The changes that occur in the reproductive system of females, which makes pregnancy possible is called the menstrual cycle. This occurs from the rise and fall of hormones estrogen and progesterone, that results in thickening of the uterus lining and the growth of an egg.
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I would like to know how I can regulate my menstruation. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor,I would like to know how I can regulate my menstruation. I have been irregular since then, and I had a history of hyperthyroidism in the past. I usually skip one or two months of not getting a period, but recently, it has been more than three months. I already got pregnancy tests, and tur... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. We need first to find out the cause of irregular periods for the regularisation of periods. For that, I would like you to go for blood beta hCG (human chorionic gonadotrophin). If it comes out to be negative, then you should go for withd... Read Full »
I am a 29-year-old female. Guide me on fertility awareness methods and preconception health.
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 29-year-old female. I am interested in learning about fertility awareness methods, including but not limited to the tracking of menstrual cycles, basal body temperature, cervical mucus changes, and ovulation prediction kits. I would appreciate guidance on how to effectively use ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com I read your query and understand your concern. Our menstrual cycle spans over 28 to 30 days in most females. The first part is the follicular phase, and in a 28 to 30-day cycle, there is ovulation after the follicular phase, followed by the luteal phase, followed by m... Read Full »
I want to delay my periods. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I want to delay the period as I have important exams next month. I have only delayed it once, for an important exam. For this, I took Norethisterone 5 mg twice daily for five days. Now I have to delay it for two weeks. Can I take those medicines again in much less time? If not, what s... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. I read through your history. Delaying periods once in a while is fine. However, repeated doses of these medicines are not much suggested since they alter the cycle for a month or two, but you got your periods one month ago, so I suppose you... Read Full »
Why do I have irregular periods despite not being pregnant?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 18 years old female, 137 lbs, and on no medications. I have had irregular periods since I was 13. The longest I have gone without a period was three months. I have had multiple negative pregnancy tests. I have not had my period since last month and I am not pregnant. I am worried... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Please answer the following questions: 1. Putting on weight, and unable to lose that? 2. Acne? 3. Facial hair increased? 4. Hair loss? 5. Thick hairs on chest, back, thighs, arms, belly? 6. Any known hormonal issues? 7. Any long-term medication taken? 8. Sedenta... Read Full »
Can I get pregnant if I had sex three days before my period?
Query: Hello doctor, Today I had unprotected sex with my partner. In just three days my period is due. He pulled out and I am sure he did not come inside me. Is there still a chance I can get pregnant? Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Firstly, you need to know the safe period concept during which you can even have unprotected sex and it does not cause pregnancy, but it is for regular 28 days cycle. A menstrual cycle is calculated from the first day of your period to the first day of the next peri... Read Full »
I was involved in foreplay with my girlfriend, and her periods are delayed by two months. Why?
Query: Hello doctor,I met my girlfriend last year in December. We did not have intercourse but moved intimately and had a foreplay activity. She continuously had regular periods for three months, but for the past two months, she had missing periods. Can you please suggest the reason behind it?Thank you, do... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your case and I understand your concern. As there was no intercourse, chances of getting pregnant are nil. Regular menstrual cycles for three months indicate no chance of pregnancy. I advise you to get the following tests done to rule out any pa... Read Full »
Why does menstruation not started in my teenage daughter?
Query: Hello doctor, I have a daughter whose age is 15 years. She has not started menstruation. I want to know the reasons, please advise. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Usually, girls start menstruating by the age of 15. If there are still no signs of menstruation then it is possible that she might be suffering from congenital gynecological malformation. There could be many reasons for that. It could be due to a thick membrane cover... Read Full »
Can stimulating ovaries on the 5th day affect oocytes?
Query: Hello doctor, I would like to know if the ovarian stimulation for IVF can be started on the fifth day of menstruation or if it is too late. My doctor said I should start the medication for ovarian stimulation on the fifth day of the menstruation because of her schedule, but normally I used to start ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You can start the ovulation induction within the first five days of periods. The principle behind this is that the FSH (follicle-stimulating hormone) starts to rise from the second day of the period, and by the fifth day, the follicles to be recruited t... Read Full »
What are the effects of long-term Norethisterone use?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 57 year old female, and I have been taking Norethisterone for years. When I stop taking the tablet, my period comes, and I immediately start taking the pills again. I take them because I am terrified of bleeding. My doctors say that I have to come off them, and I am terrified of wh... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I really do not see any reason for you to worry. I feel you are taking those pills unnecessarily. By 50 to 54 years, all ladies enter their menopause. This is a time when all follicles in the ovaries are exhausted and the hormone supply to the inner lining of the uterus ... Read Full »
Why are my periods late despite a negative pregnancy test?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 24 years old female. I have some issues regarding my menses. Last month, I took Unwanted 72 on the 19th, and I got my periods on the 26th. I had sex again on the ninth of this month, but I did not get my periods yet. So, I did home pregnancy tests, and the results were negative... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Whenever you take emergency pills, the next 1 to 2 cycles are bound to become awry. Just relax, but also keep a tab on your conception by getting a pregnancy check done after a week to ten days. Best wishes. For more information consult an internal medicine physician onli... Read Full »