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Can pelvic pains with migraines or back pain be a sign of ovulating?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 42 year old female, and I was diagnosed with POF, a year after I had my first child. I took HRT for about two years, and I gave up all hopes of conceiving. However, from the past 6 to 7 months, I am having pelvic pains with migraines and back pains for 3 to 4 days. Sometimes, it la... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. If you have cyclical pain, then the chances are that you are ovulating, but then you would have menstruation. The most likely possibility is of ovarian cyst or chocolate cyst. You should get an ultrasound examination of the pelvis, to exclude ovarian cysts. Read Full »
I get a musty vaginal smell even after having shower. Why?
Query: Hello doctor,I am in the eighth grade I take a shower every day I rinse with apple cider vinegar once a week, but whenever I start moving around a lot, this musty smell starts coming from down there I am also a majorette the smell is not so bad the whole room can smell it. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Probably you got an infection in your vagina because of using of vinegar. It might have resulted in removing healthy bugs from there which usually fight against infection and germs. So I would suggest you to stop using vinegar at first place and then take tablet Metr... Read Full »
I am experiencing white discharge intermittently. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 23 year old female. I have been experiencing white discharge per vaginum since the past 10 to 15 days. It started before my periods but was fine during that time but even after my periods continued, it is still there. It is slightly thick, not foul smelling, there is no itching ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your history and understand your concerns. Vaginal discharge could be due to fungal or bacterial infection. Please follow the instructions below: Keep the area dry and clean. You should take antifungal and antibacterial treatment. Take he... Read Full »
I am suffering from vaginal itching. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 37-year-old female. For the past week, I have been experiencing vaginal itching without any swelling or redness. The intense itching is causing irritation. I do not experience any discomfort or pain during urination. I weigh approximately 84 pounds and am 5 feet tall. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. Based on your described symptoms, you might be experiencing a vaginal yeast infection. These infections are prevalent and can lead to vaginal itching, irritation, and abnormal discharge. Some individuals may also encounter d... Read Full »
I am experiencing abnormal brown vaginal discharge. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am 19 years old, 105 pounds, and 5 feet and 3 inches tall. For the past week, I have been experiencing abnormal vaginal discharge. It is brown colored, clots up, and looks black. It has been heavier the past few days which is making me curious. I have no discomfort. My last PMS was ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. From your history, I suspect a vaginal infection. This need not be the significant STD (sexually transmitted disease) that you have tested. This vaginal infection (a few bacteria , viruses and fungi) may be transmitted from the semen. It... Read Full »
How to know that I am suffering from toxic shock syndrome?
Query: Hi doctor, I am on new birth control and getting some discomfort. When I looked up the side effects of the birth control, it said that all my symptoms could be toxic shock syndrome. I am currently on Doxycycline and Wellbutrin. How can I be sure about the syndrome? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Let me first tell you to just relax. If you really had toxic shock syndrome, as the name suggests you will have toxic features and admitted to the hospital with shock. May be your body is not reacting normally to this method. If so, just remove the ring immediately and c... Read Full »
I have a yeast infection. Is there any OTC medication?
Query: Hello doctor, How can I treat a yeast infection? Is there over-the-counter medicine for that? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Try to have a full treatment for any health issue that is reducing your immunity and causing you recurrent yeast infection like diabetes, immunocompromised diseases like AIDS, etc. Try to have a high vaginal swab to confirm that recurrently you are getting an infecti... Read Full »
I had a vaginal swab and need help with my reports. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I received laboratory results, which I need help interpreting. What do gram-positive cocci seen in pairs mean? I had a slight vaginal odor and had undergone a vaginal swab test. Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read the query, and I can understand your concern. You have got a vaginal infection caused by gram-positive cocci. Gram-positive cocci include Staphylococcus (catalase-positive), which grows in clusters, and Streptococcus (catalase-negative), which grows in c... Read Full »
Is it safe to have sex during pregnancy?
Query: Hi doctor, My wife is entering her fourth month of pregnancy. Is it safe to have intercourse now? Is there anything that needs to take care of? We have not had intercourse in the last three months as we were not together. Kindly advise. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. After 12 weeks of pregnancy, the placenta has formed, and the bond between mother and baby is strong enough to prevent any problems for the baby. The only issue is the infection in semen. It is valid throughout pregnancy. Semen is a body secretion and will have some bac... Read Full »
Is whitish discharge before my period normal?
Query: Hi doctor,My period is due sometime this week, and I am seeing a white/ yellow discharge odorless. Is this normal? For sure, I am not pregnant because the last time I had sex was over three months ago, and I got my period every month after that. What can this be? Should I be worried, or is this norm... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The symptoms are suggestive of PID (pelvic inflammatory disease), which is quite common in sexually active women. It is advisable to have a USG (ultrasound) abdomen scan to rule out any other possibilities. Did you have any history of fever or any itching-like sens... Read Full »