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I have delayed periods and sore breasts. Am I pregnant?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 34 days late for my period and have regular periods otherwise. I have discharge, pimples, and sore breasts. I am currently taking the tablets Sertraline and Trazadone. Can I be pregnant? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Take a blood serum beta hCG (human chorionic gonadotropin) test to clear your pregnancy status. You have not mentioned your menstrual medical history, but stress, anxiety, work overload, hormonal imbalance, thyroid irregularities, illness, strict diet, strenuous exer... Read Full »
I am pregnant and experiencing acid reflux. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am 14 weeks pregnant, and I suffer from continuous severe acid reflux, from the past 7 to 8 weeks. I consulted my gynecologist, but she did not give any medicine. Antacids are not effective at all, and I have a feeling of food stuck in my throat and chest. It is very unpleasant and u... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I am sorry that you have severe discomfort. You know that acid reflux and nausea are common in pregnancy. Sometimes, small and frequent meals can be tolerated. I suggest you try taking a ginger-based candy 15 minutes before you get out of bed. It is better ... Read Full »
Whether mild spotting is a sign of pregnancy or period?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 22 years old. I am trying to conceive for the second time. I have a 3-year-old son and it was a natural birth. I am not on any medication. My period was always regular and I get them every month. But about 3 months ago, my period days changed from the beginning of the month to ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. There are multiple reasons for not being able to conceive. First, it depends on the time for which you guys are trying. Only after a year of unprotected intercourse, we can start the evaluation. And that you have conceived once naturally means the mechanics are all c... Read Full »
What could be the reason for no ovulation, and how to treat it?
Query: Hello doctor, I have been taking Clomid since early this year. I started with 50 mg and there was no ovulation. So, then I took 100 mg and again no ovulation. Now, I am on 150 mg and according to the OPK, I ovulated on the 17th. I know this sounds crazy, but I feel different. I have a pulling pain i... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com As you mentioned, it is too early to diagnose pregnancy even in the blood. Had you ovulated on the 17th as you say, it would have reached the tube on that day. Let us say, the sperm too had reached at the same time and formed an embryo, it would stay in the tube for fo... Read Full »
Is spotting after a while of intercourse an early symptom of pregnancy?
Query: Hello doctor, I and my partner had intercourse two days ago. He used a condom but can I still have a chance with pregnancy. But two days after intercourse my stomach starts to hurt and I am spotting blood. I have read about spotting to be a sign of pregnancy but after a week after intercourse can i... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help. Based on the information provided, I would like to rightfully start by saying that condoms are 98.9 % effective in preventing conception. The 1.1 % is due to a poorly ma... Read Full »
Is my pregnancy-related pelvic pain and dizziness normal?
Query: Hello doctor, My LMP is 20th April. I carried out two UPT last month and the results were negative. Today morning, I again checked and found that the result is positive. I am feeling pain in the pelvic region and dizziness in the morning. Please suggest me what to do. Are there possibilities of medi... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The pregnancy symptoms can present with mild lower abdominal pain, especially in the flanks, with occasional dizziness, retching, and nausea, which are the effects of increasing progesterone levels and it is normal. As long as there is no bleeding per vaginum, there ... Read Full »
Had bleeding after my last sex, but having temperature and vomiting since one week. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, I had sex with my partner before ten days. She took Postpone 72 on the next day. She had bleeding after a week for four days. Now, she has temperature and vomiting for a week. Is she pregnant? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Just do a urine pregnancy test, if you think, that she is pregnant. But mostly it will be negative. Now, she has temperature and vomiting mostly due to something other reason. It could be due to gastroenteritis if she ate food from outside. Consult a nearby physician. Y... Read Full »
Are burning sensation and spotting after urination signs of implantation?
Query: Hello doctor, I woke up suddenly at 1'o clock in the night to urinate. I have a burning sensation after that. I woke up once an hour until about 5 am and having the same problem. There was only little urination, and the burning sensation started to decrease after each time I urinate. At around 4 am... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. This can well be an implantation bleed considering you have had unprotected sex recently unless proven otherwise. The EPT (early pregnancy test) test is not sensitive enough during the cycle at all, and can only detect the hCG levels on the seventh day post missed pe... Read Full »
Are occasional spotting and breast tenderness signs of early pregnancy?
Query: Hi doctor, I have had some on and off spotting for three to four days. It is pinkish color and then I have a little brown color when I clean myself. I have had no cramps, no pains, no nausea the only thing that I have had is my areolae are super sensitive. My last period was the last week of last mo... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. According to your information, today is a bit early to have pregnancy test positive. None of these signs predict pregnancy. Urine pregnancy test and also the serum beta HCG (human chorionic gonadotropin) is usually suggested at least one day after the expected period. B... Read Full »
I feel heaviness in my pelvic area. Am I pregnant?
Query: Hello doctor, I am trying to have baby. Actually, we started trying just last month. I think we timed it well during and before ovulation. I started feeling to have cramps after having sex. I never feel cramps at the time of ovulation. So, it was unusual. It used to increase when I stand for long. I... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Usually, it takes more time to have these symptoms. Though you are right that these signs and symptoms are consistent with symptoms of early pregnancy, but it is unlikely to experience them so soon if you were actually pregnant. But do not lose hope, there are always ex... Read Full »