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Is it good to take Cytomid during pregnancy?
Query: Hi doctor, I am 6 weeks and 4 days pregnant. I have been on Cytomid 250 due to hair fall. I had my last period two months back during the end of the month and I discontinued Cytomid 250 out of pregnancy suspicion during the same period the following month. I have been told that by baby is growing at... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Cytomid (Flutamide) is an anti-androgen and should not be taken in early pregnancy. It is a known teratogenic medicine. In pregnancy four to six weeks is the period of organogenesis during which you took the medicine. So, I strongly recommend you to terminate this p... Read Full »
Can antibiotics be taken for Klebsiella infection during pregnancy?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 15 weeks pregnant and have been suffering from urinary tract infections on and off for the last month. I gave my urine for culture and it showed up Klebsiella one lakh count. My gynecologist advised to take Norfloxacin 400 mg twice a day but the internet has a mixed review of the ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query. Norfloxacin can be given in the second trimester of pregnancy that is after 13 weeks. Your urine culture report shows that it will be sensitive to Norfloxacin. Klebsiella is a very resistant bacteria. You will need a prolonged treatment with N... Read Full »
What are the chances of pregnancy with the woman on top position?
Query: Hi doctor, I am 29 years old and my wife is 26. I have been married for 2 years now. We are trying for baby since last 1 year but with no positive result. We used to intercourse as per ovulation calculator but my problem is that I can ejaculate only when she is on top. I fail to ejaculate when I am ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. First, I would like to tell you that there is no problem in conception even if woman is on top. The possibility of pregnancy is not in the position. Women can get pregnant even when semen is outside the vulva or thighs and even with precum. So, do not lose hope. I went... Read Full »
Can sex on fourth day of period cause pregnancy?
Query: Hello doctor, I had sex on the fourth day of my period. Intercourse (just for a few minutes) but ejaculate outside. During sex, I was still bleeding. My cycle is usually around 27 to 30 days. The latest cycles were 30, 30, 28, and 27. Is there any chance that I will get impregnated? Also, I did not ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Periods is the safest time to have unprotected intercourse whereas pregnancy is concerned. It is highly unlikely to conceive during periods. There is no need of taking Plan B in such case. So do not worry. Read Full »
Can listeria infection result in fatal complications in a baby?
Query: Hello doctor, My wife is 18 weeks pregnant. Last night we went out for dinner and she ordered a shrimp cocktail. The shrimp seems a bit off and so she only ate 3 or 4 then we returned them. She also felt a little unwell the next morning, but she had no fever. Her temperature was 34.5 degree Celsius.... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query. Listeria infection (through listeria contaminated food) is as such rare but if it does occur it is usually fatal for the baby. I am not trying to scare you. If you really feel that the shrimp might be undercooked and your wife did have som... Read Full »
Does an expired I-pill be effective?
Query: Hi doctor, I took I-pill four days back, but after taking it, I noticed that it had already expired three months ago. Is there anything serious? Will the I-pill be ineffective? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Since the pill was expired, it is likely to fail and not be able to prevent a pregnancy. Side effects as such are not expected. However, please do a pregnancy test and check if periods get delayed. Read Full »
Is there a chance of pregnancy with negative urine pregnancy test?
Query: Hello doctor, I have not had a period for over a month and a half. I am sexually active, and my partner always uses the pull out method. I know that it is not the best method, and you can still get pregnant from it. I have taken four UPT, and they all came back negative. My doctor did not give me a ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. If your tests came negative, most likely you are not pregnant, and it must be a hormonal disturbance. However, I would like to inform you that a pregnancy in which tests can be negative is known as a molar pregnancy. But it is an extremely rare condition and is an abn... Read Full »
Can taking contraceptive pills before sex be effective in preventing pregnancy?
Query: Hi doctor, How can pregnancy be avoided completely without the help of condoms? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Theoretically abstinence is the only way to ensure that one does not get pregnant. However, practically speaking there are many ways to avoid pregnancy. It ranges from using condoms to contraceptive pills to intrauterine devices to achieve longer contraception. If no met... Read Full »
How can pregnancy be tested after sexual intercourse?
Query: Hello doctor, I and my fiancee became physical last week. Now we are in doubt that she might be pregnant. We need some help and suggestions regarding this. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. There is no contraceptive that will work now as it has been a week. Emergency contraceptive works only within 72 hours. I suggest you wait for her period and if it gets delayed by a week do a pregnancy test and check. If positive we can handle the issue as per your need... Read Full »
Is it true that rest will increase FL and HL of a fetus?
Query: Hello doctor, How to increase the FL and HL in a fetus, when lagging behind about two to three weeks in the third trimester? Is it a major problem? Please suggest the treatment. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. It is normal for certain parameters to lag behind the gestational age of three to four weeks in the third trimester. There is no way to increase these parameter bits and there is no need to worry. These are just measurements and are subject to... Read Full »