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Can Lonopin cause any complication in a pregnant HIV patient?
Query: Hello doctor,My sister is 6 months and 20 days pregnant with ART. She is having premature ovarian dysfunction. She was on Lonopin 40 mg with Ecosprin tablets. She had undergone an ART procedure twice. All her reports were fine, but the fetus had no pulsations. So, she underwent an abortion twice. Ev... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. No, she should not stop low molecular weight injection and instead, she must take Enoxaparin (LMWX) and tablet Ecosprin 150 mg, as her previous history is such that we should not ignore it. If not taken, then she is at high risk fo... Read Full »
My wife has high TSH. How to ensure a successful pregnancy?
Query: Hello doctor, We are trying for pregnancy. My wife recently got some tests done namely a TORCH profile with the primary sample being serum through the ECLIA method. The toxoplasma IgG was 500.0 positive IU/mL and rubella IgM was 0.20 with negative COI. With the ELISA method, there is HSV I and II I... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your wife is immune to rubella and CMV (cytomegalovirus). If you just want to be sure about the recent infection get an avidity testing for CMV and rubella infection. Your TSH (thyroid-stimulating hormone) is very high. You need to see an endocrinologist or physician ... Read Full »
I got my periods after sex. Do I need to take I-pill now?
Query: Hello doctor, I had sex with my fiance last week but with precaution. Two days later, I got my periods. Is there any chance of getting pregnant? Also, please suggest can I take I-pill now as it is just 72 hours post-sex? Please answer. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. If your due periods have come on time then there are no chances of getting pregnant. So, there is no need for I-pill. Basically, with a regular menstrual cycle, your unsafe period starts from day-8 to day-18 of your cycle. Read Full »
Suggest the best method to prevent pregnancy.
Query: Hi doctor, I have a girlfriend. I have bought condoms to have sex. We are ready to have sex. We are planning to avoid pregnancy. We are planning to have intercourse once a year. Can condoms prevent the condition of pregnancy? What is the best method used to prevent pregnancy successfully? Please su... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Condoms should be used properly. It can prevent the condition of pregnancy. There should not be any breakage or leakage through the condom. If there is any doubt, your partner can take Unwanted 72 (Levonorgestrel) within 72 hours of intercourse. If you have sex once a y... Read Full »
Can Duphaston cause any problems during pregnancy?
Query: Hello doctor, My wife is pregnant for about five weeks. So the doctor suggested Duphastone three times, JC Folate one time, Myocyst two times a day. My wife has got miscarriage two times before that and she was also treated for PCOD last one year. I am scared about Duphastone. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the case summary. As she has had PCOD, in such patient, there is a deficiency of pregnancy hormone Progesterone. So we have to give from outside to support pregnancies. There is a history of two miscarriages. Can you tell me where did they occur a... Read Full »
Is it acceptable to take 0.1 oz of ginger during my pregnancy?
Query: Hi doctor, I am 15 weeks pregnant and I daily drink a green juice with about 0.1 oz of fresh ginger. I have just read that more than 0.05 oz of ginger daily can cause miscarriage and problems for the baby. Please, could you confirm if 0.1 oz of fresh ginger can be harmful to the baby? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Generally, ginger is taken during pregnancy to relieve nausea and vomiting of pregnancy but care should be taken if the patient is on blood thinners, etc. Ginger root tea in a moderate amount not exceeding more than 0.1 oz is acceptable. I think you should not take too ... Read Full »
How is toxoplasmosis diagnosed in pregnant women?
Query: Hello doctor, My wife is 28 years old, and her weight is 108 lbs. She is on Thyronorm 75 mcg for past one year. We did some blood tests a year back as per our gynecologist's advice in view of positive ANA two years back which came normal in the same year. According to that, her IgG for antiphospholi... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, to rule out acute infection or reinfection there is a role of IgM avidity testing and once the toxoplasmosis IgM is negative and IgG titers are high, then IgG titer is repeated every four weeks.The rising titers are suggestive of active infection, and amniocente... Read Full »
Should I be concerned about my vaginal pain in the third trimester of pregnancy?
Query: Hello doctor, I am suffering from vaginal pain in the third trimester of my pregnancy. This is my first child. I have taken iron and vitamin supplements. Is it normal or do I need to consult a doctor? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You are already in the 36th week of pregnancy. If there is a pain in the bony area, I suggest you take extra calcium 1000 mg tablet or increase the intake of milk and milk products. Do you have any discharge from the vagina or vaginal itching, burning, or any urinary ... Read Full »
I am eight weeks pregnant, and my rubella IgG test is positive. Kindly help.
Query: Hello doctor,I am eight weeks pregnant, and my rubella IgG test is positive. This is my second pregnancy, and I had a miscarriage in my first pregnancy during the second trimester. What should I do?Kindly help.Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. I suggest you repeat the rubella titer test after four to six weeks. If it is not rising, then no need to worry. It means no active infection, and you are immune; nothing is to be done. I have a few questions regarding ... Read Full »
Query: Hi doctor, I have a lot of stress going on right now and most of my anxiety is coming back on having oral intercourse with a guy but he did not ejaculate, there was precum though. I am on birth control but after doing the oral intercourse two days later I started my period that was a week early and... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. No, you can never get pregnant with oral intercourse only. Vaginal intercourse without precaution would lead to pregnancy during the fertile period. And the periods you are having is not because of pregnancy but may be because of hormonal imbalance. Get your thyroid ... Read Full »