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Why is there a bruise at the base of the penis shaft with pain after intercourse?
Query: Hello doctor, Last night during intercourse, I started having a burning feeling at the base of my shaft, almost like a paper cut. I finished the fun like normal and pain subsided. Later that night, a few hours later, we did it again. It hurt a little but not bad. This morning when I woke up I had a ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. This could be a fractured penis (tear in the hard lining of penis rods below the skin). It has to be confirmed by penile doppler and if present, has to be repaired by small surgery. If not repaired, it may lead to poor erections in the future. Avoid intercourse for a few ... Read Full »
I had sex five days after finishing Norfloxacin. Is there a chance of getting pregnant?
Query: Hello doctor, I had sex five days after finishing my antibiotic Norfloxacin. Is there a chance of getting pregnant? I am on the pill for more than a year and I take it religiously. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. If you have been taking the contraceptive pills or birth control pills, then you are absolutely safe and no chance of pregnancy. When you have been taking the pills regularly, the hormone pills will completely suppress the hormones causing the follicles to grow and ovula... Read Full »
Can masturbation cause problem during thrusting in sex?
Query: Hello doctor,I have been masturbating for three years, and I was wondering if it is going to cause me any problems during thrusting in sex because in masturbation there is no thrusting, it is just stroking back and forth. Kindly suggest. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Masturbation is normal, ninety-five percent of males do that (out of a hundred male ninety-five males) it is just another way of having sex without a partner. It is a good practice and has the following benefits: 1. It helps to relieve st... Read Full »
There is a left curvature on my penis when erect. Is it normal?
Query: Hello doctor, My penis has a left curvature when erect. Is it normal, or whether I have to take any treatment? I also have red spots on my penis head, and it appears pinkish at the opening. Kindly help. Thanks. Read Full »
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Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for writing in, and I understand your concern. The curvature on the penis can be corrected surgically by placating the opposite side of the curvature. There will be a little bit shortening of the penis, but it will be straight. This curvature does not prevent ... Read Full »
I had light bleeding after 16 days of I-pill intake. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I had sexual intercourse on the 14th day of my cycle but took I-pill after three hours of it. I had bleeding on date similar to my period date after 16 days but it was light bleeding which lasted for three to four days. What does this mean? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. As you have taken the emergency pill within 72 hours of intercourse there is no chance of pregnancy. This could be withdrawal bleeding after taking the pill. So relax and do not worry. However, if you have a doubt then get back to me. Take care. Read Full »
I have been experiencing itchiness and blisters around my private area. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor,I had sex on my period, and now I am experiencing itchiness and some sores and blisters around my private area. I have tried a sitz bath, which helps, but I would want more suggestions. Maybe I am wrong, or should I see a gynecologist?Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Regarding your symptoms, I believe you have developed a sexually transmitted disease. Please kindly do a high vaginal and endo cervical swab test and revert. There will be no need to see a gynecologist. Please take the following: Use 1 % Gyno-... Read Full »
I have not had penetrative sex after marriage. Is it normal?
Query: Hello doctor,I have been married for 4 months and have not had penetrative sex. Is that normal? I am a virgin and 31 at present.Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. It is completely normal for couples to wait to have penetrative sex, whether it is for religious, cultural, or personal reasons. Many couples choose to wait until they are married before engaging in sexual activity. However, if you are concern... Read Full »
I got periods after sex. Can I still get pregnant?
Query: Hi doctor, I had sex 45 days back, and my last period was eight days before intercourse. I took I-pill within 48 hours. I got periods within 10 days after I had sex which was too early. Now it has been 35 days. Is there any chance of getting pregnant even after getting periods in the last month? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for your query on this platform. No, there is no chance of pregnancy, as you did not have sex after your last period. Your last period was actually breakthrough bleeding that occurred due to hormonal imbalance, which is a very common side effect of emergency contr... Read Full »
Please explain the reason for menstrual cramps 10 days before period.
Query: Hi doctor, I am 28 years old. Eight months ago, I got married. Now, I am trying to conceive. I am getting period like cramps 12 days before period, mainly on the right side of the lower abdomen. Pain ranges from mild to severe. My hormones are normal, but AMH is 7.01 ng/mL. My TVS before and after p... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I do understand your concern and due respect for that. It is hardly 8 months that you are planning for pregnancy, which is really not very long time that you should think over so much. I suggest you Folic acid tablets, once daily in the morning after food. This tablet w... Read Full »
I can only partially retract my foreskin when erect. Can I get my wife pregnant?
Query: Hello doctor, I can retract my foreskin of penis in flaccid state, but when erect I cannot pull it back. Only 25% of glans will be seen when I pull it in erect state. What is the treatment for this? Will surgery or medicine or stretching exercises be effective? Also, can I make my wife pregnant with... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The problem you have mentioned is quite a normal phenomenon and not a problem. Most of them cannot retract their foreskin fully while penis is in full erection. If in flaccid position you have normal urination, then it is fine and no surgical illness present. You can mak... Read Full »