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| Risky Business.. Am I Pregnant? | 10/9/2008 |
Q: My boyfriend & I have been fooling around lately. I have never engaged in sexual intercourse before, ...
A: OK, first... you said you have not had sex yet, but I need to tell you - you are having sex. If a ...
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| NO PERIOD IN TWO MONTHS | 10/9/2008 |
Q: MY LAST PERIOD WAS AUGUST 5 AND I AM NOW TWO MONTHS LATE I TOOK A PREGNANCY TEST THREE DAYS AGO AND ...
A: Occasionally a woman can still get pregnant, despite having had her tubes tied properly. The tubes ...
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| 16 days late, discharge and tired | 10/8/2008 |
Q: I am 16 days late for my expected period. I was on birth control until about 2 weeks ago when I ...
A: Since you have had four negative pregnancy tests as recently as 10/1-ish, I would suspect you have ...
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| delayed minstruation | 10/8/2008 |
Q: i have my menstuation last september 6 but until now october8 i have no metruation is it possible ...
A: If you have had unprotected sex during the last cycle or two, you cannot dismiss the possibility of ...
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| gestational sac | 10/8/2008 |
Q: My daughter-in-law just found out she has a blood pool in her gestational sac. She is maybe 4 weeks ...
A: I understand the concern. Anytime there is a break from what we consider "normal" during pregnancy, ...
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| Ovarian Cyst (6 cm) & one month pregnant! | 10/3/2008 |
Q: My husband and I were trying for our second child when I discovered this Cyst. Had an ultrasound one ...
A: Ovarian cysts are fairly common during pregnancy (about 1 in 1,000 pregnant women). In fact, in the ...
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| Twin Pregnancy | 10/3/2008 |
Q: Today I did my second ultrasound I am 7 weeks pregnant. I have two sacs. but the first time that I ...
A: Yes, this does happen. It is not unusual for one twin to be stronger than the other. It is still ...
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| heart rate and blood pressure | 10/3/2008 |
Q: I am currently 6 weeks pregnant. I have noticed in the last week/week and a half that both my blood ...
A: First - your vital signs sound great! I would not be concerned at all. Second, there are definitely ...
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| hcg blood test | 10/2/2008 |
Q: I am 5 days late with my period. I should have started last friday, and I am like clockwork. I had ...
A: As far as your cycles go, if you had a history of 28 day cycles, you would have been ovulating on ...
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| colposcopy and chryotherapy | 10/2/2008 |
Q: My husband and I are trying to conceive our 3rd child. Last year I had an abnormal PAP which caused ...
A: Dysplasia is a term used to describe abnormal cells. Dysplasia is not cancer, although it may ...
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| placental previa bleeding | 10/2/2008 |
Q: i have been diagonised with total placental previa,and i started bleeding at week 27.now i am at ...
A: Total placenta previa occurs when the internal cervical os is completely covered by the placenta. If ...
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| concerns of being pregnancy | 10/1/2008 |
Q: First i would like to thank you for taking the time to answer my questions. I would like to start ...
A: Anytime you have had unprotected sex, you cannot dismiss the possibility of pregnancy. Using the ...
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| water breaking in water | 10/1/2008 |
Q: i teach a prenatal water exercise class. The Moms in my class have expressed concern about possible ...
A: As a general rule, I do not recommend any activity that would be considered "exercise" for women who ...
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| fundal height | 10/1/2008 |
Q: I am 30 weeks pregnant and have measured 32 weeks since 26 weeks pregnant. I had my last ultrasound ...
A: As long as the fetal heart rate remains strong and within normal limits and you continue to ...
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| could a scan be out by over 6 weeks | 9/26/2008 |
Q: This may sound a silly question but the story goes, I had intercourse on the 6th sept and had what I ...
A: You would not have conceived on 9/6/07 if your scan on 11/27/07 had you at 6 5/7 weeks. The average ...
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| Short Cervix w/ dynamic change @ 28 weeks | 9/26/2008 |
Q: First and foremost thanks for doing this, it's a great service. I have read a lot of your posts on ...
A: Well, alrighty then..... :-) As with our unfortunate situation in Washington, I'm thinking there ...
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| question(28 weeks) | 9/25/2008 |
Q: I was walking a lot the last couple of days and now i feel more pressure in my lower stomach and my ...
A: This is not unusual at all - particularly in your stage of pregnancy. Groin pain is a common ...
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| pregnancy after giving birth | 9/18/2008 |
Q: I gave birth to my daughter 9 months ago. I breast fed her until about 7 1/2 months and then went ...
A: After the initial two post-partum cycles, two consecutive days of bleeding/spotting or the woman's ...
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| Progesterone levels | 9/18/2008 |
Q: I had a miscarriage last november (blighted ovum) and I am currently about 7 weeks pregnant. My ...
A: I understand your anxiety. After experiencing a loss, any woman is understandably edgy about every ...
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| Head MRI before I knew I was pregnant | 9/5/2008 |
Q: I had a head MRI for atypical migraines before I knew I was pregnant. I just found out I was ...
A: For the first week after conception, the fertilized egg isn't even implanted into the uterine wall ...
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| 2 weeks late, starting to panic | 9/4/2008 |
Q: I'm a little (ok, a lot) freaked out. I am now about 2 weeks+ late for my period. I've been ...
A: If you have had unprotected sex during the last cycle or two, you cannot dismiss the possibility of ...
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| Re assurance about who the father is | 9/4/2008 |
Q: Im 35 yrs old and this is my first pregnancy. Although i am freaking out a lil and i know its ...
A: If the ultrasound on 8/7 confirmed by fetal measurements that you were 7 1/7 weeks at that point, ...
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| dandy walker syndrome? so worried! | 9/3/2008 |
Q: On my last ultrasound they found said that my babys cerebellum or vermis was a little smaller than ...
A: Dandy-Walker Syndrome is a congenital brain malformation involving the cerebellum (an area at the ...
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| Help!!! | 9/3/2008 |
Q: Im sooo scared cause i have heard women talking about having to be induced because of this condition ...
A: Some information on PUPPP: Pruritic urticarial papules and plaques of pregnancy (PUPPP) normally ...
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| neg preg test on depo | 9/2/2008 |
Q: I have been experiencing quite a number of preg symps,now I was off my depo for a few weeks and had ...
A: Well, you are right in that Depo Provera can cause all of those symptoms - which are hormonal in ...
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| Bleeding | 9/2/2008 |
Q: I was on Ortho Tri-Cyclen for four years. I had my placebo week from August 10-16 and my period from ...
A: The bleeding was essentially your body saying, "Whoa - what the heck is going on?!" It is expecting ...
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| Spotting in Pregnancy | 9/2/2008 |
Q: I am about five weeks pregnant and i have had a history of miscarriages. I just noticed that when i ...
A: A bit of spotting/bleeding in early pregnancy is not necessarily unusual. Vaginal bleeding can occur ...
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| Risk of miscarriage | 8/28/2008 |
Q: I am 8 weeks pregnant, had an ultrasound last week Everything was normal, baby had good heartbeat ...
A: The "right time" to tell family and friends about your pregnancy is a very personal decision. There ...
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| 6 weeks pregnant | 8/27/2008 |
Q: thanks kelly
A: Congratulations! And no - it is not abnormal to not "feel" pregnant. Every woman and every pregnancy ...
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| Circumvallete Placenta & Low Line Placenta | 8/27/2008 |
Q: I'm 17 weeks and 5 days pregnant and been diagnosed with both circumvallete placenta and low line ...
A: First, 17 weeks is slightly early to have a diagnosed circumvallate placenta. Ultrasounds and ...
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| pregnancy | 8/26/2008 |
Q: if you got pregnant on March 28 when should you be due closer to the end of December or January 31st
A: If conception took place on or about 3/28/08 and you have a history of regular 28 day cycles, I ...
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| Conception date question | 8/26/2008 |
Q: Well I'm about as confused as ever. Let me just explain everything in detail. My last 2 periods were ...
A: I calculate also (based on LMP and intercourse dates you provide) that you would have been 8 weeks ...
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| Molar, Multiples??? | 8/20/2008 |
Q: I found out I was preggers almost 2 weeks ago. The nurse wanted me to get Beta quants 72 hours ...
A: As your doctor explained, the most common causes for a rapidly rising hCG level are a blighted ovum ...
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| Annual exam issue | 8/20/2008 |
Q: I just went to my annual exam with a new doctor. A couple of weeks ago she did blood work and we ...
A: If there was only a "teaspoon" amount of blood and you had no more spotting, your fainting would not ...
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| Pregnancy and radiation. | 8/19/2008 |
Q: We are trying for a baby and I currently work as a cleaner for a cancer treatment center. The ...
A: No, it would be very unlikely to be harmful. In the United States, the average person is exposed to ...
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| bleeding after pregnancy | 8/19/2008 |
Q: Brenda, I am calling a doctor tomorrow, but can't sleep well right now. I am wondering if you have ...
A: The bleeding after delivery is called lochia. Postpartum bleeding is similar to the bleeding that ...
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| Question about pregnancy test results | 8/19/2008 |
Q: I am writing in hopes that you can help me. I have missed my period as of 2 weeks ago. I am usually ...
