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dear doctor, I am married (1 and half year), 24
years of old.i have become little obese after marriage(w=60kg,h=152).We
have been trying to have a baby for the last 4 months. Meawhile i
noticed period irregularity.MIssed period feb2008(normal date was 16
delayed for 10 days).Started bleeding 0n 23rd then it stopd again bled
on 26th . So consulted a doctor on 26 th feb, was not pregnant. bleeding
prolonged till 2rd march ..This month (april 2008)also i missed my
period went to doctor i was not pregnant.so doctor told me to took
sonography and prescribed the medicine Deviry for 5 days and in
sonography found to be Poly cystic.But my period didnt came after taking
Deviry so doctor gave me OVRAL*G i have been taking it for last 2 days .
The doctor i am consulting does not give proper answer when v ask
something about the Desease and medicine and v have totally lost trust
in her Please help me doctor to understand my condition and please tell
me what to do next ,will i be able to concieve.Or if i conceive
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Answer:PCO is associated with irregular periods, infrequent
ovulation and obesity. it is present in 10- 20 % of women. Follow a
strict diet and exercise regime to ensure that you do not increase your
weight. You can take clomid during your next cycle and monitor your
ovulation to ensure that you are ovulating with that dose and that your
ovaries are not getting unduly enlarged. What is your husband's semen
report and are your tubes ok ? All the best ! |
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Dear doctor, I am married for 6 years and have no
children yet. I got pregnant thrice , but unfortunately aborted thrice.
I have pcod and I am on thyrox. I took syphine and conceived for the
third time. Even I was adviced to take aspirin, Weekly hcg injection.
Inspite of taking so much of precaution, my pregnancy could not be
maintained. For the three times it gets aborted around 8th week. I took
number of test after DNC. Aborted tissue has been given for genetic test
and they found out that it had TURNERS SYNDROME. We were asked to take
Genetic test to rule out genetic deficiency. Both husband and my
Karyotype is NORMAL.Even I was asked to take LUPUS ANTI CO-OAGULANT
TEST. Even that report was normal. I am so confused. Every single report
I took is normal. But no is able to tell me what causes repeated
abortions. One doc adviced me to take heparin injection,when i plan for
next pregnancy, everyday till the time of delivery. What should I do.
All my husbands report is normal.
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Answer:Sorry to hear about your miscarriages. PCO is associated
with an increased risk of miscarriages. Since your lupus anti coagulant
test is normal, you do not require heparin , though , since other
medication has not helped, that might help. One of the pregnancies was
abnormal, so nothing can be done to prevent a miscarriage in that. have
you checked for toxoplasmosis, thyroid hormones and blood sugar ? Any
abnormality in these can also cause a miscarriage. Which city are you in
? Let me know all these, so I can advice you further. When you ask a
question again, please give a summary again your problem, as I would not
have a record of this question. For privacy purposes, questions that you
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Hi I am 32 years had one abortion last
year,also have PCOD Problem this month Doctor prescribed me take letroz
how safe it is,this is prescribed to me by an infertility specialist
only pls answer my question?
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Answer: Many doctors give Letroz for ovulation induction.The
following is the product information regarding letrozole safety.
Letrozole is teratogenic and fetotoxic and causes fetal malformations.
The mutagenic and carcinogenic potential of letrozole is not known.
However, many gynecs. are using this drug, so you would have to discus
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Hello Doctor, I am married since May 2004. From
last 4 months we have started planning foa baby. But we are
unsuccessful. I consulted a gynaecologist here and she asked for 2 tests
1. laparoscopy and 2. semen analysis. Semen report was
normal(60Millions/ml). But I hadnt yet gone for laparoscopy. I consulted
another doctor and she asked me to take letoval for 5 days(Day 3 to
7)and said that on day 12 we will do a sonography to check ovulation. I
took it yesterday. But today as I studied about it on the net, I got to
know about its side effects. Now I am totally confused. What exactly is
the process that I should follow. Is laparoscopy the first step. Doctor
please help me out. Thanks.
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Answer: I think you should take clomid and do a scan to
determine whether you are ovulating or not and which is your most
fertile period.If you are ovulating and do not conceive within 2-3
months, then your tubes should be checked. This can be done by
laparoscopy ( which requires anaesthesia and is more expensive ) or by
hysterosalpingography ( which does not require anaesthesia and is
cheaper). Let me know the results, so I can advice you further. All the
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Hi Doctor, I am married for almost a year and
wanted to have a baby. I have been taking Duphaston and Chlomid for
about 4 cycles. My period always comes three days after taking Duphaston.
