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Can I take an antibiotic for water in the fallopian tube?
Query: Hello doctor,Two days back, I had my laparoscopy. My right tube was found to be dilated and the ports were open. The left one was completely closed and after forceful attempts, it was opened but only a slow progression was there. Now, under the current circumstances, is there any antibiotic for wate... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. How are you doing? Water in the tube is hydrosalpinx. This is a collection of the fluid secreted from the lining of the tubes. Usually, if one tube is damaged, the other one will also show some damage. The best antibiotic for genital tract infections is capsule Clin... Read Full »
Is it dangerous to transfer the embryo when the ovary size is larger?
Query: Hello doctor, I am under the treatment of infertility. And I have started my first cycle of IVF. Before the start of the cycle my ovary size was Right: 81 mm and left: 79 mm, and for 12 days I took Recagone. Total dose 1700 IU. After 12 days in the hospital, they took my embryo and sample from my hu... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. With what I understand, you have suffered from ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome where ovarian size and volume has increased to 385cc, which is a lot and can cause sudden rupture and collapse in a patient. This is a known side effect of Follitropin injections if not... Read Full »
How to manage severe leg pain during IVF pregnancy?
Query: Hello doctor, I am consulting my cousin, who is 30 years old and 40 days pregnant while undergoing IVF treatment. She recently discovered that she has both diabetes and hypothyroidism. To manage her diabetes, she administers insulin injections daily in her thigh, causing discomfort throughout the d... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. It is uncommon to experience leg pain while taking insulin. It is advisable for her to maintain proper hydration and utilize a smaller injection needle when administering insulin, which can help alleviate discomfort over time. Througho... Read Full »
Can contraceptive pills thicken ovary walls?
Query: Hi doctor, My 36 year old wife was just diagnosed with a retroverted uterus, adenomyosis, and polycystic ovaries, which are causing her severe pain. The first gynecologist told her to go on contraceptive pills for two months to rest the uterus and identify the pain, but she said that her ovaries are... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. No, contraceptive pills cannot cause ovarian thickening. Your wife's age is 36, at which ovarian egg reserve is reduced. But, it can be determined only by doing serum AMH (anti-Mullerian hormone) and day-2 scan. If she has polycystic ovaries, then it cannot be less. You ... Read Full »
Can I conceive with my current AMH levels?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 34-year-old woman, who had her first child naturally without any external help five years ago. Six months back, I started trying for my second baby but found out that my AMH level was 0.116, and all other tests were normal (including FSH and my fallopian tubes). My doctor start... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com I understand your concern. The low AMH (Anti-Müllerian Hormone) indicates that the chances of conception would be better with stimulation. However, the dose of Gonal F (hormone injection) and the time for administering the trigger varies. For now, you can only wait to... Read Full »
I am HIV positive. How can I have a HIV negative baby?
Query: Hello doctor, We are a serodiscordant couple and we want our child. Please suggest to us what has to be done. I am an HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) positive man and my wife is HIV negative. I take my ART (Antiretroviral Treatment) medicine regularly. We want a healthy child without infecting my... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You have three options. IVF (In Vitro fertilization) sperm washing, using post-exposure prophylaxis. First two are safe but very costly considering technique and your status. Last option is cheap but is a little bit risky and need compliance from your wife. Your wife ne... Read Full »
I have low sperm count. Can it effect IVF and ICSI?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 39-year-old male with a low sperm count of 1.9 million. My blood work shows that I have a high FSH. Our doctor highly suggested that I get genetic testing done before we proceed with an IVF or an ICSI. I would like to know why he would suggest that. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I would like to inform you that the low sperm count and high FSH (follicle-stimulating hormone) are indicative of organic disorders of the testes. In other words, the parameters indicate the possibility of either a partial or a complete testicular failure. Th... Read Full »
Can I get pregnant naturally without an IVF at the age of 43?
Query: Hi doctor,I have been trying for a baby for five years. I am now 43 years old. I have not done any IVF treatments. I have done ovaries rejuvenation treatment(PRP), but after that, no results. Can I get pregnant naturally without doing IVF? Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. With increasing age, there is a reduction in both the number and quality of eggs. At 43 majority of the eggs would be chromosomally normal. So the probability of success in an IVF (in-vitro fertilization) is also very low. If you do not w... Read Full »
Is it necessary for my wife to choose IVF with low AMH levels?
Query: Hello doctor, My wife and I are trying to get pregnant, so we got some tests done for my wife. I have attached the reports. We showed the report to the gynecologist, and they suggested IVF. Can you please check the reports and let me know?Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. AMH (anti-mullerian hormone) level is used for the assessment of ovarian reserve (a lady is usually born with a specific number of ova (eggs). When she gets to puberty, these ova are released during ovulation, and when... Read Full »
How does cryptorchidism treatment affect conception?
Query: Hi doctor, My husband and I have been trying to have kids. He has cryptorchidism. He did some test already they said the undescended testes is better than the descended on and it has a good blood supply. Is the surgery still possible? He is 25 years old now. What are our chances of having a baby aft... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Undescended testes should be corrected in infancy actually. Mode of correction depends on the type of undescended testes. There could be chances of malignancy and infertility if a correction does not occur in infancy. But the positive point here is that your husband havin... Read Full »