A: Typically the hCG level will rise enough by about one week after the missed period that it is ...
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| my period is late...is it the birth control or can I be pregnant? | 8/13/2008 |
Q: Ok...so I had my period 7/5/08 which I then started b/c pills. When my pack was finished I never had ...
A: False negative pregnancy tests are usually the result of testing too early. However, if you took the ...
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| Brown Spotting | 8/12/2008 |
Q: I am 10 weeks pregnant and experienced pink discharge and a few drops of red blood after a BM ...
A: More than likely everything is fine with the pregnancy. Vaginal bleeding can occur frequently in the ...
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| Could I be pregnant?? | 8/12/2008 |
Q: I have taken birthcontrol (Yaz) off and on for the last 7 months. About a month ago I was really ...
A: If you have had unprotected sex during the last cycle or two, you cannot dismiss the possibility of ...
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| 13 day period | 8/12/2008 |
Q: my question is basically this: my last period was late (on around day 40 or so), i called my md and ...
A: It sounds like your cycles are a bit messed up - commonly referred to as a hormonal imbalance. :-) ...
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| confused & worry | 8/8/2008 |
Q: I'm not sure if I'm pregnant, my last period started on the 4th of July & ended on the 7th I'm ...
A: If your last regular period started on 7/4 and you have regular 28 day cycles, I calculate that you ...
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| MENSTRUAL CYCLE | 8/8/2008 |
Q: WHY WOULD I BE HAVING TWO CYCLES IN 14 DAYS? I STARTED JULY 18-23 AND NOW I STARTED AGAIN LAST ...
A: The medical term for irregular bleeding or spotting between periods is metrorrhagia and it can be ...
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| False negative pregnancy test? | 8/8/2008 |
Q: I have been having all the signs of pregnancy...lightheaded, headaches, minor cramping, lower back ...
A: False negative pregnancy test results are typically due to testing too early or improperly. Although ...
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| brown spotting, 2 negs blahh | 8/7/2008 |
Q: OKAY! So, I had my last 'real' period June 23 (I have a fairly regular 28 day cylce, but I usually ...
A: With a LMP date of 6/23 and a history of regular 28 day cycles, you would have been expected to ...
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| Fetal measurement | 8/7/2008 |
Q: I have a history of miscarriages due to a genetic balanced translocation. I had intercourse on July ...
A: No - there is no reason to assume there is an issue at all. In general, ultrasonography dating of a ...
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| Menstruation | 8/7/2008 |
Q: I had the mirena IUD removed in the beginning of May 08 and had a period after the removal then 2 ...
A: Unless there is an incident related to your IUD, such as a uterine injury/puncture or a uterine ...
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| Scared!!! | 8/6/2008 |
Q: well i started bleeding all of a sudden but i didn't worry about it because i thought it would be ...
A: You absolutely have every right to wait until your next OB check-up date before doing anything ...
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| could i be pregnany | 8/5/2008 |
Q: ok this is kinda long but i need help.i stoped taking my birth control at the being of July 08 and i ...
A: If you have had unprotected sex during the last cycle or two, you cannot dismiss the possibility of ...
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| sensitive vagina | 8/5/2008 |
Q: I am 23 weeks pregnant. On and off, mostly on, my vagina is really sensitive or is feeling ...
A: If nothing else, if you are having symptoms, you should be screened for vaginal infections (if that ...
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| I don't know if im pregnant | 8/4/2008 |
Q: I'm not sure if I'm pregnant, my last period started on the 4th of July & ended on the 7th I'm ...
A: If you have had unprotected sex during the last cycle or two, you cannot dismiss the possibility of ...
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| Poss Pregnancy | 8/4/2008 |
Q: I am now 10 days late for my period, am always very regular normally on a 26 day cycle. Took a home ...
A: False negative pregnancy tests most often occur when the test is done too early. I would suggest ...
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| Hcg Levels | 7/30/2008 |
Q: I got a beta done with my doctor when I was 12 days late for my period. My HcG levels were at a 40. ...
A: The symptoms you describe, and most all typical symptoms of early pregnancy, are hormonal in nature. ...
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| no period just brown discharge | 7/30/2008 |
Q: I get my period about every 18-20 days since being off the pill. My husband and I have been trying ...
A: You have a short cycle, which can make it a bit more difficult to conceive. If your cycles are ...
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| concerned if I can be pregnant! | 7/29/2008 |
Q: I gave birth on june15,2008. I was 7 months pregnant!..I had sex a week after that and my condom ...
A: In general, a woman shouldn't consider having full sex (intercourse) until after her post-natal ...
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| missed period | 7/29/2008 |
Q: my name is Brenda and I had my last day of period on june 12 and I had 2 test and they both came ...
A: Well, first, you did not say when the pregnancy tests were done. Although some tests claim accuracy ...
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| conception after loss of a first child | 7/24/2008 |
Q: am 30 years, I had a normal delivery on 7th July 2008 but the baby died 6hrs later (Dr. said it was ...
A: Well, first, I personally would be more curious as to a specific cause for a neonatal death 6 hours ...
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| late morning sickness | 7/24/2008 |
Q: I had no morning sickness at all during my first trimester, only extreme exhaustion. However, now ...
A: It is quite possible, though unusual. The typical symptoms of pregnancy are related to increased ...
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| Uterus lining after D&C | 7/24/2008 |
Q: I had a D&C done on June 16th (my baby didn't have a heartbeat and it stopped growing at 7 1/2 ...
A: It really is not unusual for you to have not had a period 5.5 weeks post-D&C. Most often after a ...
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| hcg levels - good or not? | 7/23/2008 |
Q: I'm hoping you can give me your thoughts on my current pregnancy. I had a positive OPK on 7/5 & ...
A: As long as that hCG level is doubling every 48-72 hours, everything is developing as expected to ...
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| when did i get pregnant very confused. | 7/23/2008 |
Q: My last monthly period first day...may 11 2008 ultrasound said my last month period was 8 weeks 5 ...
A: From what I calculate, with a LMP date of 5/11 and a history of 28 day cycles, your estimated date ...
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| rapid heartbeat | 7/19/2008 |
Q: .she is 26yrs old and 19wks pregnant with her second child.A few weeks ago she started to feel very ...
A: I would suspect that the OB doctor is actually keeping closer tabs on the baby than you are aware ...
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| leaking breast | 7/19/2008 |
Q: I am 34 weeks along and my breast are leaking is this a sign that I will have the baby soon or is ...
A: By 12-14 weeks of pregnancy, some women find that their breasts are leaking a fluid. This is ...
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| weird periods & I have a tubal | 7/19/2008 |
Q: My name is Maria & I have a question. I have had my tubes tied for 7 yrs now & in the past few ...
A: Although rare, tubal ligations can fail. Occasionally a woman can still get pregnant, despite having ...
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| missed a pill | 7/18/2008 |
Q: i had sex with my boyfriend and i'm on the pill. but that day i didant take my pill cause i forgot ...
A: The effectiveness of the BCP is definitely increased when you take the pill around the same time ...
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| having 2 periods in one month | 7/17/2008 |
Q: I'm 21 years old. My periods are normal usually the beginning of each month but they are very light ...
A: Well, first, 5-6 days after unprotected sex would be VERY, VERY fast for symptoms. It's almost ...
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| Could my docters be wrong about my due date? Why doesnt my ultrasound doesnt match my conception date? | 7/16/2008 |
Q: my storY goes like this. In the month of March 2008 my period ran about 2 weeks late ,which ran into ...
A: Here's where I think your confusion lies... pregnancy dating is calculated using the LMP date, NOT ...
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| is she pregnant? | 7/16/2008 |
Q: Girlfriend's period started about 6/28, We had sex 7/13. I pulled out and she took the Plan B pills ...
A: Well, I'll get the bad news out of the way first...if she has regular 28 day cycles, the timing was ...
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| pregnant? | 7/16/2008 |
Q: My periods are generally 7days in length, heaviest on the 1st, then decreases in amount, blood clots ...
A: Here's the thing... you can find reports of absolutely ANYTHING under the sun on the Internet. ...
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| Factor V and pregnancy | 7/15/2008 |
Q: I am 33 weeks pregnant and just diagnosed with Factor V leiden deficiency. I have to get more tests ...
A: Factor V is a protein in the blood that is required for normal clotting to occur in response to ...
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| abdominal pain in early pregnancy | 7/9/2008 |
Q: I am about 5-6 weeks pregnant and 3 days ago my boyfriend and I had rough sex nothing happened that ...
A: If the bit of spotting can be directly attributed to the sex which was rougher than normal and ...
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| Early symptoms indicitive of difficult pregnancy? | 7/8/2008 |
Q: I am approximately 1 week pregnant. Conception likely occurred on July 1. I have not tested yet, ...
A: Assuming - for the sake of argument - that you are pregnant, no. It may or may not mean that you ...
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| conception | 7/8/2008 |
Q: I know your probably going to tell me what every nurse has says about this. Its about conception and ...
A: If you have regular 28 day cycles and the LMP date is 1/29, the estimated date of conception would ...
