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Is it good to take Ovasafe and Duphaston while planning for pregnancy?
Query: Hi doctor, I am 20 years old and got married a year ago. I had a problem with water bubbles formed up in my uterus and causing irregular periods. I used Folvite and Cystelia 35 for three months. Now, the doctor has given the following tablets and informed that I could get pregnant if I use those med... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. These medications are very safe. I suggest you Folic acid supplements, as it has to be taken three months before planning to for pregnancy. You can discontinue Ovasafe and Duphaston till you want to plan for pregnancy. But, you can continue Folic acid supplements. Eve... Read Full »
We are scared about twin pregnancy complications. Please advise.
Query: Hi doctor, My sister-in-law is 3 months pregnant. Three days ago, during her antenatal scan, we came to know that it is a monozygotic twin pregnancy. We have a few questions. How to know that it is not a conjoined twin? I have attached the scan reports. Please let us know whether the growth is fine.... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Firstly, my hearty congratulations for twin pregnancy. I have gone through the reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity) and they are perfectly fine. There are no signs of conjoined twins. NT (nuchal translucency) is normal and both nasal bones are seen. ... Read Full »
I took pills after non-penetrative sex. Can I get pregnant?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 28 years old. Last night my fiance and I got intimate. While doing so, he rubbed his penis all over my genital area. I am not sure if there was any penetration. A few hours after the closeness, I took an Unwanted-72. My last menstrual period was before three days. Could you pleas... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. As you have taken an emergency pill within 72 hours of intercourse, there is no chance of pregnancy. So relax and do not worry about it. Take care. Read Full »
I took Unwanted 72 after sex. Will I get pregnant?
Query: Hello doctor, My periods ended on 10th, and I had sex on 12th. Within an hour after intercourse, I took Unwanted 72. On 14th, I bled only for one day. Is there a chance of pregnancy or not? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Since you have taken the emergency pill within 72 hours of intercourse there is no chance of pregnancy. The bleeding could be because of hormonal changes due to the pill you have taken and its withdrawal bleeding. So, relax and do not worry. Read Full »
Can an increasing embryo line suggest pregnancy?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 34-year-old lady. Trying to conceive. I had a follicular study. On ninth day, my right ovary size was 7 mm and left was not developed and on 11th day scan, it is showing the same values. But my embryo line has increased from 5.2 to 5.9. What does it mean? Am I pregnant or not? Plea... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Since the size of endometrial thickness has increased and the size of the ovary follicle has increased, there are chances of pregnancy. Try during your fertile period which is between 12 to 24 days of your periods. Get started with Folic acid supplements. However, if yo... Read Full »
I am experiencing breast pain and cramps. Am I pregnant?
Query: Hello doctor, I have PCOS. I had my period a month back. My periods are mostly irregular and I usually have cramps in stomach and my breasts hurt before periods not every time though. I had oral sex with my fiance yesterday, he was wearing a condom throughout but he rubbed his genitals on my vagina.... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. As you have taken the emergency pill within 72 hours of intercourse, there is no chance of pregnancy. These symptoms could be because of hormonal changes due to the pill you have taken. So relax and do not worry. However, if you have a doubt then get back to me. Read Full »
Why is my period late after taking emergency contraception?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 42-year-old female. I had my last period on third of this month. I had unprotected sex on twenty first. I had an I-pill on the same day. My usual menstrual cycle is 26 to 28 days, but there are no symptoms of periods. Is there any reason to worry? When will I get my periods? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. As you have taken an emergency contraceptive pill within 72 hours of intercourse, there is no chance of pregnancy. The delay could be because of hormonal changes due to your pill. So relax and do not worry. However, if you doubt, get a urine pregnancy test done with ... Read Full »
Why do women become fat during or after pregnancy?
Query: Hello doctor, I would like to know why do women become fat during or after pregnancy? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Women become fat because of lack of physical activity, exercise, fluid redistribution during and post pregnancy. All these factors cause weight gain. Read Full »
Sex after abortion cause pregnancy
Query: Hello doctor, I recently had a vacuum abortion in the first trimester three days ago and just had sexual intercourse two days later. Currently, I am on my last day of antibiotics given by the hospital and will start on Microgynon tomorrow. I am afraid of getting pregnant again. Do I have to immediat... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. As you just had an abortion, there is no chance of pregnancy because there is no ovulation happening during this period. So relax and do not worry. You need not take any medication, but be very careful next time. Read Full »
When can I get the level two ultrasound?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a female, and I am primigravida (17 weeks and 6 days). According to my LMP, I am 17 weeks and 6 day pregnant but according to my NT scan (done in 12 to 13 week )-gestation period showing pregnancy of 18 weeks and 3 days till date. Now I have to go for level two ultrasound, and my ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The number of weeks will be counted according to your scan date. So according to which your TIFFA (targeted imaging for fetal anomalies) scan will be dated. The TIFFA or anomaly scan, which you have mentioned can be done from 18 to 24 weeks and will give clear result... Read Full »