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My girlfriend has abdominal pain after taking the pill. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, My girlfriend, a 20-year-old virgin female, and I had sex, but no intercourse was made as it was our first time. I ejaculated outside of her. For the safe side, she took the i-pill within two hours. Later on the 7th day, she started having pain in her lower abdomen and saw a drop of bl... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. If there was no intercourse, then there was no need to take an i-pill. The bleeding after taking the i-pill was due to its withdrawal effects. There are no chances of pregnancy. Read Full »
Why did my doctor suggest a dual marker test during my pregnancy?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 12 weeks pregnant. My age is 38. My doctor prescribed dual marker test. My PAPP-A report is 1.88 mIU/ml, while FB-hCG is 28.2 ng/ml. NT is 0.90 mm (.65 MoM). Biochem risk +NT is 1:4730, age risk 1:189, trisomy 13/18 + NT is < 1:10000. I am worried about my reports, whether it i... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Heartiest congratulations for your second pregnancy. Well, there is a generalized increased risk with increased age of mother. You are above 35 years, so considering it as an elderly pregnancy, increased surveillance for congenital or chromosomal abnormalities in the ba... Read Full »
Is it good to take I-pill after having unprotected sex?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 19 year old girl. I had unprotected sex. My last periods was before two months and still I have not got any. Is there a chance of pregnancy? I have had i-pill twice last year in a gap of 6 months. My periods are sometimes a day or two late. But, I am really worried as I really cann... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I totally understand your situation. Handling an unwanted pregnancy can be very stressful. As you had unprotected intercourse within the safe time of your cycle, it is very unlikely that you might be pregnant. If you still have a doubt then get a home pregnancy test kit... Read Full »
On Gestin for delayed period. When should I expect my period?
Query: Hi doctor, I am suffering with delayed periods. Consulted a gynecologist and started Gestin since 1 week. But still have not got my periods. Home pregnancy tests done and turned out to be negative thrice. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Tablet Gestin (Allylestrenol) contains natural progesterone, which is given for 5 days to bring about withdrawal bleeding. You have not mentioned how long you have taken the drug. Withdrawal bleeding usually occurs 48 hours after stopping the drug to up to 7 days. ... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor,We had sex before her period was due by 10 days, and now that it has not, we tested a pregnancy test, but it only showed one black line, which implies we are not pregnant. Should we wait another few days to see if we are still not pregnant, or should we try again? Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. As per your history, sexual intercourse was done in the periovulatory period. Also, the present period is missed. I would suggest waiting for another week to confirm pregnancy. I hope I have answered your question. Let... Read Full »
My wife had cramps after unprotected sex. What could it be?
Query: Hi doctor, My wife got her periods on 25th and on sixth we had unprotected sex followed by i-pill, which she had within four hours after the act. On seventh, we had protected sex thrice with new condoms for each act and after each act she washed herself with water. On thirteenth, she had bleeding f... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your history and understand your concerns. In her case, the chances of pregnancy are not present. Symptoms associated with it can be due to impending period or a cause of infection. Stay calm and wait for her periods. Read Full »
My period is delayed after having unprotected sex. Why so?
Query: Hi doctor, I had protected sex with my fiancee, but the condom leaked. She had an I-pill within two hours. It was just after her period cycle. She had spotting after a week which lasted for a day and again after 15 days. It has been 17 days now since she missed her regular period date. We took a uri... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is common to get an irregular period after taking I-pill. Consider spotting after taking I-pill as the new period date. Yo u can expect her next period as per this date. The pregnancy test will be negative as you had intercourse in the safe period. Do not worry about ... Read Full »
My periods are delayed by a month. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I had intercourse last month, and I missed my period that was supposed to come on the last week of the month. I am almost a month late for my period. While having intercourse, my partner did not ejaculate inside me, but for a few seconds, it was without any protection; after that, we ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Do not worry; I am here to take care of you. Regarding your symptoms of a one-month delay in menses followed by unprotected sex without ejaculation, I propose that you might be pregnant despite the intake of your hormone treatment. The re... Read Full »
Why does the pregnancy test show positive results after eight days of taking abortion pills?
Query: Hello doctor, I took abortion pills to terminate my pregnancy at four weeks of pregnancy. I took three pills out of five. And I started bleeding. It has been eight days, and I am still bleeding. I did my pregnancy test two days ago, and the pregnancy card shows that I am still pregnant. What is the ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. A pregnancy test can remain positive for up to 14 days even after a complete abortion. Hence pregnancy test is not a clear indicator to show if the abortion is complete. The bleeding after the abortion pill will be heavy for 48 to 72 ho... Read Full »
I experience spotting despite a negative pregnancy test. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I have been experiencing on-and-off spotting for one month, which coincided with my fertile period. I was sexually active. Initially, it was light pink spotting for just one day. Later on, I noticed a pink discharge with brown and a bit of tiny blood. The spotting stopped, but two week... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and can understand your concern. Spotting, or light vaginal bleeding, is a common symptom between menstrual cycles. It is unlikely to be pregnant, but I suggest a urine pregnancy test and a blood test (human chorionic gonadotropin). Here are ... Read Full »