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My periods are irregular. How can I regularize it?
Query: Hello doctor, How to regulate periods on time? How to manage my overweight? My height is 5 inches, weight is 150 lbs. Please help me on how to control my weight and periods problem. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It seems that you might have problems with PCOS. It is a complex problem commonly affecting young girls. Once your weight will be reduced to at least 11 lbs from the current level, your cycle will regularize itself. For weight reduction, first of all, you can try low... Read Full »
I have not got my periods after stopping regular birth control pills. What to do?
Query: Hi doctor, I was on birth control for about six years. I stopped it before four months. I have not had my period since then, and I was wondering if this is a cause for concern or a regular thing. Also, before taking pills, my periods were irregular. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I feel the culprit here is your weight. At this young age of 28 years, you BMI (body mass index) is in obesity range. Increase in body fat especially in the mid-segment of the body, around waist, thighs and breasts is not a healthy sign. This fat gets converted to est... Read Full »
Query: Hi doctor, On the third day and seventh days of my period, I had unprotected sex with my husband. Since yesterday, the tenth day of my period, I have been bleeding like my period. I am feeling weak and lazy, and my stomach is not normal. Please advise what is happening. Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Usually, for a young lady of your age, ovulation occurs around the 12 to 14th day of the period. The life of an egg is 24 hours, and that of the sperm is 72 hours. So there is no chance of an egg being available on Day 3 or 7, so if you are sure about the period's date,... 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 »
My vagina itches and hurts during my period. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, I am 11 years old. I am on my period. My vagina hurts and itches during the period. Why? Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. At the young age of 11, itching around the time period may be just a minor infection. Usual infections are respiratory infections or urinary infections. If you have any respiratory infection, suppose you cough into your hands later if you wash your genitals with the s... Read Full »
Why are my periods getting delayed this month?
Query: Hello doctor, My periods were supposed to start between these days. Perhaps I will get them today. However, the chances were most probably for yesterday and the days before. Unfortunately, I did not. I checked with the strip, and the home pregnancy test is negative. Please provide your opinion.Thank... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, I am here to help you with your health queries. I can understand your concern. May I ask about the length of the delay in your period? Could you please let me know if you are taking oral contraceptive pills or if you have used emergency contraceptives? These medications are known to alter th... Read Full »
I have been experiencing premenstrual cold and sore throat. Why?
Query: Hello doctor,I have been experiencing a sore throat and cold before every menstrual cycle for the past three months. Additionally, I am facing dehydration issues. Are these symptoms indicative of any disease? What is the recommended cure?Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understood your concern. It is not uncommon to experience a sore throat and cold symptoms before menstruation, as hormonal fluctuations during the menstrual cycle can weaken the immune system and make you more susceptible to infections. Some p... Read Full »
My period stopped two days ago, but now I am bleeding heavily. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, I am having large amounts of blood when I pee and poop. I have already had my period, but this two days started before. I am 17 years old. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. This abnormal bleeding is due to hormonal imbalance. Only at the age of 20 to 21 years, the hormonal levels are mature enough. The cyclical hormones between brain ovaries will take some time and you will have this problem ... Read Full »
I am a married woman experiencing delayed period. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 28-year-old married woman with regular menstrual cycles. I engaged in intercourse four times in the week leading up to my expected period. My period is now three days late, and a pregnancy test indicated a negative result for hCG. Am I pregnant or could there be other reasons f... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. Based on the information you provided, it is unlikely that you are pregnant. Here is why: Regular periods: You mentioned that you have regular periods. This means that your menstrual cycle is predictable and occurs aro... Read Full »
Can a nutrient-rich diet restore my menstrual cycle?
Query: Hello doctor,I used to walk nearly every day, exceeding 10,000 steps, resulting in significant weight loss and eventually becoming underweight. This led to a deficiency in essential nutrients, causing the loss of my menstrual period for the past three months. However, I have recently increased my fo... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. Your concern is the absence of menstrual periods for three months following significant weight loss. Being underweight (BMI- body mass index - less than 19.5) induces a state of hibernation in your body, causing a pause i... Read Full »