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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 »
What are the chances of getting HIV through vaginal sex?
Query: Hello doctor, A guy penetrates my vagina without protection and I do not know his status. It was for approximately for 10 seconds. What are the chances of contracting HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) and should I get a PEP (Post-exposure Prophylaxis)? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You had a low risk for HIV acquisition. Studies have shown that risk of HIV acquisition through receptive vaginal sex (receiving the penis in vagina) to be 0.08 % (one per 1250 exposures). Post-exposure prophylaxis needs to be started as early as possible within 72 hour... Read Full »
My partner had withdrawal bleeding. Could she be pregnant?
Query: Hello doctor, My fiancee and I had unprotected sex last week, and she took an I-pill within six hours of the intercourse. She got withdrawal bleeding or spotting today. Is there any chance of her getting pregnant? I was just worried. Please respond as soon as possible. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your question and understood the concerns. I-pill when taken within 24 hours of unprotected intercourse, prevents pregnancy in 95 to 98 % cases. She is having withdrawal bleeding due to the hormonal effect of the pill. There is nothing to worry. Hope... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I usually have protected sex, but I did not for the last two partners. I also masturbate excessively, and I have noticed small bumps on the shaft of my penis, but there is no burning sensation or discharge. Unfortunately, I cannot get tested today, so I am worried. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. Please answer the following questions. 1. Is there any pain in the lesions? 2. Do you have any discharge from the penis while passing urine? If possible, please send one close-up picture of the lesions. Though it could... Read Full »
My period is delayed despite having sex during safe period. Why?
Query: Hello doctor,I had unprotected sex during the safe sex period and with improper penetration. It was not there for more than two seconds. But despite these precautions, my periods are late. According to the previous month's period date, this month it has been delayed. Kindly suggest.Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, WeIcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Delay in your periods can be due to the following reasons: Pregnancy (chances are less). Still considering your history of unprotected sex – make sure you do a urine pregnancy test to know the cause. Any infection – If there ... Read Full »
Can I be pregnant if I have spotting after unprotected sex?
Query: Hello doctor, I had unprotected sex on my infertile day, but I was quite scared, so I took post-pill a week later I had another unprotected sex this time in my fertile days but did not receive the post-pill immediately next day I saw a slight spotting which prompted me into taking the emergency pil... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Ideally, the emergency contraceptive pill is to be taken within 72 hours of last intercourse to be effective 99 %. It is of no importance if taken after a week. Nevertheless, the bleeding which you got mid cycle before you took the pill was likely to be an ovulation bl... Read Full »
My periods are delayed by two days. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I had unprotected sex last month and had a contraceptive pill within three hours. I got my period after 17 days, it lasted for five days. I am also taking regular oral contraceptives for my PCOD. Can I still have a chance to get pregnant? This month my periods are two days late. Please... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. If you take an emergency contraceptive pill (i-pill) within three hours of having unprotected sex and also take regular oral contraceptives for your PCOD (polycystic ovarian disease), your chances of getting pregnant are very low. Emergen... Read Full »
I am having cramps in my lower abdomen after taking I-pill. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 21 year old female. I took an I-pill 12 days back, and since then I have a cramp in my lower abdomen. It feels as if I will get my periods, but still, I did not get it. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I-pill only makes the hormonal environment unsuitable for the embryo to get attached to the uterus lining. It makes the inner uterine lining thicker, which may not shed immediately. If you have never had a normal delivery before, your cervical opening will be very narro... Read Full »
I had a plan B pill after 11 days of my abortion. Kindly help.
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 31-year-old female who just had a surgical abortion. It was my first and only pregnancy. I started taking the pill immediately (the same day as the procedure) and have taken it religiously at the same time daily ever since. I was put on Doxy as an antibiotic to make sure I did n... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for the query. Firstly as you had a surgical abortion, it was any way sure that you would not ovulate soon in this cycle and your menses would be delayed. But, you chose to be on the oral contraceptive, which was correct, but at the same time, Doxycycline as ... Read Full »
I have fatigue, increased saliva and throat pain months after unprotected sex. Why?
Query: Hello doctor,I had unprotected sex with a sex worker three and a half months ago. Two months later, I started having ARS symptoms, fatigue, diarrhea, dizziness, sore throat, and mouth ulcers. Just a day before that I had protected sex with a sex worker but my penis was not fully erect and did not in... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. First, HIV symptoms are non-specific and are common to most infections and are referred to as flu-like symptoms. HIV infection symptoms in the acute phase often go undetected and are self-healed without any active intervention due to an intact immune system. These sympt... Read Full »