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Pregnancy Test

The test that detects pregnancy markers in a woman's blood or urine is called pregnancy test. Pregnancy tests include home pregnancy test, urine and blood pregnancy test, and ultrasound scan.

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Why does the pregnancy test show positive results after eight days of taking abortion pills?

Query: Hello doctor, I took abortion pills to terminate my pregnancy at four weeks of pregnancy. I took three pills out of five. And I started bleeding. It has been eight days, and I am still bleeding. I did my pregnancy test two days ago, and the pregnancy card shows that I am still pregnant. What is the ...  Read Full »


Dr. Poonguzhali Liston

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. A pregnancy test can remain positive for up to 14 days even after a complete abortion. Hence pregnancy test is not a clear indicator to show if the abortion is complete. The bleeding after the abortion pill will be heavy for 48 to 72 ho...  Read Full »

I experience spotting despite a negative pregnancy test. Why?

Query: Hello doctor, I have been experiencing on-and-off spotting for one month, which coincided with my fertile period. I was sexually active. Initially, it was light pink spotting for just one day. Later on, I noticed a pink discharge with brown and a bit of tiny blood. The spotting stopped, but two week...  Read Full »


Dr. Vandana Andrews

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and can understand your concern. Spotting, or light vaginal bleeding, is a common symptom between menstrual cycles. It is unlikely to be pregnant, but I suggest a urine pregnancy test and a blood test (human chorionic gonadotropin). Here are ...  Read Full »

I have not got my periods even six months after delivery. Why?

Query: Hi doctor,I am a mother of 6 months baby. I got my period a few months back. My baby is on combined feeding. I breastfeed two times at night and three times in a day. Is it fine to not get periods for so long? I did pregnancy tests, and it is negative. Please advise.  Read Full »


Dr. Vandana Andrews

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. It is not uncommon for women to experience irregular periods after giving birth, especially in the first few months postpartum. Breastfeeding can also delay the return of menstruation, as the hormone prolactin (necessary for breast milk pr...  Read Full »

Why is my period delayed despite a negative pregnancy test?

Query: Hi doctor,I am concerned about my periods as I have not got my periods for the last three months. My last period was nearly three months back in February and I also got sexually active with complete protection during that month after my periods got over. I have tested with the pregnancy kits at leas...  Read Full »


Dr. Sanap Sneha Umrao

Answer: Hello, We welcome you to icliniq family. I appreciate the confidence you place in me for your healthcare consultation. I have gone through the reports you have provided (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity), and the ultrasound report is showing you have PCOS (polycystic ovary syn...  Read Full »

I took pills after non-penetrative sex. Can I get pregnant?

Query: Hello doctor, I am 28 years old. Last night my fiance and I got intimate. While doing so, he rubbed his penis all over my genital area. I am not sure if there was any penetration. A few hours after the closeness, I took an Unwanted-72. My last menstrual period was before three days. Could you pleas...  Read Full »


Dr. Neha Rathod

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. As you have taken an emergency pill within 72 hours of intercourse, there is no chance of pregnancy. So relax and do not worry about it. Take care.  Read Full »

My fiance's period is late after protected sex. Is she pregnant?

Query: Hello doctor, I had sex with my fiancee 10 days ago. I used a condom and checked the leakage or damage after ejaculation. There was no damage involved. But, she is having yellow vaginal discharge and is three days late on her period. What may be the reason? Could it be pregnancy?Thank you.  Read Full »


Dr. Prabha Ranjan

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your history and understand your concern. Pregnancy may be a chance. So, just take a pregnancy test with home urinary pregnancy kit available in the market. You can do with any urine sample or with early morning sample. Do a test as early as possibl...  Read Full »

Can I become pregnant even I miss one pill?

Query: Hi doctor, I am a 29 year old female, and I have started taking Femilon from last month, from the fourth day of my period. I forgot to take the 18th-day pill at night, but I took it the next day early morning as soon as I remembered. At that time, I did not have sex with my husband. After this on th...  Read Full »


Dr. Sanjay Kumar Bhattacharyya

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You are unduly worried. A single pill miss is so common, and you have managed it effectively. Wait for your periods for next two days and if not, do not bother, start a new pack.   Read Full »

What do my dual test reports mean?

Query: Hi doctor, I just did a dual test. I am worried right now, please help. The report is as follows: Gestational age is 12 weeks and six days, crown-rump length 64.8 mm, nuchal translucency MoM 1.7 mm, nasal bone is seen, free beta-hCG 60.47 mIU/mL, PAPP-A 6020 mIU/mL. Method: ECLIA (fully automated el...  Read Full »


Dr. Sree Gouri. S. R

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. According to your test results (attachment removed to protect patient identity), negative factors are: PAPP-A (Pregnancy-associated plasma protein A) levels are elevated. Beta HCG (Human chorionic gonadotropin) levels are low. Positi...  Read Full »

My fiancee had bleeding after taking an emergency pill. Why?

Query: Hello doctor,My fiancee and I had sex on the 16th. After two hours, she took an I-pill for the first time. She is not on any birth control pills, and she said she got her period on the 25th. I am scared, whether it is periods or anything regarding pregnancy because she has a problem with irregular p...  Read Full »


Dr. Prabha Ranjan

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. As her period was irregular and the last one was two months ago, it is a bit difficult to predict the chances of pregnancy quite surely. However, I-pill is a very effective medicine for preventing pregnancy. So, considering her irregular period and bleeding, do a pre...  Read Full »

I feel heaviness in my pelvic area. Am I pregnant?

Query: Hello doctor, I am trying to have baby. Actually, we started trying just last month. I think we timed it well during and before ovulation. I started feeling to have cramps after having sex. I never feel cramps at the time of ovulation. So, it was unusual. It used to increase when I stand for long. I...  Read Full »


Dr. Megha Tuli

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Usually, it takes more time to have these symptoms. Though you are right that these signs and symptoms are consistent with symptoms of early pregnancy, but it is unlikely to experience them so soon if you were actually pregnant. But do not lose hope, there are always ex...  Read Full »

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