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Why am I not able to conceive despite trying?
Query: Hello doctor, I want to conceive, and we have been trying for three months but I am not getting any result. I do not have any period issues. Kindly suggest. Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I understand your concern.Let me first tell you that you are at the right age for pregnancy (19 to 35 years). The next fact is that pregnancies are tried by humans but time is decided by God. So do not get too anxious and stressed out seeing the result. A lot of factors ... Read Full »
Can non-penetrative sex result in pregnancy?
Query: Hello doctor, During our private space, a small amount of semen fell around my partner's vagina. She had just finished her period the previous day. There was no physical intercourse. She even consumed an emergency contraceptive pill within 30 hours of the above sequence. Is there any chance of her g... Read Full »
Answer: Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com.I understand your concern. There are quite a number of factors that determine if pregnancy will occur or not. Following are a few of them: 1. Sex must be vaginal, penetrative, and ejaculatory sexual intercourse, and not just semen falling around the vagina. Inside the vagin... Read Full »
My sperm count is very low with watery semen. Why?
Query: Hi doctor,I am 32 years old. My sperm count is very low. It is watery, and only a few drops come out during ejaculation. I am trying to conceive. Please suggest some medicine. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Watery semen can be due to low sperm count (oligospermia). For that, you need to do a complete semen examination to know the cause for appropriate treatment. Frequent masturbation or sex in a day can cause such issues. You can have sex or... Read Full »
I married my cousin. What are the chances we may deliver a baby with Down's syndrome?
Query: Hello doctor,I am a 31-year-old female. I married my cousin and now I am pregnant. We are healthy and do not have any systemic disorders. What are the chances we may deliver a baby with Down’s syndrome? Is Down's syndrome more common in children born to consanguineous couples? Can it be diagnosed... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your case, and I understand your concern. Yes, there are more chances of anomalies like Down's syndrome in consanguineous marriage. It can be detected quickly in antenatal periods only. How many weeks are you pregnant? At 11 to 14 weeks you should ... Read Full »
My wife underwent TORCH test. The result of CMV is 95. Please advise.
Query: Hi, My wife underwent TORCH test. The result of CMV is 95. I heard it should be less than 95. She is pregnant for 3 months. Please advise. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The presence of antibodies against CMV may be indicative of past infection.You may have to repeat the test after two weeks to compare the level of the antibodies.If the level is same or decreased, then it is a past infection. If the level increases, then it may be a ne... Read Full »
I am a hypertensive woman who is pregnant. Is there any risks associated with my pregnancy?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 36-year-old woman who is hypertensive. I am 5 feet 2 inches and weigh 196.2 pounds. I am pregnant. Is there any risk in my pregnancy? Please help. Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Dear, Welcome to icliniq.com. With passion, commitment, and experience, I hope I will be able to provide you top-class medical opinion. Congratulations on your pregnancy! If you are not careful, hypertension can worsen during pregnancy. It is important you continue treatment and reduce salt in yo... Read Full »
Can my wife travel in 1st month of pregnancy?
Query: Hi doctors, My wife is pregnant now. It is her 1st month. She has to travel about five hours. I heard travel is not advised. But it is a must situation. Please give your advise. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, I am glad you chose icliniq for your medical-related queries. I understand your concern and will try to help you with it. Travelling in early pregnancy is not advisable. If it is inevitable, she can opt for a safe mode of transport like train or flight (there wont be any gross movement of the b... Read Full »
I am 18 weeks pregnant, but I cannot feel any baby movements. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 18 weeks pregnant with my third child, and I have not felt any movement or had any symptoms of pregnancy. I am wondering why I am not able to feel any movements. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Ideally, in multiple pregnancies, the baby movements are being perceived by 16 to 18 weeks. You may wait another week and then go for your antenatal visit and get an ultrasound scan done. You are already due for your anomaly scan between 18 to 20 weeks. That should answ... Read Full »
I have nipple discharge due to high prolactin. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I have been trying to conceive for two years now. I also have a nipple discharge due to high prolactin. I did a hormonal profile and HSG recently, and the result shows I have a slightly elevated prolactin. I was placed on Bromegon for 30 days, but my nipple still discharges clear liqui... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I thoroughly read your query and understand your concern. As you have already taken medications for high prolactin levels, still after medication, you are experiencing breast discharge. So, it is better to consult an endocrinologist to either recheck prolactin or it... Read Full »
Why do I have brownish discharge after getting a USG?
Query: Hi doctor, My last USG report showed intrauterine pregnancy with 0.31 inches gestation sac, no fetal and yolk sac. Last week I had brown discharge with mild lower abdominal pain and was prescribed Susten 200 milligram (oral). Now, I am feeling the pain frequently in the right lower abdomen with mild... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read through your question and understand your concerns. I think it is threatened abortion. You should take bed rest. Also I suggest you take tablet Susten 200 mg twice daily (Progesterone) for two weeks and Mbryosafe sachet once daily (L-arginine). I think it... Read Full »