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It has been 90 days since my last period with negative pregnancy test. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I am 23 years old. My BMI rate is 29 and I am trying to conceive for the past one and a half years. I have irregular periods and my doctor prescribed me Duphaston tablets for getting periods last year. Should I take this medicine again? It has been 90 days since my last period. I tested... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You may be suffering from PCOD (polycystic ovary disease). If you want to conceive then the entire approach to treatment changes because we then focus on making you ovulate. Let me know your LMP (last menstrual period) and health history and also, any investigations don... Read Full »
I have been having periods for the past 14 days. Kindly help.
Query: Hello doctor,I have had a period of exactly 14 days, and it is not getting lighter. My mom thinks it is because I did not have my period for the last four to five months. Is this abnormal? What should I do?Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. I understand your concern. You are a teenager, and in this situation, your periods could be irregular and ovulatory. Sometimes hormonal imbalance or otherwise the body needs time to regulate cycles, and it is proper development. I suggest y... Read Full »
I am trying to conceive, but my periods are irregular despite taking hormonal therapy. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor,I have been trying to conceive for the last year but have not gotten it. My periods are irregular. I have taken hormonal therapy but with no success. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I would need more information regarding your hormonal levels, scan, blood tests, and whole medical history. I suggest 1. Have complete treatment for any health issue you have. 2. Have a balanced diet, weight, and BMI (body mass index). 3.... Read Full »
I had two missed carriages and my periods are irregular. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, We got married two years back, and we planned for pregnancy after one year. In between, I had two missed carriages, and my average period was 26 days, but now it is irregular. My period has been irregular for the last two months. Why is my period irregular, and when will my next ovulation... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. It would be best if you had a complete evaluation for irregular menstruation. Please do the following tests: 1) Urine routine and culture test. 2) Pap smear of vaginal discharge for microbiology and others. 3) Thyroid profile. 4) Complet... Read Full »
I have irregular periods and frequent episodes of dizziness and blurry vision. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, I am an 18-year-old who has always suffered from irregular periods since I was 12 years old. Before five years, I was taken to the hospital after feeling extremely dizzy, having blurred vision, numbness in my arms and legs, shortness of breath, and jaw clenching. My BP was 154/85 mmHg, an... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can totally understand that you are feeling frustrated with all that is going on in your life at this age. First of all, I need to sum up what I think is important from your shared information. You have irregular periods. Pain in abdomen and in groin region alternating ... 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 »
My doctor suggested pap smear for irregular period. Should I worry about cancer?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 24 years old. For the past two years, I have been having an irregular period cycle. My doctor recently suggested me to get my exam Pap smear. I have gained 60 pounds in the last three years. When I was younger, I had the HPV shots. I am nervous about the pap smear and having an ir... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You should not be afraid of pap smear, having pap smear test does not mean cancer it is only a routine check-up. Your irregular cycles may be due to the hormonal problem, and there is no relation with cancer. You should do an ultrasound test of the pelvis and blood t... Read Full »
Is it normal to have irregular periods with pain in a 52-year-old female?
Query: Hello doctor, My mother is facing pain at periodical time since 6 months and period facing two times in a month and it remains for 4 to 6 days. Although she never faced this situation before. My mother's age is 52 years now. What should she do now. Already visited two gynecologist and they advised u... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. From your history, it is obvious that your mother definitely has to go through the operation and remove the uterus. However, one thing is that there is nothing I found like ovarian tumor or something like that in USG (attachment removed to protect patient identity). ... Read Full »
I have delayed periods with negative pregnancy test. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I induced my period last month due to its delay after confirming no pregnancy. This month as well period is delayed by a week, but the urine pregnancy test says negative. Should I induce periods every month? I am trying to get pregnant after taking treatment for hypothyroidism. I have... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. If HSG (hysterosalpingography) is normal and you have irregular periods. Then have to try a different dose of medicines to induce ovulation and do an ovulation study. If required, then injection for healing ovulation can be done. Intercourses after ovulation for five da... Read Full »
What is the reason for my sister getting her menstrual periods every 15 days?
Query: Hello doctor, This question is regarding my sister. She is 33 years old. She is a mother of 6 year old twins. Two months ago, she was diagnosed with thyroiditis. From the last month, she gets her periods, once every 15 days. Kindly tell me the probable reason and the course of action to be taken. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your sister has subclinical hypothyroidism. Start her on tablet Eltroxin (Thyroxine) 50 mcg, once daily, to be taken early in the morning on an empty stomach. Get the TSH levels repeated after three months. Thyroid abnormalities may be one of the reason for menstrual ... Read Full »