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Pregnancy

Pregnancy is the period from the formation of an embryo in a female womb till childbirth. It is also called gestation period, and it usually lasts for 40 weeks from the last menstrual period. The symptoms of pregnancy include missed periods, nausea, vomiting, implantation bleeding, and breast tenderness.

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Will Mensovit Plus tablet affect getting pregnant?

Query: Hello doctor, What is the side effect of Mensovit Plus tablet? Does it effect seriously on getting pregnant in future?  Read Full »


Dr. Muhammad Majid Hanif

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. These pills have side effects for sure as every medicine has. It may cause nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, breast tenderness, headache. Taking them after meals can help reduce the intensity of these side effects and use of antiemetic drugs (for example Domperidone) to preve...  Read Full »

I have high Rubella IgG and CMV IgG values. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor, I had a TORCH test after 12 weeks of pregnancy. It showed Rubella IgG and CMV IgG to be high, but the Rubella IgM and the CMV IgM were normal. Please advice.  Read Full »


Dr. Muhammad Majid Hanif

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The presence of high levels of IgG antibodies during pregnancy usually is indicative of a past infection and this is not a pinpoint diagnosis. The levels are rechecked after two weeks or so. We then compare the new levels with the old ones, and if they are higher, th...  Read Full »

Can you please interpret the results of my double marker test?

Query: Hi doctor, I want to know about the double marker test results. I am uploading the reports.  Read Full »


Dr. Sameer Kumar

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen the reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity) and understand your concern. The result is in the high-risk zone, and the next test would be a quadruple test done after two weeks to check for risk of aneuploidies.   Read Full »

Can iron tablets be taken with asthmatic drugs during pregnancy?

Query: Hello doctor, I am 6 months pregnant now. Before pregnancy, I have been suffering through allergic rhinitis (sneezing and dry coughing). But as my pregnancy started, I got a cough with white phlegm. I wanted to avoid medicines during the first three months of pregnancy but due to late night coughin...  Read Full »


Dr. Mavani Jimesh Himatbhai

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You should continue bronchial asthma medicines. As it is required to control your symptoms and to make you healthy. If you do not take it then the effect on baby can be worse than while you are taking. As baby growth is fine do not worry about it. Iron and calcium are a...  Read Full »

I am 8 weeks pregnant but my baby is not visible in the ultrasound. Why?

Query: Hello doctor, I am 18 years old with 5'6" in height and weight 295 lbs. I am eight weeks pregnant. I have not had any bleeding or cramping. I do not believe the baby is in my tubes because I have not had any pain. Why my baby cannot be seen on the ultrasound?  Read Full »


Dr. Balakrishnan R

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The possibilities are, 1. Your periods previous to pregnancy was irregular, so what you count as eight weeks maybe less, need to wait and repeat scan after 7 to 10 days. 2. Pregnancy is not healthy. Only if the growth of the baby is normal, the rate of growth of 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 »


Dr. Sathya Balasubramanyam

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 »

I have been prescribed Ecosprin for high blood pressure after my miscarriage. Is it a safe drug?

Query: Hello doctor,I am a 26-year-old female. I have obesity, and I am five weeks pregnant. I had a miscarriage four years ago. Now, my BP is under control. The doctor prescribed me the tablet Ecosprin 75 mg once daily from now onwards. Is it a safe drug?  Read Full »


Dr. Uzma Arqam

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Ecosprin (Aspirin) is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug with antiplatelet action to prevent stroke, hypertension, and clot formation. Excess body weight, history of obesity, previous miscarriage, or multiple miscarriages can be risk factors for further miscarria...  Read Full »

I am feeling bloated after sex. Am I pregnant?

Query: Hello doctor,I am a 15-year-old female weighing 134 pounds and 5.4 foot tall. I have been feeling gassy, bloated, and needing to urinate a lot for the past two days after having unprotected sex for the first time. Could I be pregnant? Is it possible to feel symptoms so soon? Please help.Thank you.  Read Full »


Dr. Balakrishnan R

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read the query, and I can understand your concern. How are you doing? I do not think this is a feature of pregnancy, as the embryo, if at all you are pregnant, will reach the uterus only after four to six days and release the pregnancy hormones for you to get th...  Read Full »

My beta hCG values are 5.73 and 5.26. Does it confirm pregnancy?

Query: Hi doctor, I am 38 years old. I did not get my period last month. After 15 days of a missed period, my beta hCG value is 5.73 mIU/mL. What is the chance of pregnancy? Do I have any issues? Please guide me.  Read Full »


Dr. Anindya Das

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. As you can see, the normal beta hCG (human chorionic gonadotropin) level is less than 5 mIU/mL. So, you should wait for two days and repeat the test. You should do an ultrasound pelvis, but after the beta hCG report is ava...  Read Full »

We have been trying to conceive but unable to do so. Please help.

Query: Hi doctor, We have been trying to conceive for the past eight months, but we are unable to do so. My health is absolutely fine, and my blood reports are normal. We need some tips. Please help.  Read Full »


Dr. Obinna Ugwuoke

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. To get pregnant, certain things should be normal. Your husband's sperm count should be adequate and normal. Your fallopian tubes should be open. You should be ovulating, and you should know your fertile period. Traditionally, investigation to...  Read Full »

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