This cycle however, after stopping Duphaston, I still do not have my
period but pregnancy tests are negative. my last period is feb 8 2008.
What must be the cause? Thanks
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Answer: If you still have not got a period do a blood test- beta
hcg. If this is negative, have a scan done to determine whether you have
an ovarian cyst. That can cause irregular periods sometimes. Also, have
your tubes checked by hysterosalpingography ( which does not require
anaesthesia) and your husband's semen. Let me know the results, so I can
advice you further. Are you monitoring your ovulation on ultrasound ?
That is essential when you are taking clomid, to determine your most
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i'm 30 years of age & after 8 months of
trying i'm not able to conceive.i visited my gynac & she gave me
ovafor,sn15,azitru& metrogyl ..what is the test that can tell whether a
lady can become pregnant or not.
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Answer: Ovofar should help you ovulate. Have an ultrasound done
on day 12 of the cycle to determine that. If you are not ovulating with
that dose, you may need a higher dose in the next cycle.There is no test
to determine whether you can become pregnant, but the tests would show
that you ovulate. Also, have your tubes checked by hysterosalpingography
( which does not require anaesthesia) and this would show that the tubes
are patent, so one can conceive. Also, check your husband's semen. Let
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Hi I am 26 years old. I have had irregular periods
for over 7 years now. I took birth control for about 1 year after the
birth of my now 8 year old son, and was pretty regular. i stoped taking
birth control and basically stoped having my periods. for a few years i
had about 2 a year (very light) and then for the a few more years i
would have one about every other month. sometimes very very heave for a
very long time (like 2-2/12 weeks at a time)and some times very short
and very light. or like this month about two weeks ago i started lightly
spotting but not every day maybe every other day or every two days very
light. I have finally broke down and went to a dr because me and my
husband decided we want another child. figured we would have to have
some help because for the last 7 years i have not used any form of birth
control and never got pregnent. i had test for hormone proublems said
everything is in normal range. did a sonagram and reveled thick uterus
walls.have a few more weeks till my next appt. but am.....
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Answer: Your question is incomplete. However, have your thyroid
hormones and prolactin hormone checked. Any abnormality in these can
cause irregular periods. Also, have a scan done on day 12 of the period
to check whether you are ovulating or not . What is your husband's semen
report. Let me know the results of all these, so I can advice you
further. All the best ! |
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Dear Dr! I m trying to conceive since last
year. me and my husband live in different cities and come together once
in a month for a week. this time my doctor prescribed me Polmolute N and
Cerephene for increased ovulation. but after using these tabs my own
natural ovulation is disappeaed too. plz help me out in this situation.I
need my ovulation period immidiately as my off days are about to finish.
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Answer: Check your ovulation by doing a scan on day 12 of the
period. If you are not ovulating, you will need to take clomid or
serophene and monitor the ovulation and try to be together during that
time.You have not mentioned whether your tubes are ok and what is your
husband's semen result. Are you still taking primolut , and if yes, from
which ay of the cycle and for how many days? Let me know all these, so I
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hi,i m 30 years and have one daughter her age is 4
years. after my first baby i took a gap with microjinon pills for 1 year
after that i tryed 2 get baby and it was so difficult.be4 1 year i got
pregnant after treatment with clomid 50 mg one dose.and dimet 4 short
period i got pregnant but it was no grow after 3 days i started 2 bleed
till all finish. now almost 1 year trying and my dr check me and said
that i have 2 take provera 3 corses this is my last one after 3 period.
now my period is late 4 7 days i made a pregnancy test 2 times negative
.. what u advise me to do. and if i m not pregnant wich medecine do u
thing i have 2 take? thanks and waiting 4 reply
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Answer: Sorry to hear about your miscarriage. Do you have PCO (
polycystic ovaries ) ? This would give rise to irregular periods and
infrequent ovulation. Have an ultrasound done on day 12 of the period to
check whether you are ovulating or not. If not, you would need clomid.
Also, discuss with your doctor regarding giving " luteal support " .
These are medicines given once you ovulate to help the fetus to grow.
