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How long does it take for the uterus lining to thicken?
Query: Hello doctor, I would like to know how long it takes for the uterus lining to thicken. I have been using birth control for about six years and I am now off of it for almost two months. We are trying for a baby but I was told that the uterus lining usually needs to be 9 mm at least. Could you please ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is a well-known fact that birth control pills especially oral contraceptives suppress ovulation and hence cause thinning of endometrial lining. This is more when used for a prolonged time and you have used it for six years. You need to get investigated for pelvic in... Read Full »
I have hirsutism, cystic acne, and heavy periods. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I have hirsutism, cystic acne, and painful heavy bleeding periods. I consulted a gynecologist, and she gave me birth control pills. I told her I wanted to become pregnant. I also expressed concerns about endometriosis and PCOS. I am confused because I am trying to become pregnant. I d... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Your concern about PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome), and endometriosis (a condition in which the tissue that lines the uterus grows outside the uterus) should first be investigated and established. I suggest you perform the following tests... Read Full »
I get severe stomach pain on using birth control pills. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 20 year old female. I was a patient of vertigo and migraine earlier; however, I do not have any symptoms. I have taken an Ipill three to four times and started getting painful menses. The pain starts before I get my period and gets worse after the onset of the period. I also exp... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Most likely, you are suffering from IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) with overlapping fecal incontinence. Firstly a small briefing on irritable bowel syndrome and why every patient is a unique case when we deal with IBS. In IBS, there is some problem in the functional abili... Read Full »
I worry about pregnancy despite taking a pill. Kindly help.
Query: Hi doctor, I had unprotected sex, and a few hours later, I took i-Pill. I got slight bleeding only for one day. I got a urine pregnancy test done thrice, and it was negative. My beta hCG was less than 2.3 mlU/ml. Please help. Thanks. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I have reviewed your reports (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity), and everything seems fine. Have you consulted a gynecologist or a radiologist for the ultrasound? Based on your complaints and examinations, I do not think ... Read Full »
Will taking Estelle and Primolut N interfere with the effectiveness of birth control pills?
Query: Hello doctor, I am taking Estelle and Primolut N medications to manage my PCOS. But will these medicines impact the effectiveness of the birth control pill?Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq,com. I went through your query and understood your concern. Primolut N (Norethisterone) is a medication containing the hormone progesterone, which is sometimes used to treat certain conditions such as irregular periods, endometriosis, or delayed periods. Estelle (progest... Read Full »
When to start birth control pills for unprotected sex?
Query: Hello doctor,My boyfriend and I are planning to have intercourse next month without a condom. Could you suggest which birth control pills I could use? When should I start having the pills? As it is a one-time activity (as he will be traveling abroad) how soon after the act can I discontinue the pill... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. In that case, plan to have sex during your safe period, which is between day one to ten of your periods. During the sustained period you need not use any medication or the contraceptive pill. There is no chance of pregnancy as there is no ovulation happening during t... Read Full »
How to cure the small, red bumps on the side of the opening of my vagina?
Query: Hi doctor, I am 22 years old. I have a small lump on the side of the opening of my vagina. It is red and does not grow in size or cause pain. It is located about a half cm to one cm on the left side of the vagina, but I can only feel it when I hover on my knees and push out or when I am done poopin... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It seems like a Bartholin's cyst, as per your description. It is due to the blockage of the ducts of the glands that are present in the vagina. Currently, you do not require treatment. Only when it becomes painful or has a discharge will you need to seek medical atte... Read Full »
I missed birth control pills. Can I take an emergency pill?
Query: Hello doctor, I am on birth control pills called Yasmin for around four months. I take pills daily at night after sex that is anytime between 10 p.m. and 12.30 a.m. In the current cycle, I missed the pill twice but took it immediately the next morning and then took the normal pill of that particular... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. As you have tablets from your schedule, you need to have a backup protection like condoms to prevent pregnancy as unprotected intercourse is not advisable. It is advisable you continue the pack of your pill daily until completion and then stop for your withdrawal ble... Read Full »
After taking eight Yaz pills, I feel sick with nausea. Is it due to a side effect of drugs?
Query: Hello doctor, I decided to use birth control pills two months back. I took the whole pack and then decided I will rather stop, because of all the bad effects that they have on our body. I got my period after I stopped taking the pills, but this month I did not get my period. I had sexual intercourse... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I see you have messed up your hormonal balance. Your first step was absolutely right. The principle of emergency contraception is that it is a very high dose of progesterone hormone. This is the same hormone produced in the second half of periods after ovulation. Thi... Read Full »
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 30-year-old female and have had irregular periods my entire life. When I was 19 years old, I took birth control pills, which helped regulate my cycle, but my menstrual cycle was still not regular. I then went off birth control pills for a few years, went back off for several more, ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Possible causes are polycystic ovarian syndrome and thyroid problems. I suggest getting the following tests: hemoglobin, complete blood count, C-reactive protein, thyroid stimulating hormone, fasting blood glucose, HbA1C, lipid profile, serum... Read Full »