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I want to know the signs of cervical cancer. Kindly guide.
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 31 year old female. I usually have regular periods, but this month I did not have a period. I got a negative pregnancy test. There was a little spotting. Could be it a sign of cervical cancer? I am really worried. Kindly suggest. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your history in detail and understand your concerns. As per your description, these symptoms could be due to hormonal imbalance but it could be due to pregnancy also (though the chances are very very low). But as you missed your period it could b... Read Full »
When to expect periods after taking tablet Dronis 30 mg for 21 days?
Query: Hi doctor, I have irregular periods. I started taking tablet Dronis 30 mg 25 days back and continued the medication for 21 days. I took the medicine every night after food. I noticed spotting on the next day of my medication, and it lasted for two days. And also, I got intimate five days after taki... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Spotting immediately after taking any hormonal pills is due to hormonal changes, and it is considered a minor side effect. The spotting will go away in the following cycles. If you have been taking the pills regularly (same time every day)... Read Full »
I am having irregular periods. Please suggest.
Query: Hello doctor, I have had irregular periods for months. I am experiencing abnormal periods where I am bleeding every other week. Sometimes the bleeding lasts a few days whereas sometimes it lasts at least eight days. More recently, I have had my worst period. I have had it 10 days then off for three ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The contraceptive efficacy of the Norethisterone is quite less and if you are taking it irregularly then also it may cause a breakthrough bleeding. So the important thing is to get a pregnancy test as this is the most common cause to rule out. If this is ruled out th... Read Full »
I am suffering from irregular menstrual cycle. What should I do?
Query: Hi doctor, I got my period for the first time when I was 10. I started having serious issues with irregularity when I was about 14. I missed my period for months, so I went to the gynecologist, and he told me it was not a big deal, but if it bothered me, he could give me progesterone to induce my pe... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You are normal. Your period problem can be attributed to two different conditions at different times. Normally a lady has her first period at 10 to 13 years, so you had it on time. But after that, it takes around 10 years for the hormonal cycle between the brain, pitui... Read Full »
My periods are irregular and not conceiving. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I have had a history of irregular periods and now I am failing to get pregnant. To highlight about my past, I started having my periods from the age of 14 and had irregular periods always. Sometimes, I had heavy flow for 7 to 8 days and sometimes it was scanty for only 2 days. I was put o... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You are a clear cut case of PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome). If you are not intending to get pregnant soon, then you should be started on monthly pills of Krimson 35 or Ginette 35 with Cyproterone acetate from day 3 of your cycle for at least three to six months ... Read Full »
I get irregular periods with a varying interval each month. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, Actually, I get my periods once in 40 days for one month and within 28 days the other month. It is continuing for a long time. Previously, I had one miscarriage and vaginal infection. Currently, I am on Folinal. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Periods can be irregular. It can be normal. When periods are irregular than there could be two problems. One is difficulty in getting pregnant, and second is more bleeding and the variance cyst. Do FSH (follicle-stimulating hormone), LH (luteinizing hormone), prolact... Read Full »
Why am I seeing spottings in my underwear with delay in periods?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 19 year old female. I am concerned about my menstrual cycle. About two weeks ago, I noticed spotting in my underwear. It went on for two and a half days. On the first day it was reddish, and on the second day, it seemed a bit brownish. I was supposed to get my periods four days ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. How are you doing? That was an excellent and elaborate history. You will do well in medicine. And, I am happy that I can use medical terms. Let me tell you though that the only significant part of this history was the high-stress levels which you laughed away. 1. Abo... Read Full »
I have not got my periods after stopping regular birth control pills. What to do?
Query: Hi doctor, I was on birth control for about six years. I stopped it before four months. I have not had my period since then, and I was wondering if this is a cause for concern or a regular thing. Also, before taking pills, my periods were irregular. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I feel the culprit here is your weight. At this young age of 28 years, you BMI (body mass index) is in obesity range. Increase in body fat especially in the mid-segment of the body, around waist, thighs and breasts is not a healthy sign. This fat gets converted to est... Read Full »
I have irregular periods after taking contraceptive pills. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, From last month I have had sex 4 times, I took the morning after pill each time I had sex and majority of the time a condom was used. I do not think pregnancy is an option here as I have taken precaution. I think the contraceptive that I have taken 4x has ruined my periods pattern. The... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. 1. The frequent intake of emergency contraception causes the hormonal levels to increase suddenly which leads to spotting and irregular bleeding in between periods. 2. Due to this increase the body stops producing the hormones temporary till the level comes back to ... Read Full »
Why am I feeling nauseous despite a negative pregnancy test?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 27 year old female, who started taking birth control pills eight months back, but I only took it for a week and stopped taking them. In that same week, I had unprotected sex with my fiance, and I had my periods the next day. The next month I got my periods two weeks earlier, and I ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I see two problems in your history. Let me tell you the reason and solution. Birth control pills come in a pack of 21 or 21 active plus seven dummy pills, or the single dose of an emergency contraceptive pill. Whichever you take, will suppress... Read Full »