Medical Advice on "Obstetrics and Gynaecology"

How to induce lactation to breastfeed my adopted baby?, Answered by Dr. Sujata Mittal

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for corresponding and connecting through icliniq. Yes, I had a study, and it is lovely that you are adopting a baby girl. Perinorm (Metoclopramide) does cause increased intestinal motility. Well, every drug has ... View thread »

Does trisomy 21 of 1:250 report show high risk?, Answered by Dr. Nadia Khan

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. 1 in 250 is a high risk for trisomy which means your risk of having a baby with trisomy 21 is 1 out of 250. But this test is only a screening test which means that they just calculate the risk of having a baby with ... View thread »

How to manage heavy periods with clots?, Answered by Dr. Sameer Kumar

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. If this is the first time that you are experiencing excessive bleeding and clots are being passed, then you can opt for antifibrinolytics for controlling the bleeding presently. You can choose for an ultrasound pelvis ... View thread »

My Mentzer's index is 21. Will it affect my baby?, Answered by Dr. Nadia Khan

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Menterz index 21 means that you have iron deficiency anemia. Yes, it can affect your baby in certain ways if you do not seek medical advice. Anemia may lead to smaller babies, growth restricted babies and also preterm ... View thread »

Is it normal to get spotting during fertile period?, Answered by Dr. Sameer Kumar

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. If you have been sexually active during your fertile window, then this could be an implantation bleed, get a serum beta hCG test to confirm pregnancy. If you are not, then the most common cause of mid-cycle spotting ... View thread »

Why is my vaginal opening white with itching?, Answered by Dr. Sameer Kumar

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The presence of itching over the vaginal opening with white discoloration is a possible indication of vulval candidiasis or fungal infection which can be treated with local and oral antifungals, but before starting ... View thread »

Kindly guide me about the difference between birth control and combined contraceptive pills., Answered by Dr. Uzma Arqam

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Birth control contraceptive pills are hormonal pills that help to prevent conception by interfering with the normal menstrual cycle and inhibits ovulation, conception, fertilization, and implantation. These pills are ... View thread »

I am pregnant and have UTI. Please help., Answered by Dr. Sameer Kumar

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You may repeat the urinary routine microscopy test again and if the symptoms are still present, likely that you are resistant to Cephalexin and hence can be started on Nitrofurantoin 100 mg which is category B pregnancy ... View thread »

Please give me some premarital advice., Answered by Dr. Purushottam Sah

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read and understood your problem. Regarding birth control, you can use a condom or your wife can use oral contraceptive pill OCP. There are several brands having no major difference so use easily available one. ... View thread »

How important is Folic acid during pregnancy?, Answered by Dr. Uzma Arqam

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. A pre-pregnancy Folic acid requirement is there. Actually Folic acid is best to start three months in advance before conception. As soon as the lady misses her first period, an initial base of central nervous system ... View thread »