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I had unprotected sex this morning. Would my partner need a contraceptive?
Query: Hello doctor, I had unprotected intercourse this morning. But, I am not sure whether I had ejaculated inside. Should my partner take a contraceptive? She is having PCOD. Kindly advice. Read Full »
Dr. Radhakrishnan Nair Bhaskaran
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. If she is in her ovulation period then better to take an emergency contraceptive pill. Ovulation occurs 14 days prior to the expected menses. Imagine her periods is of 28 days then unsafe days are from 11th day of menses to 20th day. Ovulation is unpredictable as the cyc... Read Full »
Would an endometrium of 7.6 mm thickness cause any problems in a future pregnancy?
Query: Hello doctor, Kindly review the attached scan report of my pelvis and let me know if there is anything abnormal. This scan was done today, because I had a miscarriage nine months ago and the scan after miscarriage said that 13 mm of residue is being seen. The doctor confirmed that I need not worry a... Read Full »
Dr. Sanjay Kumar Bhattacharyya
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. From your query I understood that you have a previous history of miscarriage and a follow up scan showed a 13 mm endometrium thickness. A 13 mm endometrium thickness is borderline, which means you may or may not have required a surgical evacuation at that time. Also, en... Read Full »
Can I get pregnant even after I-pill if I had unprotected sex?
Query: Hi doctor, I had unprotected sex yesterday and he pulled out of me. When we finished, I looked at my period tracker app and noticed that my period should come in four days and that I was ovulating. I took the morning-after pill immediately afterward. Will the pill work? What are the chances of me ge... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. If you have taken the pill before 72 hours have passed after the act, you are safe. Please do not worry. You are not pregnant. Also now, your periods will postpone by up to 10 days for two cycles. Thank you. For more information consult an internal medicine physic... Read Full »
I am worried about my husband's sperm count. Kindly help.
Query: Hi doctor,I am 28 years and 11 months old, and my husband is 29 years and 11 months old. We got married six years ago and started trying to conceive five years ago. I have had blood work, urine tests, and a transvaginal ultrasound (TVS) done. All my reports are good, except my ultrasound shows a sma... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq, and thank you for choosing us as your provider for health care. I have gone through your history and understand your concerns. Take healthy precautions and try to be consistent. Less than 15 million per ml and less than 39 million per ejaculate are considered abnormal. Con... Read Full »
Up to how many weeks into pregnancy is abortion possible?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 25 year old unmarried girl. I am curious to know about the various options for abortions (medical and surgical) and up to how many days they can be done. I tried to look online but, I got several different answers. So, I thought of asking a doctor about it. Also, I want to know ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The medical or chemical termination of pregnancy is safe and effective until 10 weeks. If it is beyond 12 weeks, surgical procedures may be required. If you take an emergency contraceptive pill within 72 hours of intercourse, there is no chance of a pregnancy. They ... Read Full »
Can I conceive after a follicular rupture?
Query: Hello doctor, I had a positive urine ovulation predictor kit test before four days. I visited the clinic for a follicular scan on that day, and I believe there was a rupture of the follicle. I want to know if I have fertile days left after follicle ruptures or there is no chance? We did not have in... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Follicle rupture is the right time for planned intercourse. So please go ahead and plan for pregnancy. However, if you have a doubt, then get back to me. Take care Read Full »
When is the optimal time to attempt conception?
Query: Hello doctor,I am 25 and my husband is 31. We got married eight months ago. We are trying for a baby. I have pain during intercourse. Can you suggest the best time for trying? I am not getting aroused. Can you suggest how I can? What types of food do we have to eat in order to conceive? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You can have any type of food. It has been only eight months. So, first of all, do not take so much stress that you have to conceive. Intercourse is painful because you do not enjoy the moment. Your mind remains preoccupied with pregnancy planning. Spend some time in... Read Full »
Can an increasing embryo line suggest pregnancy?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 34-year-old lady. Trying to conceive. I had a follicular study. On ninth day, my right ovary size was 7 mm and left was not developed and on 11th day scan, it is showing the same values. But my embryo line has increased from 5.2 to 5.9. What does it mean? Am I pregnant or not? Plea... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Since the size of endometrial thickness has increased and the size of the ovary follicle has increased, there are chances of pregnancy. Try during your fertile period which is between 12 to 24 days of your periods. Get started with Folic acid supplements. However, if yo... Read Full »
I bled after taking an I-pill. Is there pregnancy risk?
Query: Hi doctor, I had unprotected sex and took I-pill the next morning within 10 hours. After three days, I bled and it lasted for three days. Also, I had my periods the next month, which lasted for seven days. I am a bit worried whether there is still any chance to get pregnant. Please let me know. Than... Read Full »
Dr. Geetha Priyadarsini Kamminana
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Based on the information provided, the chance of pregnancy after two consecutive menstrual cycles is negligible and highly unlikely. Based on my professional knowledge, I can assure you that you are not pregnant. If you have a regular menstrual cycle lasting between 2... Read Full »
How soon can I plan for a baby after an early miscarriage?
Query: Hello doctor, I had an early miscarriage at five weeks of pregnancy. I would like to know my ovulation days and if I am physically fit now. I wish to get a baby soon after this. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The ovulation day is determined based your periods duration. For a lady with 28 days cycle, ovulation will be on day 14, that is 14 days before periods. So if your cycle is regularly 30 days, ovulation is on Day 15, and so on. The first day of bleeding being day-1 of... Read Full »