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Can I take Sertraline for my premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD)?
Query: Hi doctor, Can I take Sertraline for my PMDD? What is the dosage? I do not have any other issues apart from this. However, it is causing me extreme anger and depression, and my personal and professional life is getting affected. I am just 33 yrs old, and I fear I will live like this until menopaus... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) is an extreme form of premenstrual syndrome in which there are psychological as well as physical symptoms like weight gain, bloating, breast tenderness, mood swings, etc., can happen. In your case, I suggest you do yoga and medi... Read Full »
How to come out of my depressed state?
Query: Hello doctor,I think I might be depressed but I am told it is just my hormones or because of my menstrual cycle. I am tired all the time and I am constantly bored. I do not find enjoyment in anything anymore. I am always so negative too, I cannot think positive. I do not feel intensely sad but I jus... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. If the symptoms are present only at the time of menstrual cycle (a week before or after) then its probably PMDD (premenstrual dysphoric disorder). If it is unrelated to menses then do a self-rating test of depression like Zung's self-rating depression scale which you c... Read Full »
There is increase in breast size after sexual intercourse. Does it mean pregnancy?
Query: Hello doctor, I had protected sex with my fiancee a month back. She had her periods till three days before the intercourse. We used protection but I still want to rule out any chance of her getting pregnant as I may have left a drop of semen inside her but chances are less. She complained about a l... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. She is unlikely to be pregnant as she was in her safe period, day 7 of her cycle when ovulation has still not occurred, so no chances of pregnancy even if there would have been an ejaculation. You may conclusively rule out pregnancy as on date with a serum beta hCG t... Read Full »