Some drugs can also be given once you know that you are pregnant. Have
you done a toxoplasmosis IgM test ? This would determine whether you
have an infection which can cause the miscarriage that you had. All the
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I am on first
cycle of clomid(3,4,5,6,7),estradiol(8,9,10,11,12morning) and prochieve
8% (after 17th day)..I used the ovulation kit and it showed LH surge on
16th day.As that day was on sunday, my doctor did ultrasound on 17th day
and said I had lot of follicles.A week after she checked my Progesterone
level and it is 6.8 .....Even though I tood clomid(50mg), my PL level is
6.8...Can I get pregnant with this level?...I am using prochieve
now..Today is 27th day of my cycle.I am just hoping to get good news!!!!
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Answer: The size of the follicle is important , rather than the
number. The follicle must be at least 18- 20 mm. Also, the LH surge test
may not be accurate, specially if you have taken clomid. Serial
ultrasound monitoring is required.Increase the dose of clomid to 2
tablets a day and have an ultrasound done on day 12 and 14 . If the
follicle has not increased by 4 mm, you may require certain injections
like fostimon or puregon to help them grow. Once the follicle has
ruptured, you may require an injection to rupture them All the best ! |
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I am taking meprate to get periods for past 8
months. i like to have baby now. so i like to know whether i need to
stop this meprate. But after stoping this will i get period. Plz clear
me.
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Answer: If you wish to conceive, you should do a scan on day 12
of the period to determine whether you are ovulating or not. If you are
not, you would need clomid in the next cycle. .Once you ovulate, you
should get regular periods ( or conceive ) and you would not require
meprate. |
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Dear Doctor, I have been trying to conceive for
sometime now. My reports have been normal after i started prescripition
for hypo thyroid.My husband has 24 Million per cc. Morpholoy is normal
but had low rapid progression. He has been on medication for 3 months.
My period ended on 8th March and by 15th i have been feeling quite
dizzy, vommiting regularly and feeling weak. Got Beta FCG tested on 1st
April that showed 0.86. Please advice if i am carrying. Doctors have
said negative and i waiting to see if i would have my periods in the
next 4-5 days.
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Answer: Check your husband;s semen. If it is normal, you can try
timed intercourse- that is - monitor your ovulation by ultrasound to
determine your most fertile period and have intercourse during that
time. If his motility is still low, discuss with your doctor regarding
IUI ( intra uterine insemination ) ..In this procedure, semen is treated
with a special medium and this increases the motility of the sperms. The
treated semen is then inserted in the uterus. This would increase the
chances of conception.Also , ensure that your tubes are patent. All the
best ! |
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Hi doc, im 33 trying to conceive for the past 1
yr. My cycle is between 28-29 days. Was trying naturally for 8 months
and in treatment for the last 4 months. My prolactin level initially was
high. My husbands semen report is good. My doc prescribed BCrip. She
also put me on Siphene 50 mg for 5 days in Dec '08 and did follicular
study.I ovulated on day 16.had timed intercourse. No luck that cycle.
Next cycle she put me on 100 mg siphene. 3 follicles ruptured. I was 10
days late and tested weak positive, but had a chemical pregnancy at 12
days late in Feb '08. Doc adviced me to skip one cycle. She started on
100 mg again, my prolactin level this time was normal.
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Answer: Since you have had a chemical pregnancy, you should
conceive again. Continue the clomid and ensure that your prolactin is
within normal limits.As long as your ovaries are not getting enlarged,
you can continue clomid. If your husband's semen motility is low, you
can try IUI ( intra- uterine insemination ) to increase the chances of
conception. All the best ! |
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Dear Dr. Please answer my query..Please!! I am 32
years of age.My husband is 34years.Married for 4years and I am trying to
conceive for 1 and 1/2 years now without success. We went to an
infertility specialist and she did tests and told me that my tubes are
open and hormonal levels are ok and my husband's sperm count is also
normal. Then I underwent three cycles of HMG, ultrasound and timed
intercourse.My follicles did develop and ruptured timely but still I
could not conceive. Then I stopped the treatment and decided to try
naturally for some more time. My doctor has asked me to take Diamet
500mg(twice daily) and folic acid tabs and continue to try naturally for
sometime. Now my questions are: 1. How long should I try like this?Is my
age is of great concern and I should try medically? 2. How long can I
take diamet tabs?Though I am not diagnosed with PCOS still dr. feels
that there might be chance of some PCO since I am slightly overweight.
