnosed with endometriosis four years ago, but the area is still growing, and I fe...  Read Full »


Dr. Radhakrishnan Nair Bhaskaran

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read the query, and I can understand your concern. The endometriotic tissue around the navel may not affect your future pregnancy, but there can be associated endometriosis in and around your uterus, ovaries, and tubes. There can be chocolate cysts in the ovary ...  Read Full »

My girlfriend has intense period pains. Please help.

Query: Hi doctor, My girlfriend has severe period pains that are certainly endometriosis. Her recent scan showed endometrium was 16 mm thick. She has crippling pains, and she is completely immobile during her period and sometimes in between. It is getting worse month by month. She is infertile. It is painf...  Read Full »


Dr. Vidya Muralidhar

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I did go through the ultrasound report (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Although it reads normal, endometriosis is a laparoscopic or operative finding. The symptoms she has correlates with the condition. She may be helped with hormonal medicines. Ho...  Read Full »

I have endometriosis and a high WBC count. Kindly help.

Query: Hello doctor,For the past 10 years, my white blood count has been high. It has gradually just been rising more and more and in the last three years, it has been at its highest. Right now, my full white blood count is at around 20,000 WBC per microliter. My lymphocytes have been continuing to rise an...  Read Full »


Dr. Ayesha Khanum

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern and I will try to help you with it. There can be multiple causes for high WBC (white blood cell) count and one such cause can be endometriosis. However, we have to assess other possible causes. Since you are having constitutional sym...  Read Full »

How can I manage dry vagina and anxiety related to intercourse?

Query: Hello doctor, I have endometriosis and was under medication Endoreg 2 mg twice a day for 5 to 6 months. Since marriage, I have pain during intercourse, and anxiety related to that. I do breathing, and positive affirmation exercises to do it. Now, I want to plan a child, and the ovulation count is al...  Read Full »


Dr. Nidhi Jain

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Apply Lox 2 % jelly (Lidocaine) over penis of the male partner. It will provide lubrication for both of you, also will decrease the pain. It will not affect fertility. Use tablet Etirest (Etizolam) 0.5 mg at night (half an hour before intercourse). It will decrease anxi...  Read Full »

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