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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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Is it safe to fly when I am 23 weeks pregnant?

Query: Hello doctor, I had my second anomaly scan at 18 weeks and the reports showed the impression that the placenta is at posterior wall mid and lower part grade I. The lower margin of the placenta is 1 inch away from internal os. Also, there is a breech presentation. What does it mean? The doctor told m...  Read Full »


Dr. Deepika Joshi

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Breech presentation at this gestational age has no significance. The placenta is 1 inch from os means that it is slightly in the lower segment. No need to take bed rest. Just avoid jerky traveling. It is not life-threatening. There is a slightly increased risk of ...  Read Full »

Should I take an emergency contraceptive pill after having protected sex on my ovulation day?

Query: Hello doctor, I had protected sex two days back around the afternoon. But that was my ovulation day. Should I take an emergency contraceptive pill tomorrow morning? Will that work anymore? My due period is preferably after 13 days. I had taken an emergency contraceptive pill before three months.  Read Full »


Dr. Deepika Joshi

Answer: Hello, Wecome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. If you had protected sex then there is no need to take the pill. Condoms if used properly have a very low failure rate but if you have any doubt or you are very anxious then I would advise you to take an emergency pill. It would definitely wo...  Read Full »

My wife is 8 weeks pregnant. Possibility of a safe pregnancy?

Query: Hello doctor, We have had four scans at 5 weeks-4 days, 6 weeks-4 days, 7 weeks-4 days, and 8 weeks-5 days. The doctor has said that everything is normal so far. The growth has been normal, and the size is okay. So what are the chances of success? We are worried because we keep reading about risks.  Read Full »


Dr. Deepika Joshi

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. I would like to know some more details. Is this your first pregnancy? Do you have any other illnesses like diabetes or hypertension? Please answer the above questions. Thanks and take care.  Read Full »

Can I get pregnant while taking medicines for PCOD?

Query: Hello doctor, I am 27 years now. Two years back I was diagnosed with PCOS. My weight is 132 lbs now. I consumed Met PCO care and Ginette 35 for the last two years. Here I am attaching my last USG report. I want to know if I will able to get pregnant or not and moreover, what is the last age for gett...  Read Full »


Dr. Deepika Joshi

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Stop Ginette (Ethinyl Estradiol) if you want to plan. You can continue with Met PCO care (D-Chiro-Inositol and Methylfolate). Do some lifestyle and dietary modifications. Stop junk food. Lose some weight. You will conceive. Fertility usually starts decreasing after 3...  Read Full »

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