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I am pregnant and have a uterine fibroid. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am married for ten months. I had a miscarriage of 10 weeks baby. Now again, I expect five weeks of pregnancy. At my first miscarriage checkup, the doctor said that I have a fibroid of 1.2 inches within the uterus at the intramural side. Also, at that time, my TORCH test was positive.... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. There are two things, one is to have a pregnancy, and the second is the growth of the pregnancy. Both are different and require different approaches in the treatment point of view. As you said, there were T and R positive. If it was IgG (immunoglobulin G) positive, t... Read Full »
Does low hCG levels with brown spotting show intrauterine pregnancy?
Query: Hi doctor, My wife has brown spotting and mild abdominal pain since a few days. We did beta hCG test three times, and the results were 257 mlU/ml, 437 mlU/ml, and 657 mlU/ml respectively. Once in a while, she feels a sharp pain on the left side lower abdomen. So, we checked for ectopic pregnancy by ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) is very specific to pregnancy becausehCG level when more than 1500 mlU/ml will reveal a pregnancy in a scan. Now you must understand that beta hCG doubles in cases of intrauterine pregnancy once in two days.Since the hCG value is low... Read Full »
I am 34 weeks pregnant and have small bumps on the outer edge of my vagina. What could it be?
Query: Hello doctor, I have found small bumps on the outer edge of my vagina. They are itchy and sometimes burning. Once in a while they leak a little blood but mostly yellow discharge. Also I am 34 weeks pregnant and currently on some medicines for UTI. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have not seen your problem and nature of the bumps, but from the symptoms you mentioned I suspect that this could be HSV (herpes simplex virus), but I am not sure about it. As you are pregnant, I would suggest you contact your local doctor and have it assessed urge... Read Full »
Please explain the normal features of early pregnancy.
Query: Hello doctor, Two weeks ago I had 10 positive home urine pregnancy tests. I consulted with my obstetrician and they sent me for two blood tests 48 hours apart. The blood test showed my hCG level more than doubled within 48 hours which the obstetrician said was great. Well because I have irregular pe... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. In early pregnancy, by six weeks of gestation, the gestational sac is often not seen and only decidual reaction can be appreciated in the uterus, but as the hCG levels are doubling, there is definitely a viable ongoing pregnancy either inside or outside uterus, so a ... Read Full »
I am 34 th weeks pregnant. When should I stop my Clexane and Ecosprin?
Query: Hello doctor, Presently I am on my 34 th weeks of pregnancy. LMP was before eight months. I had an IUD of more than 37 weeks before two years. Present medications are Clexane 20, and Ecosprin 75 daily. As per my doctor's planning, I should go for C-section between 36 to 37 weeks. Now when I should ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I feel that it would be the best if you do not stop these medicines without the advice of your doctor who recommended these and made a plan for your pregnancy because self-treatment strategy will lead to no benefits. And both of these drugs are safe to use, so you do... 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 »
I missed my period, but the pregnancy test is negative. Why?
Query: Hello doctor,I missed my period last month, and I still have not gotten it this month. Today's pregnancy test came back negative. I usually have regular periods. Please help.Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. If you have a regular menstrual cycle and have missed your period for more than three weeks, or if you have taken pregnancy tests and they have all been negative, it is less likely that you are pregnant. Here are some suggestions: Wait a... Read Full »
Can I be pregnant after stopping Depo injection?
Query: Hello doctor,I am 17 years old and weigh 145 pounds. I have missed my period. I was on Depo for a year 11 years back and stopped taking it after a year. I did get one additional shot later on after one year, but I did not go back for another shot. Now I am wondering if I could be pregnant. Thank you... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. Depo-Provera injection (Medroxyprogesterone acetate) effects would have worn off by now. Usually, it lasts for three to four months. But I see the possibility of no ovulation in your case, likely due to your weight.... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, We had sex 15 days ago, and my girlfriend conceived. We both do not want pregnancy yet. She is disabled, has a bent spine, and would not be able to go through the pregnancy. We need advice for abortion medicine. Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. If you had unprotected intercourse, then you should have taken an emergency contraceptive pill within 72 hours, but it is more than 72 hours. Please mention her last menstrual cycle date so I can help you properly. I... Read Full »
What are the risks of getting an abortion at 5 weeks of pregnancy?
Query: Hello doctor,I am a 19-year-old girl. I have recently found out that I am five weeks pregnant. However, I am not ready for a baby yet, and I would like to medically terminate my pregnancy. May I know what are the risks of getting an abortion done at this stage of pregnancy? Is this going to affect m... Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I can understand your concern. The risks of getting an abortion depend on the type and timing of the procedure. Generally, abortion is a safe and common health intervention, but it may have some side effects or complications, such as:Bleeding, cramping, or pain.Infection... Read Full »