Changes in hormone levels during the menstrual cycle results in shedding of the uterine lining and bleeding, which is called menstrual bleeding. Generally, for all women in their reproductive age, menstrual bleeding lasts for 5 to 7 days in every 4 to 5 weeks.
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Can pregnancy cause frequent urination and clots in urine?
Query: Hi doctor, I had sex on the second day of my period, then my bleeding stopped. After five days, I had a pregnancy test and it was negative. But, now I am having frequent urination with burns and sometimes a single clot in urine. Am I pregnant? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. No, you are not pregnant. You had sex on the second day, which was anyhow your safe period. But, there are high chances that you developed a possible urinary tract infection following intercourse as menstrual blood is a good culture medium for bacteria acquired throug... Read Full »
I took Primolut-N after my periods started. What to do?
Query: Hi doctor, I took one Primolut N 5 mg this morning to delay my periods and then immediately realized that my periods have already started. What should I do now? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You can stop Primolut N (Norethisterone) and nothing else is needed. Read Full »
My period stopped two days ago, but now I am bleeding heavily. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, I am having large amounts of blood when I pee and poop. I have already had my period, but this two days started before. I am 17 years old. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. This abnormal bleeding is due to hormonal imbalance. Only at the age of 20 to 21 years, the hormonal levels are mature enough. The cyclical hormones between brain ovaries will take some time and you will have this problem ... Read Full »
I had taken a contraceptive pill and I have been having cramps. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I had sex in the first 14 days of my cycle, and the condom broke. I had taken a contraceptive pill within 30 minutes of that, and after a week, I had bleeding for two to three days. I have not had my period, but I have been having cramps since last week. Can I be pregnant? And when will I... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Pregnancy cannot happen this way. Pregnancy can occur if precum (pre-ejaculate) or if semen is released inside the vagina. You can carry out urine for pregnancy test (UPT) from the first day of a missed period. If you do not know when your next... Read Full »
My period is very light and appears like dirty water. Why?
Query: Hi doctor,I am 32 years old with a height of 5 feet and 5 inches and currently, I weigh 198 pounds. My last menstrual cycle occurred 37 days back and the current one started five days back. My period looks dark brown, and it is very light. It looks more like dirty water instead of blood. I am worrie... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. I would like to explain to you that this kind of altered bleeding from the uterus can be due to a number of factors. Since you are 32 years old, I suggest you get yourself evaluated and get some tests done so as to be sure t... Read Full »
I am experiencing menstrual irregularities. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor,I am worried about my health as I missed my periods for one month, and in the next month, I experienced continuous bleeding for almost two weeks. Initially, I thought it might be regular menstrual flow, but the flow was not consistent in the first week. Despite taking a pregnancy test t... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The prolonged bleeding you are experiencing could be due to hormonal imbalance, adenomyosis, or polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). Symptoms of PCOS include weight gain, acne on the face, and excessive hair growth. To pinpoint the exact cause, I suggest you do the f... Read Full »
What is the difference between ectopic pregnancy and menstruation?
Query: What is the difference between eptopic pregnancy and menstruation? I did some research and found that eptopic pregnancy bleeding can be heavy and have clots like a period. Does eptopic bleeding come and go? And menstruation does not continue for 7 days? How about having breast tenderness without nau... Read Full »
Answer: Thanks for reaching out with iCliniq. I am very sorry about your medical condition. Dont worry i am here to take care of you. Regarding your questions about the difference between menstruation and ectopic pregnancy, menstruation is a bleeding that occurs during cyclical periods while ectopic pregn... Read Full »
I have been bleeding after Cesarean surgery. Why?
Query: Hello doctor,I went through a cesarean last month, and the doctor informed me bleeding lasts up to 7 to 9 days as they cleared most of it. It has been 25 days, and I am still bleeding. I am anemic, and I had an 8.6 g/dL hemoglobin level when I went through a cesarean. I am having too much back pain ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concerns. After a cesarean section, it is normal to experience some bleeding, known as lochia, for several weeks. However, if the bleeding persists for longer than expected or if you are experiencing other symptoms like severe pain, swelling, or chan... Read Full »
Got my period after taking a pill. Am I pregnant?
Query: Hi doctor, If I had unprotected sex on the 29th of last month, took the morning-after pill a few hours later, and today on the 14th, got my regular period which was due today, does that mean I am 100 % not pregnant? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, if you are having a proper flow, then you are not pregnant. You also took the emergency pill after unprotected intercourse. The failure rate of the pill is extremely low. Read Full »
Why do I have a positive pregnancy test while bleeding?
Query: Hello doctor,Six months back, I had a miscarriage at 13 weeks. I thought my periods might take a while to go back to normal, but I was shocked that it was on time the next month and every month thereafter. One month after my periods, I started getting a faint brown discharge. This lasted for four da... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Do not panic. If you have had regular periods every month, then the chances of pregnancy are low. Of course, there can be pregnancy if periods of bleeding was lesser than normal, but again chances are very low. As your pregnancy had reached 13 weeks, the levels of ... Read Full »
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