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| Late Period | 7/7/2008 |
Q: Me and my girlfriend had unprotected sex the day after her period cycle ended. I used the pull out ...
A: Anytime you have unprotected sex, you cannot dismiss the possibility of a pregnancy. However, the ...
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| HCG level of 16 | 7/7/2008 |
Q: I went to the doctor on 7/2 for my annual pap. I was suppose to start my period that day. It would ...
A: If the test was done at 28 days into your cycle, or approximately 14 days past ovulation (DPO), your ...
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| period pregnaacy | 7/7/2008 |
Q: had my period on the 13th of june and ended on 17th june, i just had unprotected sex on the 4th and ...
A: Anytime you have unprotected sex, you cannot dismiss the possibility of pregnancy. The odds increase ...
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| could i possibly be pregnant? | 7/3/2008 |
Q: ok i had unprotected sex twice and 5 days after that i started my period. it only lasted 2 days ...
A: It really has nothing to do with whether you had unprotected sex once or twice or three times, if ...
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| Restarting Depo / Late | 7/3/2008 |
Q: I am a 26 year old married female. I have been on depo for nearly 3 years. I was due for my shot ...
A: If you were delayed in getting the injection, they definitely should have done a pregnancy test ...
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| LOW FETAL HEART RATE | 7/2/2008 |
Q: Let me start off by saying on May 8, 2007 I had a miscarriage i was exactly 4 weeks pregnant so it ...
A: When the yolk sac is unusually small, unusually large, irregular in shape, or calcified, there tends ...
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| No fetal pole at 5w4d | 7/1/2008 |
Q: I went to the ER today. I should be almost 6 weeks, but I started spotting last night. It caught me ...
A: The gestational sac can typically be visualized as early as 4.5 weeks of gestation and the yolk sac ...
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| Fifth Disease | 7/1/2008 |
Q: I'm very close to my sister's children and my contact with him before the symptoms appeared was ...
A: Because fifth disease is a mild illness, many adults may not be aware that they have had it in the ...
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| Pregnancy after provera | 7/1/2008 |
Q: I had a miscarriage at 9wks and had to have a d&c on April 15,2008. I waited about 8wks post d&c and ...
A: Provera is not a medication that is typically associated with multiples. Provera is simply synthetic ...
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| early pregnancy | 6/25/2008 |
Q: I am 5 weeks pregnant and found out that my progesterone levels are at 8.3. I have a history of low ...
A: The normal values for progesterone in pregnancy are very broad and are as follows: First Trimester- ...
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| pregnancy | 6/24/2008 |
Q: is 5lbs 11oz is a full term baby
A: It may or may not have been considered full term. You would need to talk to the ...
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| Unable to see pregancy during an ultrasound? | 6/18/2008 |
Q: On June 9th I had a pregnancy test done. It came back positve. This past friday I had pains in my ...
A: In order to determine whether you would have been too early in the pregnancy for it to be noted on ...
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| Bleeding after sex | 6/17/2008 |
Q: I had a natural miscarriage on 4/25/08 and my first cycle of period came on 5/27/08. Since then, I ...
A: Bleeding which is brought on by sexual intercourse is never normal and is something that you should ...
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| am i pregnant? | 6/11/2008 |
Q: my partner and i have been trying to get pregnant now for over a month - my last period started on ...
A: First, if your cycle is typically 28 days, you would not have been due to start your next period ...
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| nervous... | 6/11/2008 |
Q: I'm currently on Yasmin birth control. I started over a year ago on something else but was switched ...
A: More than likely it is from the discontinuation of the pills. Your body is really confused about the ...
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| conception | 6/11/2008 |
Q: I am 23 weeks and 6 days pregnant, my due date is July 21. My period was the 10th of October, but ...
A: Again, even the date given by the ultrasound indicates a conception date on/after 10/24. This would ...
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| breast tenderness | 6/10/2008 |
Q: My breast have been very tender for the last 12 weeks, but today my breast dont feel tender or ...
A: I assume you are pregnant. :-) I would not take this as a sign of a miscarriage. Very often once ...
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| Medication during First Trimester | 6/10/2008 |
Q: I am in my first trimester and came to know that I am pregnant only few days back. I assume the ...
A: Your conception date would be about 5/1 if your last period was approximately 4/17. You didn't give ...
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| when to tell | 6/3/2008 |
Q: I am currently about 5 1/2 weeks pregnant and i've had 2 previous miscarriages within the last 7 ...
A: The miscarriage of a pregnancy can take place either before, or after, the pregnancy was shown ...
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| pregnancy and/or missed periods... | 6/2/2008 |
Q: I have recently came across a problem i haven't had a period since early march 2008 and it is now ...
A: Unfortunately, if your female family members have a history of requiring blood pregnancy tests to ...
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| Multiple miscarriages | 6/2/2008 |
Q: I am 25 years old and I had my first miscarriage last September at 10 weeks. Apparently it was an ...
A: I am sorry to hear of your difficulties. Please know that you really are not alone. SO many women go ...
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| Vaginal taste | 6/1/2008 |
Q: This is the most embarassing question I have ever had to ask-I had a sexual encounter and the guy ...
A: The chemical make-up of the vagina changes from day to day - literally. Depending upon the foods we ...
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| non viable pregnancy missed miscarriage | 6/1/2008 |
Q: just been reading answers in regards to non viable pregnancy, missed miscarriage and infection. I ...
A: A miscarriage can occur any time before 20 weeks. Among known pregnancies, the rate of miscarriage ...
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| hcg levels??? please help..very scared | 5/21/2008 |
Q: My last period started on 4/15/08. This is my second pregnancy, my son is 13 months old. We ...
A: You ARE very early, but in a healthy pregnancy we expect hCG levels to double every 48-72 hours. ...
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| Still HCG after Miscarriage? | 5/21/2008 |
Q: Brenda - I miscarried at 15w5d this past April 16th. I delivered my baby, and have had no less ...
A: Many doctors will monitor hCG levels after a pregnancy loss to make sure that those levels come back ...
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| Chances of pregnancy? | 5/20/2008 |
Q: I have been on birth control pills for 8 months now but have been on 3 different ones in those 8 ...
A: From your menstrual and BCP-taking history as you have shared it, I would suspect you are not ...
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| tvu @ 5w5d | 5/20/2008 |
Q: I had a transvaginal U/S on 5/16, at the time I was 5w5d. My OB/GYN had said that she was hoping to ...
A: Everything sounds perfectly great! :-) I would not be at all concerned about the FHR of 81. It ...
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| Questions about my due date | 5/19/2008 |
Q: This is kinda weird for me. I had unprotected sex with a man on July 14, 2007. I had a period on ...
A: Well, from everything you have shared, if a different conception date was suspected, it would be a ...
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| Bleeding on Birth Control Pill After Having a Baby | 5/19/2008 |
Q: At my 6-week post-delivery check-up, my OB-GYN prescribed the birth control pill (tri-cyclen lo), at ...
A: Did you begin the BCP on the 1st day of your menstrual cycle? There are basically two ways of ...
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| Ultrasound in first week after conception | 5/18/2008 |
Q: My girlfriend and I are trying to have a baby. She had a normal menstral cycle on 3/19/08 we tried ...
A: The nausea and vomiting and sensitivity to smells could certainly be attributed to the antibiotic. ...
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| cramping | 5/18/2008 |
Q: I am 6 weeks pregnant and have been experiencing some mild cramping in my lower abdomen for the past ...
A: Unfortunately, although I know it is very frustrating, the person you spoke to at your doctor's ...
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| in my 37 th week | 5/17/2008 |
Q: Ok im now in my 37th week. wahooo lol well anyway i went to dr yesterday guess im 1 cm dialated. ...
A: In the last few weeks of the pregnancy, as the cervix begins to dilate and/or efface (thin out) and ...
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| Pregnancy | 5/16/2008 |
Q: I just had a miscarriage on 4/1/08 and 2 weeks later my fiance and I had started trying again for a ...
A: From your description, it sounds like the bleeding on 5/5 was likely the first period after the ...
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| depoprovera | 5/16/2008 |
Q: i was taking depoprovera shot since one and half year,i recently stopped it.my problem is not ...
A: This is a common problem with Depo Provera users. Irregular, heavy, or no bleeding are common side ...
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| intercourse in first trimester | 5/16/2008 |
Q: i have been seeing a reproductive endocrinologist because i had 2 miscarriages within 6 months of ...
A: This is something you should clarify with your reproductive endocrinologist. When pelvic rest is ...
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| depo | 5/16/2008 |
Q: i had a baby in sept. I also had my first depo in sept.my second was in feb. I spotted every month ...
A: Depo Prover typically is effective for a six month time frame. Women are encouraged to have another ...
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| Intercourse during pregnancy | 5/15/2008 |
Q: My wife is Japanese and I am Caucasian. She is 153cm tall, which means the rest of her body goes on ...
A: The fetus is completely oblivious to what is going on beyond the inner sanctum of the womb. He/she ...
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| Concern | 5/15/2008 |
Q: Well my friend was expected to have her baby May 10th...well on the 9th she went in with ...
A: I am sorry to hear of your friend's loss. It is impossible to say what caused the loss so late in ...
