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I am a 55-year-old woman currently going through menopause. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 55-year-old woman currently going through menopause, and I have noticed that my mood tends to dip significantly during the winter months. I have read about seasonal affective disorder and wonder if it could be contributing to my feelings of depression. Could you provide insights in... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I understand your concern about your winter mood dips and the possibility of seasonal affective disorder (SAD) interacting with your menopausal changes. It is quite common for women in menopause to experience fluctuations in mood, and wint... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor,My mother is 56 years old. She is not getting her regular menstrual cycle for the past six months. Is this normal for her age? What signs does she have to look out for during this time? She is feeling very tired and has put on some weight too. Are all these due to the sudden absence of ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your case and I understand your concern. It is normal to get such symptoms at premenopausal age. Signs that could be seen during this time include irregular periods, hot flashes, and mood swings. I would suggest your mother do tests including USG... Read Full »
I am approaching menopause and having vaginal dryness. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am approaching menopause, and along with it, I am experiencing vaginal dryness. Can you provide personalized guidance on managing vaginal dryness during this life stage, considering any hormonal changes and potential treatments that align with my overall women's health and wellness ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. I can provide some general guidance on managing vaginal dryness during menopause. Vaginal dryness is a common symptom of menopause, caused by decreased estrogen levels. Estrogen helps maintain the elasticity and moisture of the vaginal wa... Read Full »
I have been experiencing frequent hot flashes. Why?
Query: Hi doctor,I am a woman of 59. I have been experiencing frequent and bothersome hot flashes, and my symptoms have led me to discuss potential solutions with you. Fezolinetant was suggested as a possible option, and I am interested in learning more about its benefits and risks. I would like to underst... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, We welcome you to icliniq family. I appreciate the confidence you place in me for your healthcare consultation. Actually, hot flashes are very common after menopause. Most women experience hot flashes due to decreased hormone levels in their ovaries. To prevent that, medicine is given. In your... Read Full »
I am diagnosed with breast cancer. How should I use Anastrozole?
Query: Hello doctor, I'm a 40-year-old woman recently diagnosed with breast cancer. I cannot provide reports now due to my condition, but I urgently need information on Anastrozole. My doctor mentioned it, and I would like guidance on how it works for breast cancer during menopause. Are there any precautio... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query. I understand your concern about Anastrozole. This medication operates as a hormone treatment, specifically aiming to reduce estrogen levels within the body. It is primarily prescribed for women who have undergone menopause and are contending with... Read Full »
I have recurring UTI infections. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I am in menopause and have had bad issues with my hormones and my bladder. I am 51 years old. Is this something you can help? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, definitely, I can help you. Kindly elaborate and let me know your problems. Read Full »
What are the effects of long-term Norethisterone use?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 57 year old female, and I have been taking Norethisterone for years. When I stop taking the tablet, my period comes, and I immediately start taking the pills again. I take them because I am terrified of bleeding. My doctors say that I have to come off them, and I am terrified of wh... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I really do not see any reason for you to worry. I feel you are taking those pills unnecessarily. By 50 to 54 years, all ladies enter their menopause. This is a time when all follicles in the ovaries are exhausted and the hormone supply to the inner lining of the uterus ... Read Full »
I have low AMH levels. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, Last month on day 2, my TSH level was 4,9304 uIU/mL, free T4 was 102 ng/dL, and prolactin was 30.63 ng/mL. My last six months' menstrual cycle lengths were 34 days, 28 days, 28 days, 28 days, 36 days, and 19 days respectively. My cycle statistics are as follows. The average cycle length i... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You are suffering from hyperprolactinemia and borderline subclinical hypothyroidism. Both of these can cause a delay in ovulation and hence irregularity in cycles. Ideally, menses between 23 to 35 days are considered normal as per the definition. In your case, the co... Read Full »
Kindly recommend a drug to stop ovulation and menstruation permanently.
Query: Hello doctor, I want to stop having menstrual period. I am 38 and widowed. I go through pains in both period and ovulation. Kindly recommend a drug that can stop ovulation and menstruation permanently. Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. For stopping menses, few medical options are there but you have to be on hormones continuously and it could have some long-term side effects as well. But, if you go for a surgical option, it would be permanent with no side effects. You can have continuous Progesteron... Read Full »
Which medicine can delay periods without side effects?
Query: Hi doctor,I am getting married in a couple of days, and I fear I might get my period on or around the ceremony days. Hence wanted your advice and help on what medicines to consume to delay them and when I should start them. Also, I wanted to understand if there are any side effects to taking these. ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I thoroughly read your query and understand your concern. Congratulations on your wedding. It is possible to delay your menstrual cycle by taking hormonal contraceptives. There are several options available, including birth control pills, a contraceptive patch, or a ho... Read Full »