Medical Advice on "Infertility"

Why was my hCG 5 at three weeks and only 77 after 44 hours?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com There has to be a rise of more than 65 percent in 2 serial beta-hCG (human chorionic gonadotropin) values to establish the viability of the pregnancy. So the rise is adequate. However, you can repeat the serial beta-hC...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Sameer Kumar

Based on my sperm analysis reports, kindly let me know my condition.

Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com.I went through your reports (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity), and you have evident oligoasthenoteratozoospermia. This means low count, slow-moving and, higher immotile sperms, and also they are morphol...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Sameer Kumar

Please guide me whether a girl with low WBC faces difficulty in getting pregnant.

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Let me start by saying that, you can go ahead and marry. WBC (white blood cell) count has no connection with her getting pregnant. But I would be interested in what is this low range you are measuring. There is nothing muc...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. R Balakrishnan Menon

My semen analysis report presents with pus cells in the semen. Will it affect fertility?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. A semen analysis is advised when couples have problems in getting conceived. This test helps a doctor to determine whether a man is infertile. This also helps to determine whether low sperm...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Mahendra Thakre

Will I still pass fibroid tissue after six months of UFE?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. First of all, you are absolutely healthy and leading a healthy life. You are 50 years old and reaching menopause in a few years. Estrogen hormones from ovaries make fibroids grow. Once it gets stopped, there is an ab...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. R Balakrishnan Menon

I have irregular periods and hormonal imbalance. Kindly give an opinion on pelvis ultrasound.

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I am keeping in view that you are a diagnosed case of PCOD (polycystic ovarian disorder), hypothyroidism, Factor V Leiden mutation (genetic mutation that causes abnormal clotting), and ADHD (attention deficit hyperact...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Sameer Kumar

After taking Duphaston, I noticed brown discharge. Can I be pregnant?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Duphaston (Dydrogesterone) is given to correct hormone levels. They help in having a pregnancy. In your case, it is difficult to predict pregnancy from your history alone. If there is no pregnancy, there is an initiation...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Tinu Philip

Was my pregnancy test negative because I took it too soon? Please advise.

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Most home pregnancy tests are reliable. Most tests have an accuracy of over 99%. A false negative pregnancy test is when you are pregnant, but the test comes up negative. The most common reason for a false negative is yo...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. C Sharath Kumar

I took two contraceptive pills consecutively following two days of sex. Will this prevent pregnancy?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I fully understand your concern and will surely help you. These pills will work, but you will have to agree that the emergency contraceptive pills are hormone-based pills that should not be taken so often. Taking these p...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Reetika Joshi

I am 40 years old, have diabetes and thyroid disease. Can I conceive?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Getting straight to the point, you have various comorbidities which are preventing you from conceiving like: 1) Age. 2) AMH (Anti-mullerian hormone) of 0.3 ng/ml - This hormone indicates the ability of your ovaries ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Poonguzhali Liston