| Subject | Date Asked |
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| Pregnancy after Cone Biopsy | 11/20/2009 |
Q: I am 29 years old and was diagnosed with Carcinoma in Situ. I had a cold knife cone biopsy at the ...
A: The consequences of cone biopsy on pregnancy do not decrease by time meaning that the uterus do not ...
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| how to plan pregnancy for coumadin patients | 11/19/2009 |
Q: I have a clotting disorder and my current means of birth is plavidgaurd.I am currently on coumiden . ...
A: You can get pregnant with your clotting defect and have a safe pregnancy provided that you are under ...
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| Pelvic Organ Prolapse and Subsequent Pregnancy | 11/6/2009 |
Q: At age 27, after a normal pregnancy, I gave birth to my daughter (7 lbs) by vaginal delivery with a ...
A: Definitely, a second pregnancy and delivery will make your prolapse worse. No doubt. However it has ...
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| negative pregnacy test | 11/4/2009 |
Q: my period is 4 days late having cramps but no spotting or anything took hpt and it came back ...
A: A home pregnancy test may take uo to 2 weeks after your missed period in order to be positive in ...
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| bleeding after miscarriage | 10/27/2009 |
Q: 4 weeks ago I had a miscarriage. I bled for about 10 days then the bleeding subsided to spotting. A ...
A: The level of hCG may take up to 4 weeks to go back to nonpregnant level and may never returns back ...
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| c-sections | 10/23/2009 |
Q: one 9 years ago another 6 years ago and last 4 months ago. if i waited another 4 years to have ...
A: Yes it is ok but be aware of the possibilities of complications such as abnormal placentation, ...
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| Nerve damage after C section? | 10/17/2009 |
Q: I had a c section 8 years ago, and since then have been having pain in my abdomen from the incision ...
A: This pain might be related to your Cesarean section. In some abdominal surgeries, it happens that a ...
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| spotting w/ tissue after intercourse | 10/16/2009 |
Q: I'm 19 and about 26 and a half weeks and i'm worried about this spotting that has occurred. My ...
A: This can be a case of placenta previa which means that the placenta is in abnorml site which is ...
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| Vanishing Twin Syndrome | 10/13/2009 |
Q: Kandeel, I am 16wks pregnant. At around 10 weeks pregnant I began bleeding, cramping and it feels ...
A: Seeking a second opinion seems to be a wise choice in your situation. Constant bleeding and cramping ...
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| menses | 10/12/2009 |
Q: I'm not sure if you're willing to answer this but I would please like to ask if a 5.5-6 week cycle ...
A: The normal length of a menstrual cycle varies between 21-35 days. A 6 weeks cycle is definitely ...
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| SUA at 18 weeks | 10/1/2009 |
Q: Good day, My name is Vanessa and I am 18 weeks pregnant expecting a baby boy. I attended my 2nd tri ...
A: Contrary to life after birth, the baby gets its nutrition and oxygen from the mother through the ...
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| pregnancy with 6.97 cm cyst in ovary | 9/30/2009 |
Q: Dr, my wife is 32 weeks pregnant with 6.90cm cyst in her ovary and there is no pain. now her doctor ...
A: The answer of tour question is really complicated and the decision is yours after doctors inforn you ...
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| First period after early Miscarriage | 9/28/2009 |
Q: I had an early Misc. This July at about 5 weeks they never found a fetus or a heartbeat via ...
A: This seems to be a case of an incomplete miscarriage where some of the conception products were ...
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| lactation | 9/15/2009 |
Q: I stopped breast-feeding my son six months ago and within a month I had dried up. About a week ago, ...
A: Pregnancy should first be excluded. pregnancy tests may not be sensitive enough if you are early in ...
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| Cycle after D&C TTC again | 9/9/2009 |
Q: I had a D&C on July 2nd, 2009 due to a blighted ovum, I was almost 10 weeks. I had bleeding off and ...
A: The incidence of sporadic abortion varies between 10-15% in normal healthy women. Therefore this is ...
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| vaccinaiting my baby?? | 9/7/2009 |
Q: URGENT!!! Are vaccines mandatory for Egyptian? I married an Egyptian and have a 6 month old baby. He ...