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| Tri-Sprintec and Acidohilus | 5/15/2008 |
Q: Can taking probiotic acidophilus daily whaile taking tri sprintec decrease the effectiveness of the ...
A: Some strains of Lactobacillus acidophilus may be considered a probiotic or "friendly" bacteria. ...
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| Pregnancy and fibroid | 5/15/2008 |
Q: Im 39 years old and have been diagnosed with a large fundal fibroid. I had an U/S last may ...
A: Congratulations on the long-awaited pregnancy! Fibroids are actually quite common - between 50% and ...
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| re: tubal ligation | 5/1/2008 |
Q: I had baby #3 last month and had a tubal ligation the day after her birth. I absoulutely do not want ...
A: A successful tubal ligation is essentially effective once it is done. However, you typically should ...
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| 33 weeks pregnant with fourth child | 5/1/2008 |
Q: I have been having lower back and abdominal pains for the past two days. The back pain is such a ...
A: If you have a history of pre-term deliveries and have been having low back and abdominal pains, at ...
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| No Gestational Sac | 5/1/2008 |
Q: I am approximatly 6-8 weeks pregenant. My first ultrasound at or around 5-6 weeks a gastational was ...
A: Sometimes if the pregnancy is not progressing normally, as it seems yours was not, the gestational ...
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| non alcoholic beer | 5/1/2008 |
Q: IS IT OK FOR ME TO CONTINUE DRINKING ODOUL'S? SINCE IT SAYS NON ALCOHOLIC W/ 0.5 ALCOHOL.
A: No level of drinking alcohol has been proven safe during pregnancy. There are some non-alcoholic ...
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| Spotting/Abnormal period? | 4/30/2008 |
Q: My period was two weeks late and I am now having light spotting. I did take a pregnancy test and it ...
A: I would suspect that your altered periods are likely due to a bit of a hormonal imbalance - as most ...
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| Miscarriage | 4/30/2008 |
Q: I am 35. I found out I was pregnant on March 18th. My last period was on Feb 14th. I went in for my ...
A: Well, here's where I'm a little confused... if the fetus did stop developing at 6 weeks, did they ...
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| Period like bleeding & cramping | 4/30/2008 |
Q: my LMP was 3/24/08. On 4/6/08, I had an IUI and on 4/20/08, I tested positive for pregnancy. As of ...
A: The range of normal for hCG levels in pregnancy is pretty broad, but at 5 weeks the hCG levels ...
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| Yasmin | 4/29/2008 |
Q: I have recently begun taking Yasmin, after years of not being on a Pill. How soon after starting am ...
A: As a general rule, you must be on any BCP consistently for at least one full week before considering ...
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| worried about my young mother w/ scary symptoms | 4/29/2008 |
Q: I am very worried about my 37 year-old mother. She has been experiencing early and late pregnancy ...
A: It is quite possible that your mother's irregular periods and hormonal symptoms are related to ...
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| Pregnancy | 4/29/2008 |
Q: My daughter just recently found out she was pregnant. The doctor told her today the sonogram showed ...
A: I believe what they are referring to is a subchorionic hematoma. A subchorionic hematoma is simply a ...
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| Still a bit confused | 4/28/2008 |
Q: I am still a but confused though. I did some research online, and with a 32 day cycle, the results ...
A: Women are expected to ovulate approximately 14 days prior to the beginning of the onset of the next ...
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| Shortened cervix & funneling, previous pPROM & delivery | 4/28/2008 |
Q: I hope you can help me. I am pregnant with baby #3. Some background: My first pregnancy was ...
A: I think the only new thing here that I didn't already address is the voluntary bedrest. If you want ...
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| Shortened cervix & funneling, previous pPROM & delivery | 4/28/2008 |
Q: I hope you can help me. I am pregnant with baby #3. Some background: My first pregnancy was ...
A: It is possible that your doctor does not want to do anymore TVUs as a part of the pelvic rest ...
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| toxoplasmosis and pregnancy? | 4/27/2008 |
Q: Last June when i was 5 weeks pregnant i tested for toxoplasmosis: IgG: 16.2 IU/ml (Normal: 0-3 ...
A: Toxoplasmosis is caused by a parasite called Toxoplasma gondii. The parasite is in the intestine of ...
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| pregnant? | 4/27/2008 |
Q: I had my period on the 8th of this month and it usually lasts up to 6 days on average however, and ...
A: Typically when women have some spotting in the middle of the cycle, it is related to ovulation ...
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| periods after giving birth | 4/27/2008 |
Q: I gave birth at the end of January and didn't get my first period until the middle of March, which ...
A: Your first period after childbirth is dependent upon whether you are breastfeeding or not. Women who ...
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| Pregnant with breast pains | 4/27/2008 |
Q: I am pregnant about 6 weeks now and though I am very excited, my breasts are very sore and cause a ...
A: Unfortunately, there is likely not a whole lot you can do to ease the discomfort for awhile. The ...
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| Can semen in toilet water cause pregnancy? | 4/26/2008 |
Q: I am in an embarrassing situation here. On monday, after I came from work, I rest about an hour. ...
A: The chance of a pregnancy occurring from a situation as you've described is so very, very, very low. ...
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| Shortened cervix & funneling, previous pPROM & delivery | 4/26/2008 |
Q: I hope you can help me. I am pregnant with baby #3. Some background: My first pregnancy was ...
A: I'll try to take your questions one at a time so I don't miss one... 1. The treatment of pelvic rest ...
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| Pain in side after birth | 4/25/2008 |
Q: I had a baby eight days ago. Yesterday I had pain in my right side below my rib cage. The pain has ...
A: Because you have a history of the previous cyst, you really need to let your doctor know and have ...
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| peri menopause and pregnant | 4/25/2008 |
Q: I'm 38 and 9 weeks pregnant. I'm very concerned about hormone levels and risk of miscarriage. I was ...
A: Well, if you are unable to change doctors, you will have to make the best of the situation. I would ...
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| Question | 4/24/2008 |
Q: I was on Clomid from April-June 2007. I did not conceive. Before the Clomid,I had irregular cycles ...
A: The five day difference absolutely would equate to a longer (32 day) cycle length, and thus a later ...
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| pregnant week 13 | 4/24/2008 |
Q: yesterday i went to the doctor and he took a sample from my discharge because he said that I m ...
A: You really need to use your own judgement as to whether to seek emergency medical care and, as I'm ...
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| psos and how to fall pregnant with this condtion | 4/23/2008 |
Q: I'm a 26yr old who has three children already I've been trying for an other child with a new partner ...
A: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a health problem that can affect a woman's menstrual cycle, ...
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| Semen Leakage, cause of infertilty? | 4/23/2008 |
Q: Right after sex, a lot of liquid leaks out of me. We are trying to conceive and even elevating my ...
A: The abundant, stringy, cervical mucus - like an egg whites consistency - is indicative of impending ...
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| Prolapse fibroid in pregnancy | 4/23/2008 |
Q: I am 36 years old, pregnant with my 5th child. I was just diagnosed with having a prolapsed fibroid. ...
A: What I've heard from you sounds pretty appropriate thus far. Reproductive hormones like estrogen and ...
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| I need to know if this is possibul? | 4/23/2008 |
Q: I'm stuck in the most uncomfortabul situation ever! well let me start off by saying I was on depo ...
A: OK, you said you started dating this man on 1/1 and had since had two periods, correct? One was ...
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| pregnancy?? | 4/22/2008 |
Q: my last period was 16thmarch,im not regular with mt cycles i was due around the 15th april.todays ...
A: Home pregnancy are often inaccurate until pregnancies get to the point where the placenta is ...
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| tubel questions | 4/22/2008 |
Q: i was wondering is ovulating after a tubel normal. i had mine done almost two years ago and i am now ...
A: Unless you have your ovaries removed (which you don't with a tubal ligation), you do still ovulate. ...
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| Can I be pregnant | 4/21/2008 |
Q: I had sex at the end of my period - one day after it finished (7 days after it began) and my partner ...
A: With a 30 day cycle length, you will usually ovulate on/about cycle day 16, so your fertile window ...
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| miscarriage at 10 weeks, fetus is 6 weeks | 4/21/2008 |
Q: I got positive pg tests and was going along okay at 10 weeks then I had some bleeding yesterday AM, ...
A: Most often after a miscarriage or D&C your bleeding will taper off from heavy bleeding with ...
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| test | 4/21/2008 |
Q: CAn you advise me when is the best day to test for possible pregnancy? Thank you. :)
A: Although some tests claim accuracy on the first day of a missed period, I usually suggest that women ...
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| MTHFR Disorder... | 4/20/2008 |
Q: I am 21 and have had 2 miscarriages...#1 was lost at 10 weeks and #2 recently at 5 weeks...On both ...
A: MTHFR can have a direct correlation to pregnancy loss. One of the effects of increased homocysteine ...
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| Antigen E | 4/19/2008 |
Q: My Daughter-in-law is 34 weeks pregnant. She told me yesterday that they were taking the baby..I ...
A: The e-antigen is a really complex and difficult thing to understand - and also to try to explain, so ...
