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My baby has low weight. Can it cause early pregnancy termination?
Query: Hi doctor, I am 28 weeks pregnant (post IUI). Recently I got my growth scan done and it showed GA by LMP 29 weeks 3 days whereas GA by USG 28 weeks 2 days. Fetal body weight of 2.48 lbs and with a slight impression of asymmetrical IUGR. I am much worried about this 1 week 1 day gap between USG and l... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your medical history and in my opinion one week difference may occur and can be considered a normal change. Your baby weight is fine and you are taking appropriate dose of amino acid and other medicines. Have a balanced and protein rich diet which inc... Read Full »
Is it possible for my girlfriend to get pregnant with precum while we both were dry humping?
Query: Hello doctor,We practice sex through dry humping with two layers of underwear (one on me, one on her), and the penis thrusts into the vagina with underwear on. Is it possible for my girlfriend to get pregnant with precum?Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went though your query and understood your concern.I suggest there is no chance of pregnancy in your case because sperm cannot travel and survive on clothes. Semen in its liquid form travels through clothes, but it also dries out when come in contact with air. Spe... Read Full »
I have to take Dronis for retained follicle. Can I conceive?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 38 years old. My first IUI failed. Then one month gap. Now, today is the second day of my period. He told a retained follicle is present after scanning and prescribed Dronis 30 daily. When I get my period again, he told to come on the second day of the period for a scan and start ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Dronis (Ethinylestradiol) is a contraceptive pill also used to reduce the size of the ovarian cyst. You will not conceive in the month you are taking the pills. But, it is necessary for the cyst to resolve before you can be given medicine for ovulation induction. So you... Read Full »
Can I continue my pregnancy even after taking a pill?
Query: Hello doctor, After having intercourse with my husband, I had taken Unwanted 72 within 12 hours of intercourse. But, I missed my periods and got pregnant. Now, my question is will this ECP damage the fetus in any way? I also want to let you know that six months back, I had an abortion as my child wa... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your history and understand your concerns. Yes, you can continue the pregnancy after taking I-pill as it will not be harmful to your baby. But, yes if you had an abortion within one year, it may affect your health. So, take proper healthy and ... Read Full »
Can my girlfriend get pregnant after the emergency pill?
Query: Hello doctor, I had unprotected sex with my girlfriend who is 30 years old and I ejaculated inside her. The next day she took Unwanted 72 but until now she has not got her periods and not even bleeding. Her period cycle starts after 20 days. She is having cough, cold, body ache, and vomiting. Is she... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your history and understand your concerns. As you had the i-pill, the chances of pregnancy are not there in your case. Delayed menses are due to the hormonal imbalance caused by the i-pill. I suggest you get your home urine pregnancy test. If it i... Read Full »
I have stopped my hormonal meds. When will I get pregnant?
Query: Dear Doctor, I have taken Harmoni F for the past three months. Now I stopped taking it and planning for a baby. When will I get pregnant? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Thanks for writing to us. It will take 3-6 months for you to get pregnant. Start taking folic acid tablet. Hope it helps. Consult an obstetrician and gynaecologist online for further help --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/obstetrician-and-gynaecologist Read Full »
I will have sex for the first time. How to avoid pregnancy?
Query: Hello doctor, I am going to have sex for the first time with my fiance. We have decided that he will be using a condom for protection. But to be 100 % sure about not getting pregnant, I want to take pills. We will be together for a week, so there are chances of having sex every day during that week.... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your history and understand your concerns. If you use a condom properly, there is no chance of pregnancy. But for extra precaution, you can use combined oral contraceptive pills. Usually, it should be started on the first day of your menses, but y... Read Full »
Will Duphaston cause any harm to fetus?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 35 years old and married for five years. I had two confirmed pregnancies before 11 years, which were terminated safely via a pill (no D and C). We now want to have a baby. I have excess dark, thick hair on my legs, thighs, and back, but I have regular menses, 30 days cycle. My wei... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Duphaston is safe for the fetus, but if everything is normal unnecessary medication should be avoided. Folvite tablet 5 mg is safe to be used when you plan your pregnancy for at least three months before. All the symptoms are right for you except for decreased libido. A... Read Full »
Can I take Cyclogest during pregnancy?
Query: Hi doctor,Is it safe to take Cyclogest for three weeks as I saw a tiny amount of blood in the tissue which I wiped? I am five weeks pregnant and I heard the heartbeat on the ultrasound. The doctor told me that the baby has normal growth. Please suggest. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your history and understand your concerns. You can take progesterone during pregnancy if you are having spotting and hormonal deficiency. It is helpful to cure hormonal imbalance and helps to have proper growth of the baby. So you can take it. Read Full »
I am a HIV negative man married to a HIV positive woman. We would like to have a child.
Query: Hi, I am a 26 year old HIV negative man married to a HIV positive woman. We would like to have a child. I want to know if there is any medication that can prevent the child from being infected. Is there any risk of me also getting infected? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes there are very good chances of you getting infected with your wife during sexual intercourse.So you should take proper precaution before sexual intercourse.Yes. Chances of a baby getting infected with HIV from a HIV positive mother are very high.You should consult a ... Read Full »