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What are the risks of getting an abortion at 5 weeks of pregnancy?
Query: Hello doctor,I am a 19-year-old girl. I have recently found out that I am five weeks pregnant. However, I am not ready for a baby yet, and I would like to medically terminate my pregnancy. May I know what are the risks of getting an abortion done at this stage of pregnancy? Is this going to affect m... Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I can understand your concern. The risks of getting an abortion depend on the type and timing of the procedure. Generally, abortion is a safe and common health intervention, but it may have some side effects or complications, such as:Bleeding, cramping, or pain.Infection... Read Full »
I am a pregnant woman with severe abdominal pain. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor,I am a 34-year-old first-time pregnant woman, currently at 18 weeks gestation. I have been experiencing intense pain and tenderness in my lower left abdomen, and my doctor suspects fibroid degeneration. What should be the next steps for diagnosis and treatment? Please help.Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. Based on the provided information, I would suggest the following investigations to confirm the diagnosis and guide treatment: Pelvic ultrasound - To assess the size, location, and characteristics of the fibroid. To id... Read Full »
My menstrual cycle has been delayed. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, My last period date is the first week of the previous month. But this month my period is not coming. What is the problem? Please help. Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query, and I can understand your concern. I understand your concern about the delay in your menstrual cycle. Even while irregular periods are typical for women, missing your period should be taken seriously, especially if it is accompanied by other ... Read Full »
I am nine weeks pregnant. Please suggest health considerations for a healthy baby.
Query: Hello doctor,I am 35 years old, currently in week nine of my pregnancy, and I am eager to learn more about the specific health considerations during this stage. What significant milestones or fetal development can be expected during week nine of pregnancy? Which organs or systems undergo growth at t... Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I have read your query, and I can understand your concern. Week nine, is a time of significant growth and change. Here is a breakdown of what you can expect: Fetal development:Size: Your baby is now about the size of a large strawberry, measuring around 0.87 inches from ... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor,I have been taking birth control pills but missed one day. The next day, I took two pills as I read online that it was necessary. The day after that, while still on the pills, I experienced my period. What should I do? Am I still protected?Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Yes, it is advisable to take two pills together if you miss one dose and then continue with the rest of the packet. Could you please let me know on which day you missed the dose? It seems you are still safe as long as you continue with the r... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor,The conception date of my pregnancy is determined by an ultrasound measuring the gestational age. Additionally, the possible date of sexual intercourse is noted. Please provide your insights.Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to the icliniq.com. Could you please specify which dates you are referring to? It would be helpful if you could provide more details. Additionally, could you let us know where the ultrasound scan was conducted? Sharing these details will allow us to better understand the situation. ... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 42-year-old male. I have a question about unprotected intercourse with my wife for just a couple of minutes before I pulled out. We really do not want a pregnancy, but we are concerned about the possibility of precum containing sperm, even in such a short time. I did not ejacul... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understood your concern. Firstly, I would like to inform you that precum can be ejaculated without being noticed in many cases, and it can contain viable sperm that could lead to pregnancy. Considering your partner's intercourse on the 18th day of... Read Full »
What are the chances of me getting preeclampsia if I had preeclampsia in my first pregnancy?
Query: Hello doctor.With my first pregnancy, I had severe preeclampsia, which was diagnosed six days after the 32nd week with the objective of inducing at 34 weeks but delivered three days later owing to failure to manage blood pressure. How likely is recurring preeclampsia in a subsequent pregnancy?Please... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Severe preeclampsia in the first pregnancy is harmful to future pregnancies because it raises the odds of preeclampsia in later pregnancies by five to seventy percent in many situations. I recommend that you begin taking medication to improve placental implantation as ... Read Full »