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| Period after birth | 4/19/2008 |
Q: I'm concerned about my menstrual cycle after I had my daughter. I gave birth in July and didn't ...
A: It sounds like you have been experiencing cycle irregularity since the delivery. Often this is ...
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| implanon and pregnancy risk | 4/19/2008 |
Q: I have had an implanon implant for roughly 6 months. But over the last 3 months my partner and i ...
A: Implanon, nor any other hormonal birth control method, will affect the results of a pregnancy test. ...
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| fibroids | 4/19/2008 |
Q: I am almost 29 weeks. I have a fibroid in my uterus below the baby, it was measured at almost 12 cm ...
A: The average fetal weight at 27 weeks would be approximately 1.93 pounds. So, yes, the 2 lbs. 6 oz. ...
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| thin uterus | 4/19/2008 |
Q: I have had 3 c sections and on the last one doctor said my uterus was thin and he sliced my bladder. ...
A: The very best resource for this is the previous doctor who saw your uterus up close and personal. I ...
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| HCG level didn't double after 48 hours but heart beat was seen at ultrasound | 4/18/2008 |
Q: I am really comfused. AT 7 weeks I was told by my OB/GYN that my blood test results didn't show a ...
A: Early ultrasound dating is almost always more reliable than LMP calculations. It may simply be that ...
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| Pink discharge | 4/18/2008 |
Q: I guess all history is going to help, so i fell pregnant found out in December last year, i went for ...
A: Most often after a miscarriage or D&C your bleeding will taper off to spotting within 7-10 days, and ...
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| 1st late period 7 years after tubal | 4/18/2008 |
Q: I am 28 years old and since my tubal 7 years ago my periods have been irregular. My period is later ...
A: Occasionally a woman can still get pregnant, despite having had her tubes tied properly. The tubes ...
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| trying to conceive | 4/18/2008 |
Q: I actually have a couple of questions. I am 35yrs old trying to conceive my second child. My first ...
A: First, riding on the back of a motorcycle is actually fine - especially if it is a larger, cruising ...
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| HCG level didn't double after 48 hours but heart beat was seen at ultrasound | 4/17/2008 |
Q: I am really comfused. AT 7 weeks I was told by my OB/GYN that my blood test results didn't show a ...
A: In the 1st trimester of a healthy pregnancy, we expect hCG levels to double every 48-72 hours. It is ...
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| miscarriage at 10 weeks, fetus is 6 weeks | 4/17/2008 |
Q: I got positive pg tests and was going along okay at 10 weeks then I had some bleeding yesterday AM, ...
A: At 10 weeks gestation, there definitely should have been visible heart activity. Although not ...
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| just to know if i'm pregnant | 4/16/2008 |
Q: my period began marhc 26 and ended on march 31 (28 days cycle). We had sex on april 5, we are using ...
A: If the condom slipped off during or after ejaculation, the sex was essentially unprotected. Anytime ...
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| unable to conceive | 4/16/2008 |
Q: I have aready asked you few questions about my chemical pregnancy in june 2007.Three months after ...
A: I am again suggesting that you try an Ovulation Predictor Kit. The mid-cycle bleeding, called ...
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| fetal heart reae at 11 weeks | 4/16/2008 |
Q: i passed a blood clot today that was about 3" x 2" x 2" with some bleeding and no cramping. i just ...
A: Many times, when bleeding/clots are passed during pregnancy, a subchorionic hematoma may be the ...
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| mid cycle spotting and sex | 4/16/2008 |
Q: Normally it lasts a day to 3 days at most and its that light brown color. My last period started the ...
A: OK, your previous question seemed to indicate that you were worried about pregnancy simply because ...
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| Periods and New Birth Control | 4/15/2008 |
Q: I have been married for 5 years now and in Feb. and March I started having pain in my left arm and ...
A: Stopping any hormonal birth control in the middle of the cycle has the potential of causing a ...
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| mid cycle spotting and sex | 4/15/2008 |
Q: Normally it lasts a day to 3 days at most and its that light brown color. My last period started the ...
A: This condition is called metrorrhagia - uterine bleeding at irregular intervals, particularly ...
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| early pregnancy issues | 4/15/2008 |
Q: I have been having severe pelvic pain and my doctor sent me for an ultrasound. I have a history of ...
A: OK, first, it is too early for heart activity to be seen via ultrasound if you are just 3-4 weeks ...
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| Daughter's pregnancy | 4/14/2008 |
Q: Ultrasound @ 34 weeks suggests baby has large tummy so big for dates. My daughter has to have ...
A: Biometry is used to determine fetal age. By late in the 3rd trimester, measurements are accurate to ...
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| clueless | 4/14/2008 |
Q: I'm really paranoid right now because I don't know if my girl friend is pregnant. Due to my ...
A: Although you are susceptible to conceive a pregnancy ANY time you have unprotected sex, the day ...
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| ovulation | 4/13/2008 |
Q: I'm 33 weeks pregnant and curious about the time I concieved! My periods were pretty normal around ...
A: As a general rule, women will ovulate approximately 14 days before the onset of the next period. But ...
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| Shocked | 4/13/2008 |
Q: I had a Mirena I.U.D put into place in March of 2007. I took a pregnancy test this evening and it ...
A: When pregnancy occurs with an IUD in place, the IUD is typically removed. This procedure can ...
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| unable to conceive | 4/13/2008 |
Q: I have aready asked you few questions about my chemical pregnancy in june 2007.Three months after ...
A: If you are having regular periods, that would indicate that you are more than likely ovulating every ...
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| Trying to understand | 4/12/2008 |
Q: Me and my boyfriend had sex 3 days before my period was suppose to come on.We had unprotected sex ...
A: Three days before your period is due is typically not a real fertile time of your cycle, but if you ...
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| Heavy Bleeding | 4/11/2008 |
Q: I have been having changes in my cycle since 2003, I am now 47 years old and am contributing these ...
A: Well, the bleeding to death part, you really need not worry about. The normal amount of blood lost ...
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| low AFI level | 4/11/2008 |
Q: my wife is 23 weeks pregnant today.her afi is just 2.6.please tell how much serious it is. doctors ...
A: A very low AFI, such as your wife's, indicates a condition called oligohydramnios. Oligohydramnios ...
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| Mirena after removal symptoms | 4/11/2008 |
Q: I had my Mirena coil fitted on august 2007, everything went well until the 4 months. I have ...
A: No - the Mirena would not affect the pregnancy test result. It sounds to me like it is possible ...
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| vaginal pain | 4/11/2008 |
Q: im 32 week preg and my vaginal lips hurt what could it be
A: More than likely it is simply the increased circulation to that area in preparation for labor and ...
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| development details of days 177 through 230 | 4/10/2008 |
Q: I have been looking for what happens to the developing infant during this stage but since I get very ...
A: Gestational days 177 through 230 would generally be considered to be weeks 25-33. If you search out ...
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| pregnancy | 4/10/2008 |
Q: i have an IUD but anyhow i am pregnant now. Now remove that IUD, but my pregnancy is in the right ...
A: If the pregnancy is located in the ovary - or anywhere outside the uterus, it is an ectopic ...
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| missed period by a little over a week | 4/10/2008 |
Q: my boyfriend and i were concerned that i may be pregnant even though he pulled out and even though ...
A: If your LMP was 3/2 and you have regular 28 day cycles, you likely would have ovulated on/around ...
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| miscarriage | 4/10/2008 |
Q: Ok. I am Very confused. I found out i was i was pregnant on March 17. A week later i had a terrible ...
A: With a LMP of 2/16 (making you more than 7 weeks along) and hCG levels below 1000 mIU/ml, it sounds ...
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| trying to conceive?? | 4/10/2008 |
Q: I have been trying to conceive for a while now, I recently had surgery in November 2007 due to a ...
A: Yes, you can still conceive with one open and functioning Fallopian tube. Unfortunately, there is no ...
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| Large Uterus/Laparoscopy | 4/9/2008 |
Q: Ok, so I kinda have two questions: 1) I had a laparoscopy 7 days ago and am still really sore and ...
A: Well, the phone antenna poking into the area where an incision is attempting to heal can't help. ...
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| Pink discharge | 4/9/2008 |
Q: I guess all history is going to help, so i fell pregnant found out in December last year, i went for ...
A: The symptoms you describe are hormonal in nature and can also be related to hormone fluctuations ...
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| vbac round 2? | 4/9/2008 |
Q: I am currently pregnant with my fourth child, and I have had two previous c sections. I have been ...
A: VBACs are typically assessed on a case-by-case basis by the attending OB and usually the evaluation ...
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| Early Pregnancy | 4/9/2008 |
Q: 2 1/2 weeks ago I had 3 HPT light positive tests. Three days later I started to get my period and ...
A: It may have been that you were just barely pregnant when you were in the clinic last month. An hCG ...
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| molar pregancy | 4/8/2008 |
Q: Is it cancer, can you get pregnant and have a normal pregnancy, what are the chances of ...
A: A molar pregnancy or hydatidiform mole is the result of a genetic error during the fertilization ...
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| Uh, so, what are my odds? | 4/8/2008 |
Q: I had unprotected sex with an older man (He's 37, I'm 19) on the last day of my period (the 5th day ...
