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I am suffering from bowel discharge, PCOS, and irregular periods. What should I do?
Query: Hello doctor, I have been facing bowel discharge problems, and my stomach gets larger when I eat. And I have also been facing period irregularities for a year. My body has been gaining weight for some months, and it is a lot of weight, like 15.4 pounds in three months. I have consulted with a doctor... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. I hope you have started medicines for PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome). But along with medications, you should also do regular exercises, yoga asana, diet modification (take high fiber diet) and maintain weight within norm... Read Full »
Query: Hi doctor,I had my periods 44 days back and then I took an I-pill nine days after that within an hour of intercourse. I got bleeding six days after taking the I-pill which lasted for five days and till now I did not get my periods.What could be the reason? Please help me.Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and understand your concern. The most common cause of a missed menstrual period is conception. There is sometimes a loss of blood via the vagina when the fertilized ovum is implanted into the lining of the uterus. This is known as implantation bl... Read Full »
My periods are delayed for the last three months. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 23-year-old unmarried girl. My period cycle is of 32 days, but it is delayed by four to five days in the last three months. I am a little bit nervous about this. I am also taking medicines for migraine. What is the reason for the delayed periods? Please help me. Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Changes to menstrual cycles can be caused by a variety of factors, including stress, changes in weight, hormonal imbalances, certain medications, and underlying medical conditions. It is possible that your menstrual cycle is being affected by your migraine medication, a... Read Full »
Why am I experiencing menstrual irregularities after pregnancy?
Query: Hello doctor,I have four children. I am wondering if it is normal for menstruation to return at varied times after back-to-back pregnancies. After my first, I had my menstruation back at three months (pregnant at five months). After my second, it was back at six months (pregnant at eight months). Af... Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I can understand your concern. Regarding your symptoms, I believe you may have mild pituitary necrosis, which could be responsible for the amenorrhea. Are you breastfeeding? This could also be contributing to your condition. Please undergo hormone profile testing and rep... Read Full »
I am not getting my periods even after taking placebo pills?
Query: Hello doctor, I usually would get my period on placebo pills on the third day, and I skipped my period by not taking placebo pills for a couple of months. I started to take them again and had my period last month, and this month I am on the third day, but it has not come. Could my body just be chan... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, what you are experiencing is very common, especially if you have been on the pills for a while. The birth control pill will actually thin the lining of the uterus over time, and many women barely have any bleeding during the placebo week, we sometimes call these... Read Full »
I want to know the signs of cervical cancer. Kindly guide.
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 31 year old female. I usually have regular periods, but this month I did not have a period. I got a negative pregnancy test. There was a little spotting. Could it be a sign of cervical cancer? I am really worried. Kindly suggest. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your history in detail and understand your concerns. As per your description, these symptoms could be due to hormonal imbalance, but it could be due to pregnancy also (though the chances are very, very low). But as you missed your period, it coul... Read Full »
Why has my menstrual cycle been delayed for the past two months?
Query: Hello doctor, I had my period two months ago. Although I had unprotected sex afterward, I have not seen my period since then. I have done blood and urine tests, but they brought out negative results. I also had a scan, but nothing is showing. I took antibiotics for the same complaint. Please help m... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, I am glad you chose icliniq for your medical-related queries. I understand your concern. This may be due to a mild pelvic inflammatory response, anemia, thyroid problems, or stress. You need to take the following tests: Thyroid profile. Pap smear of vaginal discharge for microbiology and o... Read Full »
When to expect periods after taking tablet Dronis 30 mg for 21 days?
Query: Hi doctor, I have irregular periods. I started taking tablet Dronis 30 mg 25 days back and continued the medication for 21 days. I took the medicine every night after food. I noticed spotting on the next day of my medication, and it lasted for two days. And also, I got intimate five days after taki... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Spotting immediately after taking any hormonal pills is due to hormonal changes, and it is considered a minor side effect. The spotting will go away in the following cycles. If you have been taking the pills regularly (same time every day)... Read Full »
I am having irregular periods. Please suggest.
Query: Hello doctor, I have had irregular periods for months. I am experiencing abnormal periods where I am bleeding every other week. Sometimes the bleeding lasts a few days whereas sometimes it lasts at least eight days. More recently, I have had my worst period. I have had it 10 days then off for three ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The contraceptive efficacy of the Norethisterone is quite less and if you are taking it irregularly then also it may cause a breakthrough bleeding. So the important thing is to get a pregnancy test as this is the most common cause to rule out. If this is ruled out th... Read Full »
I am suffering from irregular menstrual cycle. What should I do?
Query: Hi doctor, I got my period for the first time when I was 10. I started having serious issues with irregularity when I was about 14. I missed my period for months, so I went to the gynecologist, and he told me it was not a big deal, but if it bothered me, he could give me progesterone to induce my pe... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You are normal. Your period problem can be attributed to two different conditions at different times. Normally a lady has her first period at 10 to 13 years, so you had it on time. But after that, it takes around 10 years for the hormonal cycle between the brain, pitui... Read Full »