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Does brown spotting mean I am pregnant?
Query: Hello doctor, The last day of my period was 25 days back. My partner and I had unprotected sex a week later using the withdrawal method. Last day, I experienced having a light brown spot. My next period is due in a few days. I am 18 years old. Am I pregnant? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Drops of semen if by chance transfer to the vagina, then just a single sperm is enough to have conception but this process is not so simple as it seems. You are scared even without penetrative sex but as it was done around fertile period so that is why thinking of the p... Read Full »
I had unprotected sex with my boyfriend. Will I be pregnant?
Query: Hello doctor,I am looking for some advice. I had unprotected intercourse tonight, and before that, my copper T came out about one and a half hours before. We did not use protection. My boyfriend pulled out, but I am unsure if he did so in time. I ended up just sitting on top of him, and he ejected o... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read the query, and I can understand your concern. The withdrawal method has a high failure rate as the pre-ejaculate also contains sperm cells. Also, there are cases of people getting pregnant 72 hours after ovulation following unprotected sexual intercourse. S... Read Full »
I bled after taking an I-pill. Is there pregnancy risk?
Query: Hi doctor, I had unprotected sex and took I-pill the next morning within 10 hours. After three days, I bled and it lasted for three days. Also, I had my periods the next month, which lasted for seven days. I am a bit worried whether there is still any chance to get pregnant. Please let me know. Than... Read Full »
Dr. Geetha Priyadarsini Kamminana
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Based on the information provided, the chance of pregnancy after two consecutive menstrual cycles is negligible and highly unlikely. Based on my professional knowledge, I can assure you that you are not pregnant. If you have a regular menstrual cycle lasting between 2... Read Full »
My wife missed her periods even though I did not ejaculate during sex. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, I had sex with my wife and I am very sure that I did not ejaculate. But, there were some white watery drops outside her vagina. Now, she did not get her periods this month. We had sex on the 8th and her periods normally start from 15th to 20th of every month. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. As per your history, you seem to be ejaculated inside her. Therefore, it is possible that your wife maybe pregnant. The only way to know for sure is to get a blood test done. It is the serum beta hCG test (human chorionic gonadotropin). This will tell us whether her peri... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 42-year-old male. I have a question about unprotected intercourse with my wife for just a couple of minutes before I pulled out. We really do not want a pregnancy, but we are concerned about the possibility of precum containing sperm, even in such a short time. I did not ejacul... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understood your concern. Firstly, I would like to inform you that precum can be ejaculated without being noticed in many cases, and it can contain viable sperm that could lead to pregnancy. Considering your partner's intercourse on the 18th day of... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor,I am considering Nexplanon as birth control but I am not sure. I am an 18-year-old who only uses withdrawal as birth control at the moment. But I need to be safer and condoms cause a lot of irritation for me. I have used progestin-only pills in the past due to the migraines with aura wh... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. Yes, the Nexplanon implant is for birth control. You can safely use the implant and there is no problem. The only thing is you may experience irregularities for about two to three months, till you get adjusted with it. The... Read Full »
Can my girlfriend pregnant after her ovulation?
Query: Hello doctor,My girlfriend and I had sexual intercourse before her ovulation without any protection, and I also pulled out. We did the act on two separate days, and she took an emergency pill right after that. After her ovulation, we had sex again, and this time also, we did it without protection, a... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for trusting us for your health care. I have gone through your history and understand your concern. As you had unprotected sex, I suggest, I-pill (Levonorgestrel) 1.5 mg as early as possible (maximum within 72 hours of intercourse). Only one tablet is requir... Read Full »
Is my nausea and tiredness due to a lack of eating or period?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 18 years old. I had unprotected sex near the end of my period. We used the withdrawal method. Everything seemed fine. I did not get any symptoms of early pregnancy because I did end up getting my period. However, I am still feeling very tired. Sometimes nauseous now and then. It i... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. I understand your concern. I suggest you to follow a few instructions mentioned below. Have a healthy diet with lots of fruits and vegetables. Drink plenty of water. Practice exercise, walking, and yoga to have a normal BMI and weight. If ... Read Full »
What is the success rate of condoms?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 21 years old. I am getting a little bit anxious about getting pregnant. I have a partner and we had sex three times, yesterday and the first two times he used condoms but we got run out and we use a pull out method. It is like two days before I got my period and my tracker says th... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I fully understand your concern and will surely help you. What you are saying is correct that chances of pregnancy are relatively less when the period is about to start, like two days in your case. And the condom is pretty reliable (98%). Pull out method is one of th... Read Full »
I bled before my period after doing sex with a pull-out method. Can I be pregnant?
Query: Hi doctor, I am 18, and I had unprotected sex a few times last month using the pull-out method. I thought that I could not get pregnant with that method. I am stressed that I could be pregnant because I had some bleeding a week before my period. The bleeding was less than usual, but I still needed ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Rightly said, withdrawal is not an effective method. As the precum or pre-seminal fluid (the clear fluid that comes out before the semen) is rich in active with healthy sperms, it can be enough for you to get pregnant. I cannot tell you conclusively if that was an implant... Read Full »