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Is it normal to find a 20 mm follicle on the fifth day of menstruation?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a female weighing 143 lbs and my height is 5'6". A 20 mm follicle was found on day five of menstruation, what does it mean? I had cramp since day four till day six. Last month 5.7 mm hemorrhagic cyst was found on left ovary during day three but this month it got disappeared and now 2... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read and understood your problem. Are your periods regular? Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) , prolactin, hemoglobin (Hb), total count (TC), differential count (DC) levels and cancer antigen (CA125) are all normal. Ultrasound of pelvis suggests follicular cy... Read Full »
The NT scan revealed possible gastroschisis. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am 12 weeks one day pregnant. I went in for my NT scan today and they said it has possible gastroschisis and I am honestly just so worried. I have a check up in the next two weeks but I am just curious to know if it could be normal that the intestines still are not inside the fetus? ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com Normally intestine is outside body of the fetus from 6 to 10 weeks of gestation is known as an intestinal hernia. Around 11 weeks it should be inside the body of the fetus. If you have been irregular periods there could be a discrepancy of dates between the scan and your ... Read Full »
Query: Hi doctor, I just got married and had a physical relationship two to three times with my partner after five days of her period. I forgot to use precautions during sex. So is there any chance of pregnancy, and if yes, what can I do to avoid this? Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I will just give you safe days. Ovulation day is determined based on the duration of periods. For a lady with 28 days cycle, ovulation will be on day 14, 14 days before periods. So if her cycle is regular with 30 days, ovulation is on day 16, and so on. The first day o... Read Full »
I am pregnant and my TSH value is 3.17. Is this normal?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 9 months pregnant. My TSH value is 3.17; the reference value is 0.30 - 5.5. The pregnancy refers range is 0.30 - 3.00. Is this normal? I am worried about my baby. Please help. Read Full »
Dr. Sanjay Kumar Bhattacharyya
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com.The ideal thyroid stimulating hormone - TSH level in pregnancy should be below 2.5 in the first trimester and below 3 in the second and third trimesters. This level is especially important for the first trimester as, at this period, any low thyroid level might cause fetal ... Read Full »
I am pregnant and my mole started to grow in size with a change in color. Is it melanoma?
Query: Hello doctor, I have raised mole on my right armpit. I have had it my entire life. Currently, I am pregnant I have six weeks left. I noticed less than a week ago after it started hurting. It not only completely changed the shape, but it grew twice in size and went from brown to a pinkish color with... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have noted your history and concerns. What you currently are experiencing is activity in the form of an increase in size, and inflammation of a nevus or mole. The reason for this is pregnancy. As you must be aware, there are hormonal changes in pregnancy, especiall... Read Full »
Does my baby have a higher risk of Down syndrome?
Query: Hi doctor, My wife had NT scan and double marker test at 12 weeks and 3 days of pregnancy. The report is as follows, CRL is 59.2 mm, NT is 1.45 mm, free beta-hCG is 84.84 mIU/mL, equivalent to 2.217 MoM and PAPP-A 0.712 IU/L equivalent to 0.282 MoM. Trisomy 21 is 1: 450 1:47 and trisomy 18 is 1: 531... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your question and understand the concerns. The report is showing a high risk for trisomy 21or Down's syndrome. This first-trimester screening is 95 % sensitive, hence, if the risk is positive, then the amniocentesis should be done to confirm the fetal karyotyp... Read Full »
I have a delayed period without any pregnancy symptoms. Why?
Query: Hello doctor,I am an 18-year-old female. I weigh about 130 lbs, and my height is 5’6". My concern is about the late period. I have no pregnancy symptoms, and I am sexually active. But I use protection and have not taken a test yet. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I fully understand your concern and will surely help you. A delayed period can be due to stress, polycystic ovaries, being overweight, pregnancy, extensive workout, breastfeeding, etc. In your case, breastfeeding and workout, we can rule out. If you are under stress, pl... Read Full »
NT scan shows placenta is fundo posterior lower edge reaching internal os. Can I travel?
Query: Hi doctor, Our 12 weeks NT scan indicates developing placenta is fundo posterior lower edge reaching internal OS. The doctor advised 30 days complete bed rest. I need your opinion on the same case and also doing an ultrasound scan after two weeks. This scan was done 10 days back and since then I am... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. At 12 weeks gestation with placenta fundo-posterior with lower edge reaching internal is a fairly acceptable finding for early pregnancy. It does not really call for bed rest if there has been no episode of any bleeding per vaginum. The safest distance of placenta is... Read Full »
Will I become pregnant if I have protected sex two days after my period?
Query: Hello doctor,I had protected intercourse only two days after my period ended. Then, I took an emergency contraceptive pill just to be sure. After five days, I experienced menstrual bleeding. Is this normal? Is there any chance I could be pregnant? Kindly help.Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. There is no probability of conception because after two days of periods, the egg was no longer available, you had used protection, you had an emergency tablet, and you were already bleeding. For women, ovulation norma... Read Full »
I have been diagnosed with subseptate uterus. Kindly explain.
Query: Hello doctor, I am 13 weeks pregnant. I have been diagnosed with subseptate uterus with the live fetus in the left horn. Baby is good, with heartbeat and growth. My doctor has advised me proper rest and some medicines. I want to know in detail about this subseptate uterus. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Let me start with a few basic facts and further clinical correlates and effects. Every lady has two uterine tubes, which fuse at birth, and over time, the wall between the two tubes disappear. Now the uterus is converted into a single cavity uterus. The upper ends of... Read Full »