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What causes recurrent miscarriages?
Query: Hi doctor, I am 29 years old. I have been trying to conceive for the past one year but I got two miscarriages as early between seventh week of pregnancy. My doctor told me to do torch profile after second miscarriage where I was reactive for anti CMV, IgM and IgG as well as positive for anti HSV-... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Torch profile is done when there are recurrent early miscarriages. This is basically a test for infection caused by toxoplasma, rubella, CMV (cytomegalovirus), and herpes simplex virus. Your test report shows that your antibodies are positive for CMV and HSV. But t... Read Full »
Will the uterus clear out naturally after a miscarriage, or do I need medical attention?
Query: Hello doctor, My last menstruation happened 45 days ago. I did a home pregnancy test one week ago, and the result came back positive. But I had spotting 40 days ago. The beta hCG, which was 115 on my first test reduced on a repeat test. I started bleeding today, which I guess to be a miscarriage. ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Your bleeding is because of spontaneous abortion. This is characterized by heavy bleeding with or without clots for one day, followed by reduced bleeding and then stopping bleeding. This can progress into a complete abortion, leading t... Read Full »
Will heterozygous Factor-2 Mutation with clotting factors cause miscarriages?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 43-year-old female with a history of four recent miscarriages in the past 11 months, two chemical pregnancies, one blighted ovum, and one miscarriage at 7.5 weeks after heartbeat not seen at the second ultrasound. I recently discovered I am heterozygous for Factor-2 Mutation, and ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Clotting factors 1 to 13 are normally present in our body to aid in clotting and bleeding mechanisms in case of injury. The gene that codes for these proteins are inherited from both parents, and any mutation in this will lead to changes in... Read Full »
Does it bleed after a miscarriage?
Query: Hi doctor, I had a miscarriage ten days back, and the clot came out, but I did not get any bleeding or period after that. Is there any serious issue, or should I do any test to look for the presence of something inside? While I was pregnant, my gynecologist started Cor 3 tablet. Why did this miscar... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Your ultrasound report shows that the abortion has been complete (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity). Only a tiny clot of 6 mm is seen in the uterine cavity. This is normal after an abortion. If the miscarriage was not induce... Read Full »
What does positive Duffy antigen mean?
Query: Hi doctor, Are Duffy positive antigen Fy(a-b+) phenotype and Fy(a-b+) weak phenotype same? Is Fy(a-b+) caused by pregnancy? Do gynecologists or general physicians believe that Fy(a-b+) is caused by pregnancy? Does the obstetric history of G0Po mean the woman is both nulliparous and nulligravida, ind... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The Duffy antigen is expressed on the red blood cells of the person in response to inflammation. There are different phenotypes, 1) a+b+. 2) a+b-. 3) a-b+. 4) a-b-. The first three phenotypes are present in the Caucasian and Asian populations, and the fourth is ... Read Full »
My heavy bleeding with clots does not stop even after Tranexamic acid. What should I do now?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 30 years old. I am married five years back and no kids. I got periods on 20th June, and it is still continuing. Today is the 12th day. I am having heavy bleeding with big clots (for the last seven days). I am feeling so tired because of heavy bleeding and back pain also. What shou... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I would like to ask for some additional information. When was your previous period before the one that started on 20th June? Is there a history of sexual activity during your previous cycle? Read Full »
Will yellowish itchy discharge from the vagina cause miscarriage?
Query: Hello doctor, I have yellowish or sometimes white smelly discharge. My menstruation is not normal as well. It is dark and with many tiny blood clots. When I am stressed, I noticed that a more smelly discharge is coming out. It started last year, but it is tolerable. I had a miscarriage as well. But... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. It looks like you have an infection. Thick curdy white discharge with itching and smell can point towards a yeast infection, whereas watery yellowish discharge point towards bacterial infection. Both have to be treated with anti-fungal and ... Read Full »