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Pregnancy

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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I had non-penetrative sex with my partner on the last day of my period. Is there any possibility of pregnancy?

Query: Hello doctor, I am 20 years old and had sex with my partner on the last day of my period, but we did not penetrate. We only had fingering sex. But we were not sure if sperms were on his hand or not. However, his hand was dry when he fingered me. I am a little bit confused about pregnancy. Now, I am...  Read Full »


Dr. Sanap Sneha Umrao

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. According to your description in such situations, it is very rare to get pregnant. Also, if you had sex on the last day of your menstrual cycle then that was your safe day so there is no chance of getting pregnant....  Read Full »

I recently found out that I am pregnant, approximately a week ago. Is it normal to have the first prenatal appointment at 16 weeks of pregnancy?

Query: Hello doctor, I recently found out that I am pregnant, approximately a week ago. However, when I called to schedule my first prenatal appointment, I was informed that I would not be able to have an appointment until I am 16 weeks pregnant. I feel that this is an unusually late time to have the firs...  Read Full »


Dr. Sanap Sneha Umrao

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. I have reviewed your query and understand your concerns. After confirming your pregnancy, it is recommended to schedule your first visit to a healthcare professional as early as possible. During this visit, several necessary investigati...  Read Full »

I suffer from PCOS and do not get my periods. Is there any chance of getting pregnant by taking progesterone tablets?

Query: Hello doctor, I suffer from PCOS and do not get my period naturally. Only after taking tablets I get my period. Can I get pregnant by taking Progesterone tablets and in the three-day gap after consuming the tablets if we get physical? Is there any chance of getting pregnant? Please help. Thanks.  Read Full »


Dr. Sanap Sneha Umrao

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Taking a Progesterone tablet three days ago would not prevent the pregnancy, but you must have taken this medicine because you missed your periods, so you have intercourse on a safe day. So there is no chance of getting pregnant. Also, PCO...  Read Full »

I had unprotected sex, and I am spotting without any clots eight days later. Please help.

Query: Hi doctor, My period ended eight days before in the morning, and I had unprotected sex in the evening. Today, eight days after, I am spotting without any clots. The blood is also red-colored and thin. I hope you can give me an opinion about this. I want to avoid pregnancy. How should I end it? Pleas...  Read Full »


Dr. Sanap Sneha Umrao

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. If you have regular periods, then do not worry. You had intercourse on a safe period, and there is no possibility of getting pregnant if you are sure about your dates, and after that, you did not go through any sexual activity. The emergenc...  Read Full »

My partner and I decided to consult a doctor before having sex to avoid pregnancy. What precautions should we take?

Query: Hi, I am a 23-year-old. Me and my boyfriend decided and planned to have sex. But we promised each other to consult a doctor first so that we could be safe or to prevent having a baby. My concern is, what contraception should I use or take to avoid pregnancy, except condoms? I am not taking any medic...  Read Full »


Dr. Sanap Sneha Umrao

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. There are many contraceptive options, but it is better to use condoms. You can use contraceptive pills like Yasmine (Progesterone) if you do not want that. This is 21 tablets strip, which should be started from the fifth...  Read Full »

I am a 5-week pregnant female with PCOS. What are the complications with PCOS in pregnancy?

Query: Hi doctor, I have PCOS, and I got pregnant with it. I am at five weeks and four days of my pregnancy. My doctor has given me folic acid, Glucophage, Duphaston, Estranor, and Loprin, along with weekly injections of Ivf-C 5000 and Gravidol. I want to know how long I would have to take these medicines ...  Read Full »


Dr. Sanap Sneha Umrao

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com I understand your concern. These medicines are progesterone based, which is required for maintaining the pregnancy. In pregnancy, progesterone is mainly secreted by the placenta, so at 12 to 14 weeks placenta is completely formed. After that, you can stop these medic...  Read Full »

I am in my third month of pregnancy, with pain in my lower abdomen, dizziness, vomiting, and indigestion. Please help.

Query: Hi doctor,I am in my third month of pregnancy, feeling pain in my lower abdomen, dizziness, vomiting, and food digestion problem. Please help.Thanks.  Read Full »


Dr. Sanap Sneha Umrao

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. It is common to get vomiting in the first trimester. To avoid this, you can do the following: Take small frequent meals instead of taking two big meals. In the morning, have dry toast or biscuits before having anything else. Drink plenty...  Read Full »

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