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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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Pre-ejaculation fluid fell on my lace panties. Kindly help.

Query: Hello doctor, My partner and I got intimate, and while I was pleasuring him using my hands, some of his pre-ejaculation fluid accidentally fell on my lace panties (he never ejaculated). Should I be worried or taking precautions, if so, please warn me about the side effects. I was also in my peak fe...  Read Full »


Dr. Vandana Andrews

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. The situation you described carries a very low risk of pregnancy or no risk at all. If you are worried about the possibility of pregnancy, you may consider taking emergency contraception as a precautionary measure. Emergency contraceptio...  Read Full »

Can I become pregnant by fingering with precum in the pool?

Query: Hello doctor,My partner and I were at a swimming pool. My partner looked to see whether he cummed in his swim shorts while in the water, he stated that he noticed that he pre-cummed since he still had an erection after it and did not finish completely. He then stated that he touched his cum, and 10 ...  Read Full »


Dr. Vandana Andrews

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. However, based on the information you provided, it is highly unlikely that you are pregnant. Pre-cum, which forms before ejaculation, does not contain enough sperm to cause pregnancy. Additionally, if your partner touc...  Read Full »

I missed my period, but the pregnancy test is negative. Why?

Query: Hello doctor,I missed my period last month, and I still have not gotten it this month. Today's pregnancy test came back negative. I usually have regular periods. Please help.Thank you.  Read Full »


Dr. Vandana Andrews

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. If you have a regular menstrual cycle and have missed your period for more than three weeks, or if you have taken pregnancy tests and they have all been negative, it is less likely that you are pregnant. Here are some suggestions: Wait a...  Read Full »

I am experiencing bleeding during pregnancy. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor, I am 35 years old, and I have experienced one miscarriage at 15 weeks. I am currently 12 weeks pregnant and noticed light bleeding today with dark blood clots. An ultrasound revealed a viable fetus with anterior myometrial contraction. I am also experiencing discomfort on the left sid...  Read Full »


Dr. Vandana Andrews

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern about the bleeding. Based on your symptoms and test results, it is possible that you are experiencing a subchorionic hemorrhage, a type of bleeding between the embryo and the uterine wall. This may cause discomfor...  Read Full »

I have irregular periods after using Mifepristone. Why?

Query: Hi doctor, I am 20 years old. I missed my period last month and got to know that I was pregnant. So I took Mifepristone. Now it has been more than a month since I had my periods. And I also have a lot of weight gain recently. My pregnancy test was negative this month. Please help. Thank you.  Read Full »


Dr. Vandana Andrews

Answer: Hi, I appreciate you signing up on icliniq.com. You now have exclusive access to expert medical opinion. Based on your symptoms, you may be experiencing a delay in your menstrual cycle due to the Mifepristone (Progesterone) medication you took. Mifepristone is commonly used as a medication to termin...  Read Full »

My periods are delayed, despite a negative pregnancy test. Why?

Query: Hello doctor,I am 20 years old, and my periods have been missing for the past ten days. I was last sexually active two weeks ago. The most recent pregnancy test showed a negative result, but I am experiencing symptoms such as back pain and increased frequency of urination.Please help. Thank you.  Read Full »


Dr. Vandana Andrews

Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I have read your query, and I can understand your concern.Based on the provided information, it is hard to comment as the pregnancy test is negative. Pregnancy tests are most accurate when taken after a missed period or around the time of your expected period. Consider t...  Read Full »

Is bloating and belching a sign of pregnancy?

Query: Hello doctor,About three months ago, while engaging in intimate activity with my boyfriend, I came into contact with a small amount of precum, which completely dried on my finger. Afterward, we stopped, and he took a phone call. However, during that time, he touched his penis, and there was a possib...  Read Full »


Dr. Vandana Andrews

Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I understand your concern. Based on the information you provided, it is unlikely that you are pregnant. The timing of your period after your partner touched his penis does not align with the typical two-week window for implantation and pregnancy. Additionally, the sympto...  Read Full »

Can implantation bleeding occur with a negative pregnancy test?

Query: Hello doctor,Yesterday, I experienced what I believe to be implantation bleeding. However, I had intercourse on a safe date and used protection, and my pregnancy test also returned negative. Please help.Thank you.  Read Full »


Dr. Vandana Andrews

Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I have read your query, and I can understand your concern.Implantation bleeding is light vaginal bleeding or spotting that occurs around the time of implantation when the fertilized egg attaches to the uterus. It can happen in some women approximately 6 to 12 days after ...  Read Full »

I am a married woman experiencing delayed period. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 28-year-old married woman with regular menstrual cycles. I engaged in intercourse four times in the week leading up to my expected period. My period is now three days late, and a pregnancy test indicated a negative result for hCG. Am I pregnant or could there be other reasons f...  Read Full »


Dr. Vandana Andrews

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. Based on the information you provided, it is unlikely that you are pregnant. Here is why: Regular periods: You mentioned that you have regular periods. This means that your menstrual cycle is predictable and occurs aro...  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 »


Dr. Vandana Andrews

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 »

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