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My periods are irregular and not conceiving. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I have had a history of irregular periods and now I am failing to get pregnant. To highlight about my past, I started having my periods from the age of 14 and had irregular periods always. Sometimes, I had heavy flow for 7 to 8 days and sometimes it was scanty for only 2 days. I was put o... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You are a clear cut case of PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome). If you are not intending to get pregnant soon, then you should be started on monthly pills of Krimson 35 or Ginette 35 with Cyproterone acetate from day 3 of your cycle for at least three to six months ... Read Full »
What causes irregular periods?
Query: Hello doctor, I have been having issues with on and off periods for nearly four years now. When my periods started, they were normal, neither heavy nor light, and nothing unusual. But, I started missing my cycle for about six months, and then I would come back completely normal. My last episode of m... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The menstrual pattern you quote sounds like PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome). It is a hormonal imbalance characterized by menstrual abnormalities. I suggest doing the following tests on day two of periods to diagnose and classify the type of PCOS. The timing is cru... Read Full »
Why am I feeling nauseous despite a negative pregnancy test?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 27 year old female, who started taking birth control pills eight months back, but I only took it for a week and stopped taking them. In that same week, I had unprotected sex with my fiance, and I had my periods the next day. The next month I got my periods two weeks earlier, and I ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I see two problems in your history. Let me tell you the reason and solution. Birth control pills come in a pack of 21 or 21 active plus seven dummy pills, or the single dose of an emergency contraceptive pill. Whichever you take, will suppress... Read Full »
I missed my periods and noticed a brown discharge. Why?
Query: Hello doctor,I engaged in protected sex with my partner. My usual period date is the 17th of the month, but it was delayed. Additionally, I have not been eating well, and I am dealing with thyroid issues. The stress and depression from family problems have been causing sleepless nights with tears. I... Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I have read your query, and I can understand your concern.The brown discharge you experienced around the 45th day after your missed period could be due to the shedding of the uterine lining that occurs during menstruation. It is sometimes called "spotting" and can occur ... Read Full »
I am suffering from severe PCOS. Kindly help.
Query: Hello doctor,I have been suffering from severe PCOS, without birth control pills, and I do not get my periods. I have been to all different gynecologists, doctors working with functional medicine, and even an acupuncturist but unfortunately, nothing helped. I hope you can help me get better and norm... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Metformin is a medication for polycystic ovarian syndrome, it will not make you gain weight. I firmly insist that you begin taking this medication today. Once your polycystic ovarian syndrome is treated and under control, it will somewha... Read Full »
Why did I not get my periods with negative pregnancy test?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 21 year old married woman. I did not get my periods for the past three months. I took a pregnancy test and it came as negative. I have hypothyroidism. I am overweight 209 lbs and my height is 5'2". I also have PCOS. I am trying to conceive. Please suggest me some advice. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The solution to your problem is to control your weight and thyroid status. This will not only make your cycles regular, but will also help in correcting PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome). Your BMI (body mass index) is 35.3, which falls in the category of morbid obesit... Read Full »
I have adenomyosis and polycystic ovaries. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I have irregular periods with very heavy bleeding, clots, cramps, stabbing pains in my pelvic area with no pattern connecting to bleeding. Some days, I am so fatigue and cannot function. This started five years ago. I had constant bleeding following coil insertion. Then it was removed and... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The problem which you are facing is most likely due to the adenomyosis and polycystic ovaries. As you have not mentioned your age and the number of kids, it is really difficult to tell you the exact management. Because, management is totally age related and number of ki... Read Full »
With high prolactin levels, is pregnancy possible?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 31-year-old female. I have PCOS, high prolactin level, my TSH is 4.26 for which I am taking medicine and for prolactin and my AMH is 17. I got pregnant with twins when I was taking 100 mg of Clomid but there was no heartbeat by week 10. I had a few miscarriages two years ago a... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I do not see any reason for you to worry or panic. I feel you will not only conceive but also have a healthy baby soon. Let me explain it why I feel so one by one. Nowadays, ladies think of having a baby after the age of 30s. Of course, the age above 35 years is co... Read Full »
Why do I struggle much to lose weight?
Query: Hi doctor, I could not lose weight no matter what I do. I have acne on my chin and cheeks, increased facial hair and my hips, thighs and stomach will not lean out both with exercise and diet. I was told to take Nature-Thyroid for low T3, but felt like my throat swollen up when I take it. It would ma... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Firstly, I want to assure you to take a deep breath and remain calm. To better understand your situation, could you please provide some important details? Have you been diagnosed with PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome), as it could be a factor contributing to hormonal... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 20-year-old female and have had irregular periods since I was 15. But they have been regular for the past year. I have done an ultrasound for PCOS multiple times on the recommendation of my doctor but found no signs of PCOS. I had my last period two months ago. I had protected ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to Icliniq.com. I understand your concern. At times, pregnancy kits can show false results. However, according to your dates, there is very less possibility of pregnancy. I suggest you repeat the urine pregnancy test with a morning sample. If it is negative, you can induce your peri... Read Full »