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I have pregnancy symptoms with a contraceptive implant. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 22 year old female, who has a 2 years old son. After he was born, I got a contraceptive implant. At first, the bleeding was not stopping, so the doctor made me take contraceptive pills, which helped stop the bleeding. The bleeding stopped for eight months, then when I started getti... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. From your history, I feel you are not having a good time with the implant. This subcutaneous device keeps releasing hormones throughout the speculated time. But this period issue is the main problem. As you are nearing the due date for removal of this device, there is a ... Read Full »
I have greyish-white vaginal discharge and itching after an unprotected sex. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I had unprotected sex last month, and I had no issues after that till last year. So, the onset was sudden. I had thick curdy white vaginal discharge with a lot of itching problems which was unbearable and painful during urinating, so I consulted my gynecologist, and she gave me some me... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Regarding your symptoms, I believe you have developed a pelvic inflammatory disease caused by bacteria, fungi, or viruses. I suggest you do a high vaginal and endo cervical swab test and reply to me with the reports and kindly take the fol... Read Full »
Why is my menstrual bleeding dark brown after using Plan B pills for two weeks?
Query: Hello doctor, I have a question about my menstrural cycle. Two to three weeks ago I took a few Plan B pills throughout two weeks. I was supposed to get my period around 15th and it came only two days ago, but it is a dark brown discharge. I took several home tests and they are all negative. I was w... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Plan B Pills are to be taken only once after unprotected intercourse and not continuously for two weeks. There are different drugs that can be taken for this long, and they do not protect you like this. The brown discharge which you are getting now is probably the wi... Read Full »
What is the reason for my thick and foul-smelling discharge?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 23 years old, and my husband is 30 years old, and I have PCOS from the past 11 years. We are married for a year and a half. My periods are irregular, and sometimes I do not get periods for 8 to 9 months. I used to get periods after taking Meprate. With Clomifene, I got two cycles ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. As you have PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome), you should plan the treatment first and then plan a pregnancy. This involves weight reduction, oral contraceptive pills for three months, the ones with Cyproterone acetate to reduce testosterone levels and also most impor... Read Full »
Why do I have discharge with burning and itching in my vagina?
Query: Hello doctor,There is some thrush coming out of my vagina and it is slightly yellowish like cottage cheese and along with that, my vagina is burning, itching, and inflamed. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Have you been treated for any other health issue like diabetes or any other chronic issue? If yes, it is better to have a regular check-up and proper treatment for that. Diabetes increases risks for infections. Overtreatment can destroy normal vaginal flora to make it m... Read Full »
I have been having brownish discharge after unprotected sex. Why?
Query: Hello doctor,I have been bleeding brown blood for nearly two weeks, it is light and looks a mucus in some regions. It is not like a regular period as I have not had any cramps like I usually get. I last had unprotected sex over a week ago. I am quite concerned. Kindly suggest. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. It is important to seek medical attention for any abnormal bleeding. Brownish mucus blood could potentially indicate several things, such as an infection, hormonal imbalance, or even early pregnancy. It is important to rule out any serious un... Read Full »
I have thick white and greenish vaginal discharge with itching. Is it yeast infection?
Query: Hello doctor, I think I might have an yeast infection, I have thick white discharge, itching, and today the discharge is a little greenish. What should I do? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to iclinq.com. If its appearance is like curd, then probably it is yeast and you can take a single dose of tablet Canesten (Clotrimazole)150 mg to treat it. Read Full »
I have yellow thick foul-smelling vaginal discharge. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, I have a yellow thick foul smelling discharge. It has been a while but it seems to be a problem. My partner also mentioned that I have extra smell compared to his previous partners. Why is this? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You are suffering from bacterial vaginosis which is a bacterial infection. This can be confirmed with a high vaginal swab culture and shall require a course of antibiotics for a week with avoidance of intercourse during treatment. Try using alkaline vaginal washes to... Read Full »
I have a greenish vaginal discharge. What is it?
Query: Hi doctor,So for over a year, I have had a lot of symptoms of UTI (pain while I have to hold my urine burning, frequent urges to pee. I have seen a doctor multiple times and I have taken at least two urine tests. The one I took two months ago had a leukocyte count of 25 and 0 mg/dL on culture. I too... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern about your symptoms. Your problem looks like pelvic inflammatory disease. I think you have bacterial vaginosis mixed with fungal infection and also a urinary tract infection. You need higher antibiotics like intravenous injection to get rid ... Read Full »
I saw a fleshy mass on the toilet paper. What is it?
Query: Hello doctor, Yesterday, when I wiped after urinating, I saw some fleshy bit on the tissue paper. I am unsure where this came out of, as it was just on the toilet paper when I wiped. There was also a piece in the toilet. When I wiped the front it was there, so it is most probably not from the rectum... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. It might probably be the remains of the removed tissue at the time of ablation. It would be remaining inside since your uterine ablation. It did not come out that time. I think there is no need to worry. To be sure, you can do an ultrasound of the pelvis. Read Full »