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How to lose weight with PCOD and hypothyroidism?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 21 years old, and I am 160 cm in height. I have PCOD and hypothyroid condition, which was diagnosed last year. I was 85 kg last year, and then due to some lifestyle modification and regular walk and exercise, I lost approximately 15 kg in six months. Now I am 71.8 kg. I have trie... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand that you are in a difficult position. You say you are hypothyroid. Do you take any medicines for the same? Hypothyroidism can be one of the major factors which are causing you the inability to lose weight. It is a very easily treatable condition a... Read Full »
My daughter has cysts in both left and right ovaries. Kindly help.
Query: Hello doctor, My daughter is 16 years old. She has irregular periods. Sometimes, the cycle lasts 15 to 20 days, while on some months, it lasts 40 days. Her doctor advised an ultrasound scan. She was diagnosed with cysts on the right and left ovaries. Her cervix size is 7.5. She was asked to take est... Read Full »
Dr. Dattaprasad Balasaheb Inamdar
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Initial periods around puberty can be irregular. If the diagnosis of PCOS (polycystic ovaries syndrome) is correct, she may require medicines to make her periods regular. PCOS girls are at a risk of obesity, diabetes, hypertension and endometrial hyperplasia. Many of... Read Full »
I am 15 years old and having problem in losing weight. Kindly help.
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 15-year-old female. I am 5'2 inches tall, and I weigh about 150 pounds. I have been having problems losing weight. When I was 13, I was thick but not fat or slim, and then from 14 years to now, I just bloated up. I guess I ate too many sweets or bad foods, but I need advice on a d... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. At this age of 15 years, it is very normal for teenagers to be worried about their body shapes and weight. Reading your history, I would like to alarm you about certain health conditions responsible for your sudden weight gain. 1. In case you eat a lot without w... Read Full »
How do I manage irregular periods with PCOD?
Query: Hi doctor, I am 32 years old. My height is 5'7" and weighs about 242.5 lbs. I am having irregular periods from a long time. PCOD was detected and prescribed Ginette 35 and M2 tone (as I remember). I took for two months and my weight was increased by 22 lbs and so I stopped. No medicines at present. ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The main issue for you is your weight. Once you lose weight, the medicines will act better. Kindly do join a gym and reduce your weight and bring BMI to at least 25. You must lose weight in a healthy way and not only by dieting. Avoid junk food and follow a healthy life... Read Full »
My partner rubbed his penis on my vagina. Could I get pregnant?
Query: Hi doctor, My partner rubbed his penis on my vagina, and we were not sure whether there was a precum. I was scared and had unwanted 72 tablets within 50 hours. I had my periods for a few days later for four days. Two weeks after my periods, there was bleeding again for two days. I had no periods af... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for writing, and I understand your concern. There are no chances of pregnancy because you have taken the pills, and secondly, you have periods after that. It means there is no pregnancy at all; once bleeding occurs, then pregnancy can not be there. The perio... Read Full »
I want to know if pregnancy is possible. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor,I have to ask about my risk of pregnancy from precum. My husband just let his penis inside me three to four times without a condom, and he did not have an orgasm. Could I be pregnant? This happened around two months back. I got my period five days after the event, which was my regular d... Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I understand your concern. Pre-ejaculate or precum usually does not contain sperm, so the chances of pregnancy are very low. Moreover, you seem to have got your periods twice after unprotected intercourse. So, it is unlikely that you may be pregnant. But still, for your ... Read Full »
Why am I experiencing irregular periods for the last two months?
Query: Hello doctor, I have been experiencing irregular periods for the last two months. I have also taken the medicine containing Norethisterone but have not gotten my periods. I have a history of medical conditions, including PCOD, although my periods were not delayed earlier. Please help me. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, I appreciate that you have chosen icliniq.com for your medical needs. I am here to give you the best care possible. Irregular periods or menstrual cycles that occur less frequently than usual or vary in length, can be caused by a variety of factors. Some possible causes include: Hormonal... Read Full »
I am experiencing acne and irregular periods. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor,I am a 53-year-old female experiencing PCOD (polycystic ovarian disease) symptoms such as acne and irregular periods. I am currently on Norethisterone medication prescribed by a general doctor. Please help. Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I have read your query, and I can understand your concern.PCOD (polycystic ovarian disease) can be quite challenging as it has an impact on physical appearance, which is understandably a cause for concern. The management of PCOD depends on your specific goals. You may ne... Read Full »
When can I have intercourse after taking hCG injection?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a patient of PCOD. I had my last periods before nine days. I took tablet Letrozole 2.5 mg from the second day of my periods and continued for five days. My USG findings of today as after ten days is right ovary follicle is 23.4 mm, and ET is 6.7. I will be able to meet my husband ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. As the follicular size has already crossed 22 mm, there are high chances that you would ovulate in the next 24 hours naturally. However, by rule hCG dose is offered when the largest follicular size has crossed 20 mm, so you should be taking it today. After the inject... Read Full »
I have PCOD and had a missed abortion. Can I conceive?
Query: Hi doctor, I had a missed abortion one year back and we have been trying for about eight months for the next pregnancy. My period lags regularly for three to four weeks after the abortion. An ultrasound scan showed typical PCOD on both ovaries with 0.35 inches follicles and have 0.19 inches endometr... Read Full »
Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You have been prescribed Metformin drug for your case which is prescribed in case of PCOD to decrease glucose level and to regularize the period. If needed, a hormonal pill also can be prescribed. Clomiphene citrate helps in inducing ovulation. So, continue taking t... Read Full »