Medical Advice on "Childbirth Educator"

Could altered menstrual cycle be related to intimacy?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Ideally, Meprate - Medroxyprogesterone should be taken only after confirming the absence of pregnancy as Meprate has a tendency of causing incomplete abortion. So, it would be wise to get a serum beta hCG (human chori...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Sonal Prasad

Is there any topical medicine for easy penetration into vagina?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Sperms have to enter deep into the vagina for pregnancy to happen. Initially, during intercourse for newlyweds, full penetration might be difficult to achieve. You just need to increase the duration of foreplay to inc...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Dattaprasad Balasaheb Inamdar

Can cocaine get attached to sperm and affect the baby?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The sperms ejaculated are formed 3 to 5 days before the actual sex process. If you have never used them before and used them only a few hours before sex, then there should be no problem of malformations in the baby. Neit...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Sonal Prasad

Will PCOS delay pregnancy?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Having seen your PCOS reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity), it is suggested that you should opt for controlled ovarian stimulation and intrauterine insemination procedure. It will increase your chanc...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Sameer Kumar

I am 15 weeks pregnant. Is it safe to go for a swim?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. If you know swimming before pregnancy, then you can do it during pregnancy also. Take a few precautionary steps. If you do not have a risk of threatened miscarriage, a low lying placenta or other complications, then ther...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Uzma Arqam

I am 38 weeks pregnant but ultrasound suggests growth of 36 weeks. Will it affect the baby?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The growth of the child is two weeks smaller for 38 weeks but corresponding to its ultrasound age, the weight of the baby is fine. There is a likelihood that you may have had an irregularity in your menses earlier and...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Sameer Kumar

Having PCOS since I was young. Will I be able to conceive naturally?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com.It is good that you continued Ginette 35 (Cyproterone acetate and Ethinyl estradiol) to date. Your menses would have been regular after being placed on Ginette 35 to date as I presume. If you wish to conceive, then you m...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Sameer Kumar

Could the presence of back pain, tender breasts, and moodiness suggest the possibility of a recurring yeast infection or recent conception?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. You seem to be experiencing symptoms of a vaginal infection, which can be transmitted during sex. Both partners should be treated simultaneously, as the infection can recur i...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Balakrishnan R

Is there a possibility to cure cloacal anomaly before birth?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your question in detail, and I know that you are very concerned about your child. The absent anal opening is due to a congenital anomaly. Usually, when one congenital anomaly is present, there are chances ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Deepak Patel

Is it safe to take Prozac during pregnancy?

Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com.Congratulations on your good news and I went through your query.In my opinion, you can continue with Prozac (Fluoxetine) in your case. There are no human studies conducted on Prozac, but animal studies have shown variable ef...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Megha Tuli