A: Cycle day 5 would not be considered a fertile day of your cycle. If you have regular 28 day cycles, ...
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| 2 Periods in 1 Month | 4/8/2008 |
Q: My last legitimate period started February 27. I've been on a pretty regular cycle for awhile now ...
A: I usually suggest that women wait until the week after a missed or spotty period before testing for ...
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| chemical pregnancy | 4/7/2008 |
Q: "Hi Brenda, I am Sunitha.M , from USA. I took the pregnancy test at home on 10 th of july 2007, and ...
A: I believe I answered most of this same question from you yesterday, but you have added a bit, so I ...
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| abdominal pain | 4/7/2008 |
Q: im 23 and about 2 months pregnant. I have had upper abdominal muscle pains this whole time. It ...
A: During pregnancy, discomforts involving the abdomen, hips, back, pelvis, legs,... in fact, ...
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| chemical pregnancy | 4/6/2008 |
Q: Sir, i am samrin, from USA. I took the pregnancy test at home on 12 th march 2008, and found ...
A: No. A chemical pregnancy is the term given to a pregnancy that ends very early in the 1st trimester. ...
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| amenhorrea, plan b, possible pregnancy? | 4/6/2008 |
Q: I'm concerned about several symptoms I've been experiencing as well as the possibility of pregnancy. ...
A: Are you having any increase in your UC symptoms? We do know that stress can cause flare-ups of the ...
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| low HCG | 4/5/2008 |
Q: My husband and I got pregnant for the 1st time a few weeks back. We are thrilled! According to my ...
A: The average hCG level at 6 weeks of pregnancy is 1,080 - 56,500 mIU/ml. So, your level of 600 mIU/ml ...
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| is my grandchild ok? | 4/5/2008 |
Q: My daughter is 7 weeks along. She had a vaginal ultra sound done. The mid-wife could not hear a ...
A: An irregularly shaped gestational sac on ultrasound can indicate a few things. It may be that there ...
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| What if I was sensitized? | 4/5/2008 |
Q: Brenda, On new years day, 2008, I had a miscarriage. I was only about 4 weeks along. I am RH ...
A: Rh incompatibility occurs only if you are Rh negative and your baby is Rh positive. In most cases, ...
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| Lost Tampon Aftermath | 4/4/2008 |
Q: Ok, I have two questions for you. First, there are times in the month when I ovulate so intensely ...
A: I will assume that your "discomfort" is the abundant cervical mucus that is produced during ...
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| Ovulation | 4/4/2008 |
Q: On May 2, 2007 I gave birth to my son. i conceived my daughter 6 weeks later. From the time I gave ...
A: The bleeding after delivery is called lochia. Postpartum bleeding starts out bright red (lochia ...
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| post partum menstrual cycle | 4/4/2008 |
Q: Its been 4 weeks since I've given birth to my daughter. How soon can I expect to ovulate? I'm ...
A: If you attempted breastfeeding for two weeks only, it would not play a part in the menstrual cycle ...
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| PUPPS | 4/3/2008 |
Q: I was wondering if this sounds like PUPPS to you...First of all, I'll give you some backround info. ...
A: Pruritic urticarial papules and plaques of pregnancy (PUPPP) normally occurs in first pregnancies ...
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| hormonal imbalnce | 4/3/2008 |
Q: Can hormonal imbalance affect the results of a pregnancy test?
A: No. The levels of hormones which affect our menstrual cycles - mainly estrogen and progesterone - ...
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| pregnant with copper iud | 4/3/2008 |
Q: I have hadx the copper iud for about 2.5 years. I had unprotected sex in early Feb, but had a ...
A: The symptoms you describe are hormonal in nature and can also be related to hormone fluctuations ...
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| Please Read | 4/3/2008 |
Q: I have read through the questions and have not found one EXACTLY like this. I am 21 years old and ...
A: Since you are having lower abdominal discomfort combined with the irregular cycles, I would suspect ...
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| cramping but negative pregnancy test | 4/3/2008 |
Q: I am 25 and have been having menstrual cramps for a couple of days now, but no period. Two weeks ...
A: If you have had unprotected sex during the last cycle or two, you cannot dismiss the possibility of ...
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| birth control | 4/2/2008 |
Q: i have been using birth control for a while now but i still get pregnant.what can be the reason ...
A: Birth control pills, in general, are quite effective. The statistics are that 8% of women will ...
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| tubal and pregnancy | 4/2/2008 |
Q: Ok i had my tubal in january but I have felt pregnant all this time, and I am really wonderign if it ...
A: If a woman is still in her childbearing years, many doctors will do a pregnancy test before ...
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| question | 4/2/2008 |
Q: I WAS WONDERING IF ANYONE COULD GIVE ME SOME TIPS. I HAVE BEEN TRYING TO GET PREGNANT FOR ABOUT 5 ...
A: Irregular periods tend to indicate a lack of ovulations. Without ovulation, conception is - to say ...
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| scant menstrual cycles and ovulation | 4/1/2008 |
Q: I am a 36 nearly 37 y.o. female gravida 3, para 1, miscarriage 1, abortion 1. My husband and I ...
A: If ovulation does not occur in a woman, no egg is released from the ovary, and hence technically ...
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| How far along? | 4/1/2008 |
Q: Ok, so I have been trying to get pregnant since coming off of birth control in oct 07. Had a period ...
A: Typically women are at least three weeks along when they get a positive on a home pregnancy test. If ...
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| Preterm Labor | 4/1/2008 |
Q: I am looking for any answers I can get. My doctors do not know why I am doing what I am. I am 31 ...
A: If the medications (which I assume they tried) did not work to stop your contractions, the only ...
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| clomid during early pregnancy | 3/31/2008 |
Q: i would like to thank you for your answer;i have a follow up question though, so you mean i dont ...
A: Essentially the theory means that... if you take or are exposed to something that will cause a ...
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| Conception Date | 3/31/2008 |
Q: I got my period August 21, 2007. My period is irregular it come anytime between 30-40 days. mostly ...
A: If your 6/9 due date has been determined/confirmed via ultrasound, which I'll assume it has since ...
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| im pregnant i 90% certain i no who the father is i just need a professional oppinion please. | 3/30/2008 |
Q: thing is i foolishly slept with some one else and need a second opinion as to which 1 is the father ...
A: With the LMP date of 1/26 and a history of 28 day cycles, I calculate that you most likely did ...
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| discharge from breasts | 3/30/2008 |
Q: i'm 18 and suffering from depression i don't know if this has anything to do with that but my ...
A: Normally, if the ducts are stripped toward the nipple, a drop or two of clear, milky, or ...
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| bchg level | 3/29/2008 |
Q: I found out that i was pregnant on Sunday (Easter) and my bchg level was at 540 and now there are ...
A: Usually with twin pregnancies, the hCG level is higher than normal to begin with. Also, an ectopic ...
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| Could I Be Pregnant 2 months after my c section? | 3/29/2008 |
Q: I just had my second daughter by csection in JANUARY 2008. This was my second c section. I breast ...
A: If you were not breastfeeding exclusively and were not using any other form of birth control, it is ...
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| monthly cycle | 3/29/2008 |
Q: my cycle has never been regular but for the last couple of months i had been noticing a pattern. i ...
A: If you have had unprotected sex during the last cycle or two, you cannot dismiss the possibility of ...
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| Question regarding ultrasound/IUGR | 3/28/2008 |
Q: I am 30 weeks pregnant. For the past several weeks, I have been measuring small (by fundal ...
A: The information you have shared also seems conflicting to me. Smaller than expected fetal growth ...
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| tilted cervix | 3/28/2008 |
Q: I am 37weeks and 5 days pregnant and the doctor told me I am 3cm dilated and 60 to 70% effaced and ...
A: There are two main tilted uterus positions: anteverted (tilting forward toward the bladder) and ...
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| worried about dates | 3/27/2008 |
Q: My last period was on Jan 29th. according to that i shoudl now be 8 weeks pregnanct. i had my first ...
A: This can mean two possible things: First that your dates are off and that you are not as far along ...
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| mammogram during pregnancy | 3/27/2008 |
Q: I'm 35 years old with no children. I had a negative pregnancy test on 3/11/08, a positive ovulation ...
A: There is a fairly common theory amongst health care providers called the "all-or-nothing ...
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| my daughters 2 pregnancies | 3/26/2008 |
Q: 2005 my daughter gave birth to a little boy(brae)870grams stillborn. at 18w her waters broke,she ...
A: Although there is no way to know for sure, it does sound like this new OB doctor is making himself ...
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| When did i get pregnant? | 3/26/2008 |
Q: The first day of my last period was November 14th of 2007, I had sex with one person on the 18th and ...
A: I will assume that your dates have been confirmed with an ultrasound in the 1st trimester. If ...
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| U/S Question | 3/25/2008 |
Q: My LMP was 2/4/08, but I ovulated on either CD15 or CD16. I have been having some spotting off an on ...
A: The gestational sac can typically be visualized as early as 4.5 weeks of gestation and the yolk sac ...
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| want to get pregnant | 3/25/2008 |
Q: We have thinking about getting pregnant. I am testing for ovulation these days. What is the best ...
