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We are scared about twin pregnancy complications. Please advise.
Query: Hi doctor, My sister-in-law is 3 months pregnant. Three days ago, during her antenatal scan, we came to know that it is a monozygotic twin pregnancy. We have a few questions. How to know that it is not a conjoined twin? I have attached the scan reports. Please let us know whether the growth is fine.... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Firstly, my hearty congratulations for twin pregnancy. I have gone through the reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity) and they are perfectly fine. There are no signs of conjoined twins. NT (nuchal translucency) is normal and both nasal bones are seen. ... Read Full »
My wife is bleeding during pregnancy. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, My wife is 6 weeks pregnant. She is experiencing pain in the stomach and waist from the start of the pregnancy. Sometimes, the pain is severe. As per our local gynecologist, all the reports are normal and there is no need to worry. I have attached all the reports taken till now for you... Read Full »
Dr. Sanjay Kumar Bhattacharyya
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. There are two issues here. One is bleeding per vagina, which is a problematic one and the second one is the painful abdomen. Actually, any type of bleeding during cycle is abnormal and needs investigation. Truly speaking, fetal prognosis is also guarded here, though she ... Read Full »
I want to conceive. What prenatal vitamins can I take?
Query: Hi doctor, I want to ask about the prenatal vitamins that I can take for conception, considering the case of low progesterone level. The laboratory tests performed were progesterone 0.19 ng/ml, testosterone 1.10 ng/ml, LH 17.26 mIU/mL, FSH 21.11 mIU/mL, and prolactin level. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Preconception vitamin that has been advised universally is Folic acid 0.4 gm per day for normal ladies who wish to conceive and not have any chronic disease like epilepsy (need 0.1 fl oz per day) before conception. You did not mention which day of menstrual cycle you di... Read Full »
What does PAPP-A screen test of 1.9 and hCG level of 65.6 indicate?
Query: Hi doctor, My wife has done a PAPP-A screen test and results are 1.9 and hCG level 65.6. She is 12 weeks pregnant. Please advise regarding the same. Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You need to attach the complete report issued by the laboratory. Important thing is the graph and the MoM (multiple of the median) values which have been calculated as per the gestational age. The risk is calculated accordingly. In case of Down's syndrome, there is ... Read Full »
Pre-ejaculation fluid fell on my lace panties. Kindly help.
Query: Hello doctor, My partner and I got intimate, and while I was pleasuring him using my hands, some of his pre-ejaculation fluid accidentally fell on my lace panties (he never ejaculated). Should I be worried or taking precautions, if so, please warn me about the side effects. I was also in my peak fe... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. The situation you described carries a very low risk of pregnancy or no risk at all. If you are worried about the possibility of pregnancy, you may consider taking emergency contraception as a precautionary measure. Emergency contraceptio... Read Full »
Does irregular period after unprotected sex mean pregnancy?
Query: Hello doctor, My periods suddenly stopped after a few hours. Then, it started again the next day and stopped again. I had unprotected sex six days before my periods started. Could I be pregnant? Please reply as soon as possible. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. If your menses have started after your sexual episode, then it is unlikely that you would be pregnant at all. There is endometrial shedding occurring and hence, you would not be pregnant. However, you may get a serum beta hCG test done to confirm. If the hCG levels a... Read Full »
Can I take Prodeine Forte for tooth pain during early pregnancy?
Query: Hi doctor, I am 8 weeks pregnant. Can I take Prodeine Forte for the chronic wisdom tooth pain? I am going to see the dentist tomorrow. But, now I am crying in pain. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You can take Paracetamol 500 mg up to three tablets maximum for the pain relief. But you need to consult your Gynecologist first for the advice. High dosage of Codeine is harmful during pregnancy at early stages. The best way is to visit a dentist and get an access open... Read Full »
My sperm count and motility are low. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 32-year-old married man and I have a habit of masturbation once in a day since the last 13 years. I have no problem with erection or excitement but I am unable to conceive my wife. We have been married for the last two years. I have had sperm analysis and the sperm count is 25 a... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern.Masturbation is a safe habit, and it does not cause any problems like reduction in counts. So, you need not worry. Your counts are in low range, and the motility is also low. Though there are chances of conception, this may become a litt... Read Full »
My girlfriend has abdominal pain after taking the pill. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, My girlfriend, a 20-year-old virgin female, and I had sex, but no intercourse was made as it was our first time. I ejaculated outside of her. For the safe side, she took the i-pill within two hours. Later on the 7th day, she started having pain in her lower abdomen and saw a drop of bl... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. If there was no intercourse, then there was no need to take an i-pill. The bleeding after taking the i-pill was due to its withdrawal effects. There are no chances of pregnancy. Read Full »
My hCG level is 514 at five weeks of pregnancy. Should I be worried?
Query: Hi doctor, I am five weeks and one day pregnant (not confirmed yet with ultrasound). My hCG levels have gone from 34 on last month twenty-first to 227 on last month twenty-sixth, then 514 on last month twenty-eighth. My GP is worried that this is not a normal progression. And my levels with my daug... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. As you have said, hCG (human chorionic gonadotropin) levels vary from woman to woman. If you usually have mild irregular periods, then hCG levels may not correspond to the level of what we expect. Your levels are a bit less, but certain pregnancies have lower levels, bu... Read Full »