3. What should we do to increase our chances of conception na..
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Answer: I would like you to conceive before you are 35 , as there
is an increased risk of congenital anomalies and miscarriage in women
over 35. The best option would be to take clomid tablets ( if you do not
wish to take injections ) and have timed intercourse or IUI. .In this
procedure, semen is treated with a special medium and this increases the
motility of the sperms. The treated semen is then inserted in the
uterus. This would increase the chances of conception.Also , ensure that
your tubes are patent. Stress can also affect your chances of
conception, so relax and you should conceive soon ! |
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Hi Doctor, Last month I had my period on 5th
March'2008. As the monitoring started I took Letoval 5mg from 3rd to 7th
day. On the 14th day i was given Pregnyl injection and from 18th day i
was advised to take Duphaston 10mg twice daily for 15 days. The dose
ended on the last saturday i.e. 5.04.2008. My cycle based on 28 days.
Depending on that my due date was 01.04.2008. But till the date i am not
having my periods. My question is that am i pregnant? Shall i pass
through the urine test? Is this delay caused due to Duphaston? How long
should i wait? Thanking you.
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Answer: If you have not got a period yet, do a pregnancy test.
One would get a period within 5-10 days of stopping the duphastn. All
the best ! |
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Dear Doctor, I've been married for 3 yrs, bus
still have no baby. We've tried to do IVI (intra vaginal insemination)
but still failed. My husband's sperm is only +/- 5 million per ejaculate
and there's no problem with me except irregular ovulation. What do you
think best for both of us? Should we inseminate again? Please answer,
thank you
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Answer: What is your husband's serum FSH report ? if that is
normal, you can ask your doctor to give him some medication to improve
the sperm quality. Since you have irregular ovulation, you should take
clomid every month to ensure that you ovulate. Monitoring on ultrasound
will determine that and your most optimal time for the insemination. Did
you mean IUI ( intra- uterine insemination ) ? You have mentioned intra
vaginal insemination. If your fallopian tubes are patent, you can try
IUI for 3 to 4 cycles after your husband's semen improves. If that
fails, then IVF ( in vitro fertilisation ) may help. All the best ! |
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I have a really big concern.I am 18 years old and
I am a college student. I have have 2 abortions one in my 10th grade
year and my 11th grade year. My first aboirtion I was 3 months and my
second one I was 5 1/2 months pregnant.I have been trying to conceive a
baby for about a year now.My partner and I have been dating for 6 years
and wondering why we havent been able to have a baby since the
abortions.We havent used any form of protection for a whole year
straight.And I wanted to know if there is still a possiblity that I can
still have kids. We have had moments where I thought I was because I had
all the signs and such but all of the pregnancy test come out negative.I
have a regular period that comes every 28 or 29 days.Please help me to
understand.
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Answer: First of all, you must have your fallopian tubes checked
to see whether they are blocked or not. This can be done by an HSG (
hysterosalpingography ) or Laparoscopy. Also, check whether you are
ovulating or not by doing an ultrasound on day 12 of the period. If you
are not, you may need medication to help you ovulate. I presume your
partner's semen is normal. |
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Hi, I am a 28 year female with no children.
I had an etopic pregnancy and had surgery on Dec 11, 07 to remove the
egg. My periods are regular and come every 28 days. I had a 5 day period
in Jan but for Feb my period lasted only 2 days darkreddish blood but I
did have heavy cramps on day one. Can I be pregnant? I have had 2 etopic
pregnancy,1 abortion, 1 miscarrage now I am ready to have a baby. Please
help
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Answer:Endometriosis is present in different forms. If your tubes
are patent, you can get pregnant with clomid. You have not mentioned
where your endometriosis is - ovary, tubes or pelvic cavity. However,
monitor your ovulation on ultrasound to determine your most fertile
period and also that the clomid is not forming any cysts within the
ovary. All the best ! |
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C) PREGNANCY |
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I was 8 weeks preg and expiriencing cramps
and on and off bleeding. Doctor discovered an incomplete miscarriage so
advice of a womb scrap, which was done. I want to know when may I start
to conceive again. My preg history: > 1999 I gave birth - she is 8yrs >
2002 I had T.O.P in 10 wks preg > 2008 Jan I got pregnant and had a
miscarriege on my 8week. Please advice Sonia
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Answer: Since you have had 2 miscarriages, you need to
investigate the cause further.Have your thyroid hormones , blood sugar,
toxoplasmosis and cardiolipin antibodies checked. |
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hello doc when should u use human chorionic
gonadotropin injection;maintane inj,t.susten,t.maintane in pregnancy |
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Answer:You do not need all these medicines. So , contact your
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iam 22 weeks pregnant, iam carrying twins. its
clomid pregnancy. will ther be any side effects for the babies in
future.. as of now my ultra sound says they are ok. it seems twin babies
are prematured babies. can u help to prevent the premeture baby.
