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Why am I not getting pregnant despite having regular periods?
Query: Hello doctor, We are planning for pregnancy. I am getting regular periods without delay with 28 to 30 days cycles. However, I am not getting pregnant. What to do? Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query. It can be concerning if you are having regular periods but are not able to conceive. However, it is essential to remember that getting pregnant can sometimes take time, even for healthy couples. It is advised to try for a year before seeki... Read Full »
My wife's scan shows breech position. Is it concerning?
Query: Hi doctor, My wife is 29 weeks pregnant. Today we had one ultrasound scan and the report is as follows. Single live fetus in breech presentation and 2v umbilical cord. Is this a big problem? Will it cause any problem to my baby during or after birth? Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The breech position is not a concern at the moment as it might change till 34 weeks in all and can become cephalic. Your wife's ultrasound report does not show any good sign for the baby's development and a single umbilical artery (2 vessel umbilical cord) is an aber... Read Full »
Is it possible to be pregnant and not see anything on an ultrasound?
Query: Hi doctor, My wife is 8 weeks 2 days pregnant. But, our doctor is unable to see anything on the day of scanning. I am worried. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Sometimes, the pregnancy will be detected late on ultrasound. If she has no problem and the urine pregnancy test is positive, then repeat the ultrasound after two weeks. Read Full »
Is there another cause for my delayed period or am I pregnant?
Query: Hi doctor, I had my period about a month ago. Usually, my period arrives around the same time each month, but this time, it did not come on schedule. Concerned, I took two pregnancy tests about five days apart, but both came back negative. I then underwent pelvic sonography, which showed normal res... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. The ability to detect a pregnancy on an ultrasound scan depends on the strength of the ultrasound machine and the age of the pregnancy. Usually, most abdominal ultrasound scans can detect a pregnancy by six weeks... Read Full »
I have glaucoma during pregnancy. Will labor pressure cause damage to my eyes?
Query: Hi doctor, I had keratoconus and started developing glaucoma. My eyes are really weak, and my right eye is at its thinnest point. I will upload reports from my doctor. I am pregnant and scared labor pressure. Will it cause any harm to my eyes? What is your opinion? I am on Euthyrox 25 for underactiv... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The condition is really bad in your right eye (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Use scleral lenses till hydrops is resolved and pregnancy ends. Read Full »
Why am I feeling dull and upset during pregnancy?
Query: Hi doctor, I am 22 weeks pregnant. Since last two to three days I am feeling so much dull and upset. My nights are quite long, and I am unable to sleep. During this time, I keep recalling my past and all the people who have hurt me knowingly or unknowingly. Kindly help me, please. My thyroid level i... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. These are depressive symptoms, which often occur during pregnancy due to hormonal changes. Please do not worry about them, as they are only transitory and will come and go often. Continue with a healthy diet, some light stretching allowed in pregnancy and Thyroxine. Also... Read Full »
I had unprotected vaginal sex. Am I pregnant?
Query: Hello doctor, I had unprotected sex with my boyfriend two weeks ago. However, there was no penetration; he ejaculated at the beginning, and later, after about an hour, he briefly rubbed the tip of his penis on my vaginal opening, which was already dried. Since that day, I have been feeling extremely... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. You mentioned engaging in unprotected sexual intercourse without any vaginal penetration. If there is no vaginal penetration and no ejaculation of sperm in the reproductive tract, the chances of pregnancy are extremely... Read Full »
I am pregnant and have scoliosis. Is vaginal birth possible?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 26 weeks pregnant and will give birth in a few months. Yesterday I told my gynecologist that I have scoliosis and asked if this could cause me any problems for a vaginal delivery. She said that if I do not have any recent X-rays, nobody will be able to answer this question becaus... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query, and I can understand your concern. I can assure you that scoliosis is not going to affect your vaginal delivery. If possible, send me your old X-ray, then I can assess your pelvis and give you a better answer. I hope this will help you. Thank ... Read Full »
I missed my period and my urine pregnancy and HCG tests are negative. Am I pregnant?
Query: Hello doctor, I had unprotected sex on first day of last month and missed my period on 20th. I did a urine pregnancy test on 3rd of this month, it showed negative result. After this, I took a tablet containing Norethisterone 10 mg for five days by taking one tablet each day from third to seventh day... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have reviewed your query and understand your concern. You can rest assured that you are not pregnant, as both the urine pregnancy test and the HCG (human chorionic gonadotropin) test have returned negative results. The delay in your period can be attributed to taking... Read Full »
Will Deviry help in getting periods after intercourse?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 22-year-old girl suffering from PCOD for the past six years. I had an intimate relationship three months back. But he just rubbed on my vagina with his penis. We tried for intercourse and it was painful. The penis entered slightly and I did not have any vaginal secretion. I consult... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Bleeding after stopping Deviry (Medroxyprogesterone acetate) takes around two to seven days. As it has only been two days of stopping Deviry, please wait for another five days for the periods to start. Also, getting pregnant from the sexual... Read Full »