A: I usually suggest that couples who are actively trying to conceive try having sex every other day ...
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| Will I deliver before my due date? | 3/25/2008 |
Q: This is my 6th pregnancy, I had the last 3 early, 2 induced and the last one came on his own 8 days ...
A: As a general rule, each pregnancy tends to LABOR less time with each subsequent time. As far as when ...
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| Thyroid disease and HCG levels | 3/25/2008 |
Q: I was wondering if you knew anything about Thyroid Disease and HCG levels. Can thyroid disease cause ...
A: hCG has mild thyroid stimulating effects and, as a result, can cause some symptoms of ...
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| implanon | 3/24/2008 |
Q: Does the implanon procedure an abortive method? I am supposed to have the procedure done next week, ...
A: There would not necessarily be any more chance of that happening than with any other contraceptive ...
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| pregnancy after cold-knife conization | 3/24/2008 |
Q: Four years ago i had a lot of cervical dysplasia, the doctor did the cold-knife conization procedure ...
A: The main risk with cervical conization and subsequent pregnancies is preterm labor/delivery. In a ...
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| metformiin, provera and clomid during early pregnancy | 3/21/2008 |
Q: last jan. 18, 2008 i have been diagnosed with PCOS {polycystic ovarian syndrome } my ob said that ...
A: If the ultrasound on 3/3 determined you were at 5 weeks gestation, that would calculate back to ...
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| implanon | 3/21/2008 |
Q: Does the implanon procedure an abortive method? I am supposed to have the procedure done next week, ...
A: Implanon is not an abortion method - it is a contraceptive method (it is meant to prevent ...
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| Missed period | 3/20/2008 |
Q: I am a mother of 3, my husband and I have been trying to concive sence December with my IUD was ...
A: If your IUD was a hormonal IUD (like Mirena), periods and ovulation can be a bit irregular for the ...
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| suddenly irregular cycles | 3/20/2008 |
Q: I am 14, and I've had my period for over 2 years. It has always been pretty regular. Last month it ...
A: I would suspect that your early period and now the delayed period is likely due to a bit of a ...
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| Mature Placenta | 3/20/2008 |
Q: I am 30 weeks pregnant and went in for a 3-D sono today. The sonographer said my placenta looked "a ...
A: Placental calcification is essentially calcium deposits on the placenta and this indicates "aging" ...
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| Birth Control | 3/19/2008 |
Q: I have many pregnancy symptoms. Nausea, hard time sleeping, weight gain, tender breasts, headaches, ...
A: No, hormonal birth control methods will not cause a false negative result on a pregnancy test. ...
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| pregnancy | 3/19/2008 |
Q: Hai , Brenda I am 25,and married. am from Maldives. me and my husbund have been trying to conceive ...
A: The symptoms you describe sound to me like a possible urinary tract infection - especially the ...
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| period late | 3/19/2008 |
Q: I am usually very regular on a 28day cycle but my last period came 4-5 days early on 2/18. I had ...
A: If your LMP was 2/18 and you have regular 28 days cycles, we would anticipate that you would have ...
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| pregnancy question | 3/18/2008 |
Q: Are women allowed to perm or relax their hair during pregnancy? Thanks
A: As far as being a safety issue, there seems to be little risk of damage to mother or baby from ...
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| I know when i conceived...is this how to calcuate how far along we are? | 3/18/2008 |
Q: i had my period on the 8th of feb. and conceived on the 28th of feb. i am absolutely sure this is ...
A: Pregnancy calculations are always based on the LMP - even when you go for ultrasound and they ...
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| freaking out | 3/17/2008 |
Q: I'm 20 yrs old and was diagnosed with pcos 2 years ago, was never told i couldn't have kids or that ...
A: If your LMP was 3/6 and you have regular 28 day cycles, we would anticipate that you would likely ...
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| 7 Months Pregnant with sharp pains! | 3/17/2008 |
Q: Every so often i will get like these sharp pains down in my vagina area like pins sticking me all ...
A: Well - there are a few options, as there are many common discomforts of pregnancy, especially ...
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| chances of pregnancy | 3/17/2008 |
Q: My last period was on the 28 february and my cycle is on average 28 days. I had sex on 9 march, and ...
A: If your LMP started on 2/28 and you have regular 28 day cycles, we would anticipate that you would ...
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| high AFP level question | 3/17/2008 |
Q: My concern is this: I am 25 years old with my first pregnancy. I weigh 125 lbs and I am 20 weeks ...
A: An AFP is a "screening" test. It aims to identify babies that may be at increased risk (have a ...
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| can i get pregnent | 3/16/2008 |
Q: can u get pregnent after haveing your tubes cut tied and burnt after 3 years
A: Occasionally a woman can still get pregnant, even though she had her tubes tied properly. The tubes ...
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| Menstruation | 3/16/2008 |
Q: My girlfriend has brown blood/discharge that comes both before and after her normal period. ...
A: This sounds like a bit of a hormonal imbalance. Is she on the birth control pill? Many times the BCP ...
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| weight loss during pregnancy | 3/16/2008 |
Q: I was supposedly 18 1/2 wks pregnant, went to the ultrasound. Tech said I too small,only 16 wks, but ...
A: There has been research to suggest that if a mother is not gaining adequate weight during pregnancy, ...
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| Tearing pains and cramping | 3/16/2008 |
Q: I am five months pregnant with my 3rd child. I have had a lot of lower back pain the past few days ...
A: If you are having consistent abdominal cramping that is not dissipating or going away at all with ...
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| hcg levels and bleeding | 3/16/2008 |
Q: I have known that I am pregnant for about 4 days now. I took a positive home test on the 12th of ...
A: In the 1st trimester of a healthy pregnancy, we expect the hCG level to double every 48-72 hours. So ...
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| conception | 3/15/2008 |
Q: Here is my situation: I am currently 16 weeks pregnant and wanted to know if you can help me ...
A: According to my calculations using your LMP date, your estimated conception date would be ...
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| will it be soon!? | 3/15/2008 |
Q: i am almost 37 weeks pregnant i went to the doctor today and i am 1 cm dilated and 50% effaced my ...
A: You make me smile. :-) I know you don't mean to - but you do. I really, really wish I could give ...
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| Am I pregnant | 3/14/2008 |
Q: I am 10-15 days late with my cycle. I have been having a watery, stretchy discharge for about 2 ...
A: Unfortunately, I cannot tell you for certain if you are pregnant or not. If you have had unprotected ...
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| misscarrige | 3/14/2008 |
Q: I’m facing a miscarriage right now. And I’m waiting for the natural miscarriage without doing the ...
A: Usually if the hCG level begins to fall, we do become concerned about a threatened miscarriage. In a ...
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| i'm worried about my girlfriend being pregnant | 3/14/2008 |
Q: the other day we were fooling around and she ended up giving me a BJ. after i came, she spat and ...
A: I'm thinking you are over-thinking. :-) Not that this scenario would be absolutely impossible - ...
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| pregnancy | 3/14/2008 |
Q: "ok hello i got my period the 31st of january which led into february it was over the 3rd of ...
A: If you have had unprotected sex during the last cycle or two, you cannot dismiss the possibility of ...
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| hematoma | 3/13/2008 |
Q: i am still in the first trimester of my first pregnancy.my hematoma has grown within the last 2 ...
A: I'll try and help you with some facts about subchorionic hematomas in general... The incidence of ...
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| Merina IUD | 3/13/2008 |
Q: I just had my IUD removed by laproskopy yesterday. I read that if an IUD perforates the uterus its ...
A: The most common time for a perforation to take place would be at insertion. I cannot give you ...
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| no breast milk | 3/13/2008 |
Q: When I was pregnant (first pregnancy), I got these little scabs on the tips of my nipples. They ...
A: If you were not breastfeeding, more than likely your OB doctor gave you a medication, probably ...
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| Spotting and backache | 3/12/2008 |
Q: I am 27 years old, I have regular periods 26 days.I am due to start today but so far nothing. About ...
A: If you have had unprotected sex during the last cycle or two, you cannot dismiss the possibility of ...
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| mortality rate of chickenpox baby | 3/12/2008 |
Q: I gave birth to my daughter prematurely,she was 29 weeks along, I had chicken pox, was not over them ...
A: Chicken pox acquired during pregnancy does cause an increased risk of complications to the mother ...
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| laxatives while pregnant | 3/11/2008 |
Q: What are the effects and risks of taking exlax while pregnant I am 33 weeks and severely ...
A: Ex-Lax (sennosides) is a stimulant laxative (there are different types) and that is the issue. ...
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| UTI | 3/11/2008 |
Q: I am about 12 weeks pregnant, and have been diagnosed with a UTI. I was given macrobid, but I am ...
A: Macrobid (nitrofurantoin) is a FDA Pregnancy Risk Category B medication. The FDA has a ...
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| My due date??! | 3/11/2008 |
Q: I found out that I was pregnant last Monday 3/3/08. Thinking back my LMP on the 5/2/08 only lasted 2 ...
A: OK, I am assuming that you are transposing the month and day in your dates - meaning instead of ...