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Answer:There is an increased risk of premature labour with twins.
At 12 to 14 weeks ,check the length of the cervix on ultrasound
and again labour to see whether you require a cerclage ( a stitch around
the cervix ) .Also, consult your doctor regarding giving you certain
uterine relaxant drugs. All the best! |
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D) OTHERS |
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stion: help!! i have scabies and premethrin cream
5% nor eurax lotion has gotten rid of them. i cannot even be close to my
family or 3 grandbabies. been ttreeting for 1 month and continue to have
new breakouts. i am 52, and my next door neighbor works with an assisted
living apartments with not so clean people. i rode in her car where she
transports someone most everyday. i have never had a disease, and my
ammunities are probably low. can you help me??! dr.s do not klnow how to
treat this. thankyou for your attention and time ... carin
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Answer: This should be answered by a dermatologist , not a
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Respected doctor, i am 32 yrs old married
woman.around 9 months ago i found my right nipple is discharging milk
like(sometimes watery)discharging very small amount(if i press the
nipple). i notice it in right nipple also but very occassionally. I
cheaked my prolactin level. it was 42. doctor adviced me to take
'cabergoline' for three months. i took it. now prolactin level is normal
0.5. But still if i press nipple i am getting very very small( water
like color) amount only from one breast. i am scared as i have heard it
is a symptom of cancer. A.i am very stressful person. B.i am not taking
any contraceptive or any other medicine. C.My nipples are inverted from
my childhood. I live in a very remote place. please advice as early as
possibe.
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Answer: A high prolactin level would be associated with milk
secretion. It is not a sign of cancer. You need to keep checking your
hormone level every 3 months and whenever it is high , take cabergolin
for 2-3 weeks. Stress can also raise the prolactin level. As long as
your prolactin is normal, and your breasts have been examined by a
doctor to rule out any masses, you do not have to worry. You can do an
ultrasound of the breast or a mammography to confirm that there is no
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hi a few months ago i was having very very bad
pain on the right side first day of period ... that as gone . but for 6
months now i have had lower pelvic pain and left sided pain never the 2
together it moves around it seems also aching lower back ...and i also
spot in between periods . my periods use to be very heavy and alot of
clots now they just seems to last longer like over a week . first day of
period i dread its even worse and it's bad enough suffering most days so
i dread the next period ..somtimes there is pain after passing water
this seems to be if i hold it in for a while so i do try avoiding that .
also pelvic pressure feeling and seems now ibs is kicking in but i dont
know if thats because antibiotics .. i have seen my doctor 2 times he as
taken water sample to rule out why there is pain after water ( infection
) it came back clear . he did a full pelvic exam last week and took many
swaps because he suspects tube infection on left side . so wating for
some results from that . but i am wondering
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Answer:Have an ultrasound done on day 5 or 6 of the period to
rule out the presence of an ovarian cyst or a fibroid and let me know
the result, so I can advice you further. Also, have your urine checked
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Hello, I have endometriasys so doctor suggested me
to take MEPRATE TABLETS - 40 mg daily till 3 months. Please let me know
with taking of this much tablet is there any side effect? And also
please lete me know why they have prescribed this tablets? How it will
helpfull for endometriasys?
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Answer: Meprate is a progestational agent and will help to reduce
your endometriosis. It may cause nausea and bloatedness and some
increase in weight. Have an ultrasound done after you get a period to
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Hello Doctor, I'm 29yrs old, living in UK. trying
for baby nearly 6 yrs.My husband's semen test is normal. I have been
told in UK its un explained infertility. I had 3 IUI and one IVF all
failure in UK.3 months before I went to SriLanka for holiday, and
consult the indian gynaecologist there. the doctor told me I have endeo
and done the laproscopy . and I've got some severe cervical erosion been
treated 50% on. and now I come back to UK , and I have noticed some
changes are 1.I have some severe period pain for first two days which I
never had it before laparoscopy 2.spotting started 10days before to my
period. its brown and pink. doctor could you please advice me I have
contact the gyneo in Sri Lanka explain it to her but she said its
normal. Doctor is it really normal? after laparoscopy I've been told to
wait for 3-6 months time for the results. now it just a month over what
can I do to improve my chances to getting pregnant? please advice me
thank you thank you very much for your time.