A: Although i am not a neonatologist, i am aware that some vaccines are due in the first year of life ...
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| Episiotomy defect | 9/6/2009 |
Q: I had an episiotomy during my labor 4 months ago. I found out a gap on the top of the episiotomy ...
A: The gap is definitely a defect that should be repaired. However, it is not advised to be repaired ...
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| Failure in labor in both pregnancy's | 8/31/2009 |
Q: I am 33, had my 1st child in 1997 and a 2nd in 2005. Both by C-Section, due to failure to progress ...
A: here are the answers for your questions: 1- Yes you can have a surgery to untie your tube but ...
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| blood in urine at 26 weeks | 8/27/2009 |
Q: my wfie is 26 weeks pregnant and has blood in her urine severe. she has been having alot of back ...
A: Your wife have to be sure first that this blood is coming from her urethra and is not a vaginal ...
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| slow rising hcg levles | 8/25/2009 |
Q: I'm in the dark about what is going on with my body and baby. I have been on Clomid two rounds... ...
A: These levels definitely deviates from the normal hCG rising levels with increasing duration of ...
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| pregnancy | 7/20/2009 |
Q: Is it normal to bleed and cramp while your in the early stage of pregnancy?
A: No. It is not normal. You need to have a sonographic examination for proper diagnosis. It may be a ...
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| group B strep and c-sections | 7/19/2009 |
Q: I'm 37 weeks pregnant and tested positive for Group B strep. I already have a c-section scheduled ...
A: Many doctors do not go for group B strept testing in many parts of the world. For the united states, ...
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| 1st round 50 mg clomid hcg shot | 7/18/2009 |
Q: doctor. I have had been diagnosed with some anovulatory problems (1st time didn't release follicle, ...
A: Yes definitely, there is a chance to get pregnant in the near future. Ovarian factor is the easiest ...
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| Hormonal problems? | 7/7/2009 |
Q: .there was no sex but pre ejaculation went on ma inner upper thigh near ma vagina. i it did not get ...
A: Your main problem is related to your high prolactin level. There is no possibility to be pregnant ...
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| Pregancy | 7/4/2009 |
Q: I had my tubes cut and burnt 13 years ago. Now I am feeling like I am pregnant. Morning sickness, ...
A: It is a very remote possibility that you are pregnant after 13 years of coagulating your tubes. ...
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| Incompotent Cervix | 7/1/2009 |
Q: When i was pregnant with twins, i was hospitalized at 23 weeks with basically no cervix. After 13 ...
A: I do not see a reason why not happen again. If you want another baby, there is no reason not to give ...
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| trigger shot and missed period | 6/29/2009 |
Q: I have been diagnosed with PCOS. I had a die test given on April 7th, 2009. I started my period on ...
A: Although a delay in period is taken, in normal conditions, as early sign of pregnancy, it is not so ...
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| hardness in tummy | 6/23/2009 |
Q: is it normal for the stomach to be hard all the time? it doesnt matter what position my friend sits ...
A: If this hardness is something that happened recently within 1-2 days, then it can be something ...
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| my pregnancy | 6/18/2009 |
Q: how accurate is the vaginal ultrasound? is it ever off? and if so how far off??????
A: Vaginal ultrasound is accurate in diagnosing Obstetrical and gynecological problems. In pregnancy, ...
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| Birth control? | 6/10/2009 |
Q: I took birth control after I lost my daughter, and I been off of it for about 3 years now. Im trying ...
A: It is a well known fact that the depot shots delay the return of ovulation, and consequently ...
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| Getting pregnant after a c section concerns | 6/5/2009 |
Q: I will try to give you as much info as possible. Well i had a emergency c section six months ago cos ...
A: Most research advice a spacing of 2-3 years between pregnancies for the mother to replenish her ...
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| pregnancy. | 6/3/2009 |
Q: alright so ive been feeling very strange recentally. i had my last period on may 12. i had ...
A: If this last period on May 12 came out normal in duration and amount , then pregnancy can be ...
