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I am pregnant along with IUD and scan shows increased risk of Down's syndrome. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I am 16 weeks and 6 days pregnant with a copper IUD still in the womb. I have done a quad test at 15 weeks and 6 days which came back with a high risk of down syndrome (1 in 5). Results were: AFP 33 kU/L (1.17 mom). Inhibin-A 430 pg/mL (1.99 mom). HcG 157 ku/L (5.40 mom). UE3UPD 0.8 ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your age, your history of being non-smoker and the absence of diabetes puts you in the low-risk category for Down's syndrome (unless you have a family history), but the results of ur quadruple test point to a high risk of Down syndrome. This is only a screening test... Read Full »
What can be the reason for cramps during pregnancy?
Query: Hi doctor, I received a couple of faint positive pregnancy tests two weeks ago. Then, I went to my primary physician for another urine test, which came out as negative. Later, I felt some cramping on and off all day on my left side. The cramps were similar to premenstrual cramps along with sore nipp... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your instincts are very correct. It could be an ectopic pregnancy or an intrauterine pregnancy. But, it is very important that you differentiate them. Get a serum beta hCG report done that is the human chorionic gonadotropin test is a blood test to detect the amount o... Read Full »
My wife is pregnant. Is the pregnancy test kit accurate?
Query: Hello doctor, My wife underwent intrauterine insemination (IUI) followed by two Decapeptyl 0.1 mg (Triptorelin) injections four days later. She checked the pregnancy after ten and fifteen days via the pregnancy test kit, and both times it came positive. So is the result correct or false positive due... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I think you have done a urine pregnancy test. However, as you have tried intrauterine insemination (IUI), having an exact and clear pregnancy status is better. Better to have a serum beta-hCG (blood pregnancy test). You can repeat the beta-hCG test after 48 hours for... Read Full »
Is it normal to have mild cramps throughout the day during pregnancy?
Query: Hi doctor, I am pregnant and I had my last menstrual period before two months. Before a week, I had an hCG of 2961 mIU/mL. I took an hCG test two days back and it was 13862 mIU/mL. I have mild cramps throughout the day and it worries me a lot. I am not able to get an appointment with my gynecologist... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your hCG (human chorionic gonadotropin) shows an increasing trend and it is absolutely normal. Mild cramps occur as a part of normal pregnancy in many women and it is similar to period cramps. They last up to 16 weeks. It usually occurs due to the expansion of the uteru... Read Full »
Does my hCG level indicate failing intrauterine or ectopic pregnancy?
Query: Hello doctor, I am pregnant about five weeks. However, my Hb is 13.2 but beta hCG is 106.2 and after 48 hours it was 108.4. Is it failing intrauterine or ectopic? Or what should I do now? Currently, I am not taking any medicine. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You should get a serial beta hCG levels done after 48 hours each again and also an ultrasound pelvis to check if fetal pole has arrived. The rise in beta hCG levels is less than 63 % of course and indicates a possible chemical pregnancy. Do not be in a hurry to abort... Read Full »
Does my hCG value of 54.50 mIU/mL indicate pregnancy?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 26 year old female. My LMP was on the 8th of last month. I missed my period this month. I have done a home pregnancy test on the 10th of this month, and I have seen a faint line which was confusing. So, I took a beta hCG blood test and got the result as 54.50 mlU/mL. Could you plea... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your question and understood your concern. I have reviewed the reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity). The pregnancy is definitely there. However, I will suggest you get a repeat beta hCG (human chorionic gonadotropin) test after 48... Read Full »
Can you use an MTP kit if your last period was 43 days back?
Query: Hi doctor, My last period came before 43 days. When can I use MTP kit? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. First, you have to check urine for pregnancy. The pregnancy test will be positive from the next day after the missed periods. So, you should get two lines if pregnant, now. Once confirmed, have a scan to confirm the location of pregnancy. MTP (medical termination of preg... Read Full »
What supplements should my pregnant wife take?
Query: Hi doctor, My wife is pregnant. Her home pregnancy test kit showed the result as positive. Her last LMP was 7th of last month. What all supplements should she take now? Her age is 24. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. My hearty congratulations to you and your wife. Your wife needs to get an ultrasound early pregnancy done preferably at 6 weeks (in your case by the 18th of this month) for localization of pregnancy and presence of cardiac activity. She also needs to get routine inve... Read Full »
Can I be pregnant with septate uterus?
Query: Hi doctor, I recently visited a gynecologist as I missed period. I visited for the confirmation of pregnancy. She tested my urine sample and confirmed that I am seven weeks pregnant. She prescribed some medicine and asked for my symptoms. I said there are no symptoms like nausea and I only bared sh... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The report shows (attachment removed to protect patient identity), ? septate uterus, but no intrauterine pregnancy as per written reports. Please share your ultrasound pictures for review of septate uterus. As far as pregnancy is concerned, get a serum beta hCG (huma... Read Full »
What are the precautions needed in pregnant women with Factor V Leiden?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 23-year old female, and I am unable to ovulate and conceive. I have irregular periods, hormonal imbalance, and I am hard to keep weight under control. I am currently having spotting once or twice a week. I am trying to conceive for one and a half years now. Menstruation started at... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I am keeping in view that you are a diagnosed case of PCOD (polycystic ovarian disorder), hypothyroidism, Factor V Leiden mutation (genetic mutation that causes abnormal clotting), and ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder). PCOD needs to be addressed first... Read Full »