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Answer: You have not mentioned whether you have an endometriotic
cyst or endometriosis in another area of the pelvis.if it is an
endometriotic cyst,have an ultrasound done to ensure that your
endometriosis has not increased. The erosion may also give rise to
spotting and you may require cryosurgery for that.Let me know the
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There is an increased risk of premature labour
with twins. At 12 to 14 weeks ,check the length of the cervix on
ultrasound and again labour to see whether you require a cerclage ( a
stitch around the cervix ) .Also, consult your doctor regarding giving
you certain uterine relaxant drugs. All the best!
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Answer: It does not matter if you took the primolut for a longer
period. One gets a period within 4 to 8 days of stopping the tablets. If
you still do not get a period , do a urine test for pregnancy to rule
out a pregnancy. |
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My period was late for 2 weeks and i went to the
doctor for consultation. as a result, i was given Norcolut
Norethisterone 5 mg for 21 days. i did not complete the course because i
was very ill. after 3 days, my period comes. that was 2 weeks from my
last period which i think is unusual. please kindly advice on what
happen and the doctor insist that i finished the course of medicine
otherwise the hormones in my body cannot be balanced. what should i do?
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Answer:The bleeding you had was not a period. It was bleeding due
to stopping the tablets. If you cannot tolerate the tablets, you can ask
your doctor to give you some other medication. |
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can a womanget get prenant if she takes other
medication with her birth control
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Answer:Yes. Liver enzyme–inducing drugs may reduce the efficacy
of combined oral contraceptives (COCs), thereby allowing you to
ovulate and conceive. You must inform your doctor when you are taking
oral contraceptives, so that appropriate drugs can be given. |
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Hello Doc, I had got IUI done on 29th & 30th Jan.
My doc has gvn 18th Feb date for pregnancy test. My periods date is also
near. I hv started hvng low back pain and liquid discharge which is in
brown color. I scared to go to the doc to hear that my pregnancy is (-).
Can u pls. advise why this discharge in brown color which i usually get
when i start with my periods. Waiting for your reply. Thanks
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Answer: You would know whether you are pregnant or not by now.
One often gets scanty bleeding for a few days before the period.
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I had a baby 7 weeks ago. I passed lochia for 5
and half weeks and my period began 3 days later. However it is extremely
heavy and I am changing every two hours. I have been advised 'Trapic MF'
thrice daily for three days to control the bleeding. I am not
breastfeeding as my daughter did not survive. Please advise on the
medication and also if it is normal to have such a heavy bleeding.
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Answer:Sorry to hear about your problem. I am not familiar with
trapic mf, so will be unable to comment on that. However, the first
period after a delivery is often heavy. If the problem recurs in the
next cycle, have an ultrasound done to rule out the presence of fibroids
or an ovarian cyst. Also, if you still have some breast secretion, you
may need some medication to suppress your milk like dostinex. Check with
your doctor regarding that. |
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How i had some inffection and my Gyno gave
me Polygnax, i used for one day and now am on my periods should i
contnoue to use or i should not wait untill there over?
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Answer: You cannot use the pessaries during the period. |
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i haven't got a real period yet since
november, i tried provera once for five days and bleed a little, the
following month i had provera twice a day for tendays and still bleed
and even less than before - can't even full a 1/4 of a pad. i've taken
duphaston after a month and still no changes. what shall i do? |
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Answer: You may get scanty periods with any progestational drug (
like provera or duphaston). Do you have delayed periods ? Why are you
taking provera? If your problem is only scanty periods, that will not be
helped with these. Have an ultrasound done to rule out the presence of
an ovarian cyst. Also, check your thyroid hormones as an imbalance of
these can also cause scanty periods. |
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I was recently diagnosed with severe anxiety. My
doctor prescribed paxel but I would not take it on account I have heard
to many bad things about it. So she told me to try st.Johns wort. so for
three days Ive been taking it 2 capsules 150mg each three times a day.
The first day I started it I got a bladder infection and now that third
day I am having a pinkish color when i wipe after going pee and also a
brown clumpy kinda like a clot of blood comes out on the toilet paper.
Its small and there doesn't seem to be any in the toilet so what does
this mean. I heard that st.johns wort helps bladder infections and ive
had them before just never with the other effects.(pink color or brown
discharge.)What should I do?
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Answer: Neither of the drugs are usually associated with vaginal
bleeding. You have not mentioned which day of the cycle you bled. If it
was around mid- cycle, it could be due to ovulation. Also, have your
urine checked for infection or findings suggestive of kidney stones. |
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Dr.Smita
Lulla MBBS, M.D, .D.G.O. (Gold Medallist),
