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I take oral contraceptive pill. Is there a risk of breast cancer?
Query: Hi doctor, I am 20 years old, and I am a single child. I have been taking oral contraceptive TriNessa for about one and a half years. I have been trying to know whether this pill can cause breast cancer after a more prolonged period of use. The occurrence of breast cancer in my family was with my ma... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You have mentioned two medicines. Claritin (Loratadine and Pseudoephedrine) is used for allergy, and it is safe. Since your maternal grandmother had breast cancer, you are at high risk of getting breast cancer, but your mother is not having it now. You should do bre... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I am a married woman. My husband wants to avoid pregnancy for a few years. I usually take emergency contraceptive pills after unprotected sexual intercourse, but I conceived even after using that. My husband does not want to use condoms. Can you please explain the other contraceptive m... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You can have a wide choice of contraceptives that are convenient for you. It could be pills, implants, injections, intrauterine devices, etc. (Consult your specialist doctor, talk with them, and take medications with their consent.) 1. Oral contraceptive pills cons... Read Full »
Query: Hi, I am a 23-year-old. Me and my boyfriend decided and planned to have sex. But we promised each other to consult a doctor first so that we could be safe or to prevent having a baby. My concern is, what contraception should I use or take to avoid pregnancy, except condoms? I am not taking any medic... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. There are many contraceptive options, but it is better to use condoms. You can use contraceptive pills like Yasmine (Progesterone) if you do not want that. This is 21 tablets strip, which should be started from the fift... Read Full »
Can I get pregnant naturally after having an ectopic pregnancy?
Query: Hello doctor, I had an ectopic pregnancy. It was my first pregnancy. I am scared to get pregnant again. What kind of birth controls should I use? Can I get a normal pregnancy again? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Ectopic pregnancy is a common condition in females of reproductive age group and there is no need to get anxious for getting pregnant as most of the women with previous one ectopic pregnancy contemplates successful pregnancies in the future. You can use any type of c... Read Full »
How can I enjoy sex without getting pregnant? Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 34 year old female. I do not like sex because I am always worried that my partner will ejaculate inside me. He does not like using a condom. We always end up fighting during sex, as I ask him to use a condom and he does not want to. We have a son aged 9 years and I do not want anot... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Firstly, do not take Unwanted 72 very often. Any emergency contraceptive pill has several adverse effects. There are many options like the intrauterine copper device or oral cyclical pills which you can consider. Read Full »
Will a vasectomy affect my sexual life?
Query: Hi doctor, How safe is vasectomy? In the long term, will it affect my sexual life? Will it affect the capability to have erection of penis? Will it cause any kind of erectile problems? What are the side effects of vasectomy? How long does it take to heal? Is it possible to lead a normal, active li... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concerns. First of all, I like to assure you that vasectomy is a normal procedure and do not cause any impact on sexual life. It does not affect your life in any way, except the possibility of impregnating women, which is the ult... Read Full »
On which day should I start taking regular birth control pill for one month?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 21 years old female and interested in starting birth control pills. I have done all my checkups and everything was okay for me to start them when I get a period. But my periods became light and irregular and I could never predict when I am going to have one, so it has been a conf... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Ideally, birth control should be started from day 3 of your cycle regularly to stay protected. It is mandatory to start the pack in the proliferative phase. However, if started by seventh or eighth day, then an additional barrier contraceptive is advised to allow the... Read Full »
Is Depo-Provera injection good for me and how long to take it?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 17-year-old girl. I am taking a Depo-Provera injection. Is it good for me and how long should I take it? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. This injection is to be repeated every 12 weeks. This is quite an effective method of birth control when a lady cannot take oral pills. You can continue this as long as you want birth control and stop when you get pregnant. You can get pregnant three months after th... Read Full »
I am planning for contraception. Please advise.
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 37-year-old female with three children, and my spouse and I are considering various contraceptive options. I am particularly interested in learning more about vaginal rings as a method of birth control. Could you provide insights into its effectiveness, benefits, potential side eff... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I do understand your concern. Vaginal rings are hormonal contraceptives that contain estrogen and progestin. They function by preventing ovulation, thickening the cervical mucus, and modifying the uterine lining. When used consistently and correctly, they have an effectiv... Read Full »
How can we prevent unintended pregnancy?
Query: Hello doctor, I am getting married, and my wife and I are not aware of anything related to sex education. I read and watched a few videos about this topic on the internet, but they were too complicated and scientific, and we do not want any unwanted pregnancies because of our lack of knowledge. Coul... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. It is important to understand that every couple has a distinct situation, and the most effective method of avoiding an unintended pregnancy may vary depending on your age, general health, and personal preferences, amon... Read Full »