Pregnancy is the period from the formation of an embryo in a female womb till childbirth. It is also called gestation period, and it usually lasts for 40 weeks from the last menstrual period. The symptoms of pregnancy include missed periods, nausea, vomiting, implantation bleeding, and breast tenderness.
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We are planning a baby. What is the right time to have sex?
Query: Hello doctor, As we are planning for a baby. I want to know what is the right time to have sex, and when is a high chance of getting pregnant? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. If one wants to conceive then the intercourse must be near the ovulation date. But it is not possible to find the exact ovulation date at home. There are lots of tests available with up to 98 % accuracy. The best and most effective method is to have intercourse by co... Read Full »
Query: Hi doctor, My wife is 37 years old. She is in her 14th week of pregnancy and her trisomy risk ratio has come to 1:6 and her preeclampsia ratio has come to 1:38. bHCG- 163.66 ng/ml. Papp A 3020.04PIGF 21.34 Her eFTS (enhanced first-trimester screening) showed nasal bone (NB) present. The crown ru... Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. Blood test results suggest that she has a high risk for Down's syndrome so there is a chance of 1 case of Down syndrome in six examined cases. It must be evaluated further with non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT) to kn... Read Full »
I have had multiple negative blood tests but a positive urine test. How do I confirm my pregnancy?
Query: Hello doctor, Does Paliperidone tablet conceal a pregnancy? I have had a positive urine test but multiple negative blood tests. I have also had three ultrasounds. Two ultrasounds showed a corpus luteum cyst with a uterus size of 9x4x5 and an endometrium of 9 mm. I have had some spotting and two days... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. Paliperidone does not conceal pregnancy. As per your history, I can say there might be a false positive urine pregnancy test. The blood test can have higher accuracy if done after missing periods or even as early as... Read Full »
I am trying to conceive a child and I am two days late for my periods. What should I do?
Query: Hi doctor,I am two days late for my periods. I took a home strip pregnancy test both yesterday and today. It came positive. This is my first pregnancy. However, I do not feel any pregnancy symptoms other than breast tenderness, fatigue, and occasional mild cramps. My vaginal mucus is all dried up. I... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I have read your query and understand your concern. As per history, You missed periods and urine pregnancy test positive, so it is good news for you. Sometimes many women do not feel all symptoms. You are having some symptoms like breast tend... Read Full »
I have taken alcohol for three days, unaware of my pregnancy. Will it affect the baby?
Query: Hello doctor, Without knowing I am pregnant, I have taken alcohol for three days. Will this affect the baby? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. The first trimester is the period most sensitive to the effect of alcohol on the developing fetus. Therefore, you shall undergo all major scans and blood reports when necessary. There is no safe amount or safe time ... Read Full »