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My seminal fluid test result is 70 million/ml. Should I be concerned?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 32-year-old, and I did a test for seminal fluid for fertility, and the count was 70 million/ml. The doctor only gave me vitamins for three months. Would it improve my chances of having a baby, or do I need something more? Note that my wife's doctor suggested artificial insemination... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. You can have babies, but not by having that vitamin tablet. There is a good count, so the testis usually is producing sperm. Artificial insemination is the treatment if you are not able to have good sex. If you sow a weak seed, the plant will... Read Full »
I am 42 years old. Can I conceive naturally?
Query: Hello doctor,I am 42 years old and have eight children. The oldest is eight and the youngest is six years old. I always conceived within my first cycle, whenever I decided to have a baby. I am remarried and my current husband does not have any children and we are trying for a baby. Is there a chance... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. If you have had a pregnancy in the past, you have a chance to have babies again. But the main factor against you now is your age. The best time to have a baby is 19 to 35 years. When a baby is in the mother's womb in the fifth month of pre... Read Full »
Can excessive masturbation impact fertility?
Query: Hello doctor,I used to have a habit of excessive masturbation as a man, but now it has significantly reduced. However, I have concerns about whether frequent masturbation can affect my ability to reproduce. In the past, I also had a habit of smoking and drinking, but I have been working on reducing ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.While excessive masturbation may lead to temporary decreases in semen volume and sperm count, it is not known to have a long-term impact on fertility. However, smoking and excessive alcohol consumption can negatively affect male fertility. Smoking can damage sperm and re... Read Full »
Is my hypothyroidism linked to fertility issues and miscarriages?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 34 years old and trying to conceive. Is it too late for me to have kids at this age? I am dealing with a thyroid issue, specifically hypothyroidism. Over the past three cycles, my periods have been irregular. Once, they were delayed by more than 10 days, leading me to suspect preg... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. Hypothyroidism can lead to infertility and miscarriages, posing risks like cretinism (a condition resulting from untreated congenital hypothyroidism, posing risks to fetal development and potentially leading to misc... Read Full »
I am a 29-year-old female. Guide me on fertility awareness methods and preconception health.
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 29-year-old female. I am interested in learning about fertility awareness methods, including but not limited to the tracking of menstrual cycles, basal body temperature, cervical mucus changes, and ovulation prediction kits. I would appreciate guidance on how to effectively use ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com I read your query and understand your concern. Our menstrual cycle spans over 28 to 30 days in most females. The first part is the follicular phase, and in a 28 to 30-day cycle, there is ovulation after the follicular phase, followed by the luteal phase, followed by m... Read Full »
Will consuming six e-cigarettes and red wine impact my fertility?
Query: Hello doctor, I just quit smoking e-cigarettes one month ago. I have been experiencing shortness of breath and backache for the past month, but not severely. I have been attempting to quit smoking for some time. I have symptoms, but I am not sure if they are withdrawal-related, these include shortne... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understood your concern. Regarding your symptoms, it appears that you may be experiencing withdrawal symptoms. I suggest limiting the usage of e-cigarettes. In relation to your efforts to conceive, following the two-week wait for a fertility app... Read Full »
I am experiencing a low sex drive and poor erection. Why?
Query: Hello doctor,I am a 35-year-old male. I have been noticing some concerning changes in my body over the past few months and I suspect it might be related to hormonal changes. I have been experiencing decreased sex drive, poor erection, and fatigue. I am starting to worry about the impact on my overal... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. Low libido has reasons Infections – can be due to urine infection (can do urine complete and ultrasound of pelvis) to diagnose the cause. Diabetes, hypertension – make sure blood pressure and blood sugar are... Read Full »
Can the presence of cervical mucus indicate fertility?
Query: Hi doctor, I am trying to conceive. I have very less cervical mucus. Am I infertile? Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Consistency of cervical mucus is not a criterion for infertility. Read Full »
I want to conceive. How long will Femilon effects last?
Query: Hi doctor, I had been on Femilon for over a year now. I left taking Femilon in the last week of last month and now I wish to conceive. How much time would it take to be normal for getting pregnant? Is there any other set of medicines that I take in order to become fertile again? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Femilon is a low dose oral contraceptive pill and is fairly safe. It does not affect fertility. If you have left the pack in the last week of last month, then you should get a withdrawal bleed in the next 5-7 days. The next cycle which shall so start is likely to be f... Read Full »
Can masturbating after D and C hurt my healing?
Query: Hello doctor,I had D and C four days ago. On the day of D and C, I was so stressed out and masturbated after (twice without penetration). I got cramp in each orgasm but no bleeding. I had mild discomfort after. Did I hurt my healing? I have had minimal cramping and no bleeding since my D and C. The ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. How are you doing? Just relax, you are absolutely fine. Let me give you few facts. Just look up the image of the uterus. D and C is done on the interior of the uterus. The contents of the uterus and inner lining of the uterus are scrapped out. Your no bleeding, only... Read Full »