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My wife has a subserosal fibroid. Please suggest.
Query: Hi, My wife has regular periods. All tests are normal. Her follicle develops into a big cyst every month. Doctor says it is because of subserosal fibroid. Is this correct? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You should consult a gynaecologist and get her hormonal profile done to rule out other causes if any. Follicular cyst may be because of PCOD (Polycystic Ovarian Disease) or it may be because of subserosal fibroid and also it can be because of hormonal changes. Sub... Read Full »
I am suffering from PCOD despite taking medications. Why?
Query: Dear Doctor, I am a 29 year old female suffering from PCOD, taking medicines from past 1 year. But still it has not reduced. I was into Metformin and Folic acid. At the same time I have also taken medicines for conception (i.e, clomiphene). Follicar study has been conducted for four times and only ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Metformin is a very effective medicine in PCOD (Polycystic Ovarian Disease) treatment. It reduces weight, increases sensitivity to insulin and decreases androgen level. All these effects are helpful in the treatment of PCOD. But as you say it is not effective in your ... Read Full »
Can I take an emergency pill if I am taking medicines for PCOD?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 25 year old female, diagnosed with PCOD. Since last week, I am taking tablet Normoz for that. I had unprotected sex today, that is, on the 14th day of my menstrual cycle. I took the Unwanted-72 pill within one hour. What are the chances of conceiving? Can I get pregnant? Please ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your history and understand your concerns. As you took Unwanted-72 within one hour of unprotected sex, the chance of pregnancy is almost nil. So, wait and watch for your menses. Hope you found this useful. Good luck. Read Full »
I had brown spotting for four days before getting periods. What is the cause?
Query: Hi doctor, I had a brown spotting for around four days. This happened just three days before my period for the first time. Is it ovarian cancer? I felt bloated in the morning for almost a week. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Brown spotting before period can occur due to so many reasons like hormonal changes, thyroid disorder, fibroid, polyp, PCOD (polycystic ovarian disease), infection, birth control pills, stress and anxiety. So, consult a gynecologist, g... Read Full »