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| Conception | 3/10/2008 |
Q: I want to get pregnant but was Triphasil just for Feb. I started my period on the 17 Feb but started ...
A: Because you missed pills in the middle of the cycle, you may or may not have ovulated, Typically the ...
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| c-section vs. vbac | 3/10/2008 |
Q: I have a question regarding c sections. I had a c section with my son, almost 8 years ago because I ...
A: The risk of a blood clot is approximately 3 to 5 times higher after a C-section than with a vaginal ...
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| Breastfeeding hormonal imbalance | 3/10/2008 |
Q: I am a 33 yr. old female and I have a 4 mo. old son that I have been breastfeeding exclusively. I ...
A: Women who are not breastfeeding will usually start menstruating 6-8 weeks postpartum. If you are ...
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| False Labor | 3/10/2008 |
Q: I woke up with contractions that were 5 minutes apart and this lasted an hour before i finally went ...
A: Yes, I would suspect that the brown "slimy" discharge is likely your mucus plug. As the cervix ...
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| Bleeding querry | 3/9/2008 |
Q: I am jignasa, 28 years old and 14week pregnant lady. i had just two spot of bleeding in the begining ...
A: I am unfamiliar with the medications you cite, but I have done some research. I am completely ...
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| carvical prolapse right after labor | 3/9/2008 |
Q: About an hour after my last child was born, my cervix came out and the midwife just pushed it back ...
A: Cervical prolapse is something that can happen if those ligaments supporting the uterus and vaginal ...
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| Birth control/ Uterine anomalies | 3/9/2008 |
Q: I am 18 and have a 13month old son who was delivered via scheduled c-section. I was diagnosed with ...
A: If you feel the sites are reputable, then I would suggest printing out the information and taking it ...
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| 3rd Degree Burns | 3/9/2008 |
Q: I am 22 years old. When I was really young, about 3 yrs, my house caught fire and I was exposed to ...
A: I would suspect that this is related to the lack of elasticity in the tissue that was burned. You ...
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| Induction | 3/9/2008 |
Q: I am 41 weeks pregnant with my first pregnancy. My induction is scheduled for this Monday and I was ...
A: Castor oil can provide good results if you are already having some labor contractions. It is thought ...
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| Question? | 3/8/2008 |
Q: I just recently had and emergency c-section at 28.3 weeks. My uterus was still very thick they had ...
A: I'm very sorry to hear about your loss. All I can do is to give you the statistics that I presented ...
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| Missed Period due to Marijuana? | 3/8/2008 |
Q: I have been smoking Marijuana on a daily basis now, and my period is ALWAYS on time. Last time I ...
A: Drug use, in general, can cause menstrual cycle irregularities. They have found that chronic ...
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| Ovulation and Clomid | 3/7/2008 |
Q: My doctor just prescribed Clomid, however, I haven't ovulated in many months. Is it necessary to ...
A: Clomid essentially works to: - induce ovulation - correct irregular ovulation - help increase egg ...
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| sexuality questions | 3/7/2008 |
Q: its nice to meet you. I have a rather lengthy question. I'm not sure how much experience you have ...
A: Nurses don't particularly enjoy criticizing doctors either, but I take more pleasure in helping ...
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| Vaginal Pain after sex during pregnancy | 3/7/2008 |
Q: I'm 22 and having my second child. Right now i'm almost 32 weeks pregnant and after intercourse with ...
A: Because there are many physical changes taking place in your pelvis with the stretching and pulling ...
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| conception timing vs. how far along | 3/6/2008 |
Q: i had sex with a woman on Dec. 20th and again on Jan. 21st. she informed me she is pregnant. she ...
A: If a trans-vaginal ultrasound on 3/4 put her at 8 weeks, 2 days, that calculates back to a LMP date ...
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| ttc after ectopic | 3/6/2008 |
Q: Brenda, Hello! My husband and I are trying ttc after I had an ectopic pregnancy back in October. ...
A: In clinical studies, about 30% of women taking Clomid became pregnant. I realize this may not seem ...
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| early pregnancy? | 3/6/2008 |
Q: I was in a car accident a week ago, at the time i thought i was about 6 wks. pregnant. At the er ...
A: OK, well with the numbers changed, the picture does change slightly. With an hCG of 9000, we would ...
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| exams during pregnancy | 3/6/2008 |
Q: I live in the middle of nowhere Angola. I am 99.9% I am pregnant, which is great except there is ...
A: Wow - you have a dilemma. Obviously you have researched what the normal schedule is for prenatal ...
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| early pregnancy? | 3/6/2008 |
Q: I was in a car accident a week ago, at the time i thought i was about 6 wks. pregnant. At the er ...
A: OK - you have a typo somewhere. I'm going to assume the typo is with the 9000 and that you actually ...
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| 7 wks. post partum and still bleeding | 3/5/2008 |
Q: Is it normsl to bleed through two pads a day 7 wks post partum natural delivery,with a previous ...
A: Postpartum bleeding (lochia) typically begins within hours after giving birth, and will continue for ...
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| Could I be pregnant? | 3/5/2008 |
Q: ...I had my period for January from 11-17 and the had sex on the 24th and the 25th....the exact day ...
A: Well, obviously the risk is always higher that conception would occur if unprotected sex takes place ...
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| Question? | 3/5/2008 |
Q: I just recently had and emergency c-section at 28.3 weeks. My uterus was still very thick they had ...
A: With any previous C-section, there is some risk that the surgical scar from that C-section could ...
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| Miscarriages | 3/3/2008 |
Q: I have a question. I am currently pregnant. I was with one guy ( my current bf) on CD 13-23. I was ...
A: As a rule, ovulation takes place approximately 14 days prior to the beginning of the next period. If ...
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| Pregnancy/ovulation | 3/3/2008 |
Q: I am 22 yo and have been TTC for one cycle. I used an OPK and on Feb 7th got a positive. I was ...
A: Since your cycles have been irregular since coming off the BCP and you have had several negative ...
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| i need help | 3/3/2008 |
Q: i want to have another baby. i have three boys all conceived in the month of april. i have stopped ...
A: Oh, how I wish there was a magical way to get women to ovulate! It would solve the problems so many ...
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| Complications? | 3/2/2008 |
Q: in feb, i got some brown spotting around 22nd which has now become light red bleeding with some skin ...
A: Unfortunately, no - there is nothing you can do. However, vaginal bleeding can occur frequently in ...
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| Medicine and pregnancy | 3/2/2008 |
Q: My question is this. I was put on Colestipal for my stomach problems but I'm wanting to try and ...
A: Form what I can find, this medication is actually used for lowering cholesterol LDL levels and ...
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| pregnancy after removing the nuva ring | 3/2/2008 |
Q: Two months ago, i forgot to put my nuva ring in on time, so i left it out all month. last month i ...
A: If the NuvaRing has been out of the vagina for more than three continuous hours during the 1st or ...
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| 10 wks Pregnant w/ IUD in uterus | 3/2/2008 |
Q: I've recently found out that I am 10 wks pregnant with an IUD still in place. An ultra sound ...
A: This is always a tricky situation. IUDs are typically about 99% effective as a form of birth ...
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| COULD I BE PREGNANT ? | 3/1/2008 |
Q: I'M 22YRS OLD LAST MENSTRUAL PERIOD 1/17/08 TRY TO GET PREGNANT WENT TO MY GYN DR FOR PRE ...
A: Unfortunately, the symptoms you describe (and pretty much all early pregnancy symptoms) are hormonal ...
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| please help me | 3/1/2008 |
Q: i had an ultrasound done at 11 weeks and they found 2 sacs 1 empty and 1 baby growing fine,however ...
A: If the placenta supplying nutrition to the remaining fetus is contained within the "empty" sac, I ...
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| ultrasound accuracy in determinig fetal age per trimester | 3/1/2008 |
Q: I am pregnant with my 7th child. My last monthly period was 10/16/07, which would give me an ...
A: Early ultrasounds are quite accurate in dating pregnancies. As time has passed and we have been able ...
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| please help me | 2/29/2008 |
Q: i had an ultrasound done at 11 weeks and they found 2 sacs 1 empty and 1 baby growing fine,however ...
A: With multiple pregnancies, once conceived you have a lot of possibilities on placentas, implantation ...
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| multi vitamin during frist | 2/29/2008 |
Q: Brenda, My husband and I have been trying to become pregnant. Were both pretty healthy people. ...
A: I can already tell you are going to be a frequent questioner once you are pregnant. :-) Happy to ...
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| fetal ultrasound | 2/29/2008 |
Q: my lmp started nov. 27 or 28th 2007. that would make my due date sept 2 or 3, 2008. i had a sonogram ...
A: Ultrasound dating is always from the LMP. Pregnancy dating itself is always from the LMP. It tends ...
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| what is happening? | 2/28/2008 |
Q: i haven't had sex since June. 07. i had regular periods until October, when i barely got one. took ...
A: I would suspect you are not pregnant with that amount of time between your last sexual encounter and ...
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| no period after IUD | 2/28/2008 |
Q: At the beginning of February I had to have my IUD removed when I noticed it was coming out. At the ...
A: Unfortunately, the symptoms you describe are hormonal in nature and can also be related to hormone ...
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