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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 »
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 »
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 »
Query: Hello doctor, After getting married, I experienced irregular menstrual cycles. However, they eventually became regular. Recently, my periods have suddenly stopped and there is a delay of four days. I generally get my periods exactly after 35 days. In addition, I have been feeling tired for a few day... Read Full »
Answer: Welcome to Icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. How are you feeling? Here are some possible explanations for your current situation: Pregnancy: It is essential to rule out pregnancy by taking a home urine pregnancy test with an early morning urine sample. Hormona... Read Full »
I have declining female hormones. Is IVF possible?
Query: Hi doctor, My highest FSH count was 35.6 mIU/mL before two years. Now the FSH count is 13.2 mIU/mL. Before two years, my AMH count was 0.6 ng/ml. Last year, my AMH count was 0.1 ng/ml. Also, on the day seven and day 10, the follicular study gave nil result in both the ovaries (without medication). ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Let me start by giving you some points about the functions of FSH (follicle stimulating hormone) and AMH (anti-mullerian hormone). Every lady is born with a fixed number of eggs in ovaries (to be precise around 7 million). Every month, the lady pushes out one egg. These a... Read Full »
Why am I not getting periods after giving birth?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 28 years old. I had no periods for the past five years, after giving birth. I suspect hypothalamic amenorrhea. I had one round of Clomid during my ovulation period, but I had no pregnancy. During the last few months, I stopped my exercise, and so I gained weight. Can I try natura... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Just by using Clomid (Clomifene) or Letrozole, you may not have your periods. Did you have any significant bleeding post delivery? Your weight looks fine. No periods for five years is too long, and present hormone levels will be unknown. I suggest you have any of the... Read Full »
I am not getting regular periods for the past few months though I did not have sex. Why so?
Query: Hello doctor, I am not getting regular periods for the past few months. I did not have any physical relations. I had oral sex only once. What to do? Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query. There are many possibilities for irregular periods. 1. The hormonal balance of the body is not attained at the age of 19 to 21 years. As a result, the periods may or may not be regular. However, there is nothing to worry about. They will ... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor,I am a 26-year-old female. As usual, that time of the month comes. My cycle varies from 30 to 36 days, about five to seven days during menstrual. My period is due. My problem is I have been bleeding since then up to now. In the third week of the cycle, I saw the GP and they prescribed ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. From your history, I presume you have PCOS (Polycystic ovaries). This is a congenital condition, I mean it is a genetically programmed condition, you get it from your parents. When you suddenly put on weight, this choles... Read Full »
I had light bleeding on my third day of periods. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I consulted with you the last time whether I can be pregnant as I had sex with my partner on the eighth day of my period and we used condoms as protection. You told that I would not get pregnant. Today I am on the fifth day of my period. On the first two days, the bleeding was normal. ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Be relaxed. Once you have your periods, it is enough evidence that there is no pregnancy. Yes, the mind controls the periods' dates, amount of bleeding and ovulation too. With so much stress, your period will show changes. I am 100% sure that there is no pregnancy. I... Read Full »