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| hello | 6/1/2009 |
Q: i had my period 4/12 then again on 5/1 only for 2 days then stopped for one and again for 2 days. ...
A: This complaint can be due to many reasons. The most serious is ectopic pregnancy. Most of the time ...
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| why no period??? help. | 5/28/2009 |
Q: i am 33fem. i have 3 wonderful children who i love to bits. so this is troubling me. i am 8 days ...
A: Pregnancy is very likely at your age although your husband uses condoms when having sex. I advise a ...
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| c- section delivery after care | 5/17/2009 |
Q: I am 26 yrs old and am the mother of two, both delivered by c- section. My second child is a month ...
A: Such complaint 1 month after CS should definitely alert you to seek medical examination. This can be ...
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| Bach ache during pregnancy | 5/15/2009 |
Q: i am 3wks preg now. I am getting severe stomache ache & bach ache like menstrual cramping (The ...
A: It can be a miscarriage, although usually is accompanied by bleeding, but it can be due to some ...
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| time | 5/14/2009 |
Q: My lmp was 13 march 2009.according to a due date calculater on some internet site im 8 week 2 days ...
A: It is very unlikely for a healthy pregnancy not to be visible at 8 weeks. This is probably a case of ...
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| Need insight | 5/11/2009 |
Q: My name is destiny I am 19 and I've already had 1 kid, so I kinda know what the signs of pregnancy ...
A: I would be very much concerned to exclude ectopic pregnancy. There is no typical manifestations to ...
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| degeneration and calcification of placenta | 5/4/2009 |
Q: i am 25 and pregnant with my fourth child, firstly an ultrasound at 6wks said i was due the 19th of ...
A: The placental findings indicates agied placenta which may not be able to deliver enough nutrition to ...
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| hcg increasing more than double but sonogram only shows one sac (no baby yet - only 3 weeks) | 5/1/2009 |
Q: I am 3 weeks on my pregnancy. After having a sharp pain on my left ovary my doctor had me getting a ...
A: hCG levels are never reliable alone in making a diagnosis and their normal range is extremely wide. ...
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| perimenopause and pregnancy | 4/30/2009 |
Q: I am 54 and am perimenopausal. I have been having regular periods up until this month. I feel ...
A: Although it seems extremely remote to be pregnancy after 2 negative pregnany tests at 54, I would ...
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| Period after molar pregnancy | 4/25/2009 |
Q: I recently had a d and c, for a partial molar pregnancy. Everything went fine, though I do still ...
A: Usually spotting occurs in the first month after surgery and menses is expected to occur thereafter. ...
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| Provera | 4/24/2009 |
Q: I'm 34 and I stopped taking birth Control pill since 2006. Me and my husband start to try to ...
A: Provera never helps ovulation. In fact, it prevents it. Havine been diagnosed with premature ovarian ...
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| Thin uterus and pregnancy | 4/20/2009 |
Q: I have had 4 children via caesarean section. I was delivered at 37 weeks after having mild ...
A: There is definitley a risk but you can attempt pregnancy provided that you have access to proper ...
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| Eptopic pregnancy | 4/18/2009 |
Q: My 29 yr old daughter recently had an eptopic pregnancy at 6 1/2 weeks ...She had to have a rt. ...
A: I would agree with you that there is a chance of having another ectopic only if the damaged tube was ...
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| septate diagnosis | 4/17/2009 |
Q: Good day. If I had an anatomical abnormality with my uterus, wouldn't it have showed up by now, ...
A: Sometimes even an HSG is not enough and a hysteroscope, an endoscope with a camera that shows the ...
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| MY DAUGHTER THINKS I AM CRAZY | 4/14/2009 |
Q: LOOK MY DAUGHTER IS GOING TO HAVE A BABY AND SHE TOLD THE DOCTOR THAT HER LAST PERIOD WAS IN ...
A: Do not worry at all. Obstetricians never rely on a single ultrasound scan for dating pregnancy. ...
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| concerned about premature labor | 4/6/2009 |
Q: i am 34 weeks prego, and was just released from hospital for a UTI that was causing regular ...
A: Unfortunately, till now, there is no single test available to predict when labor starts in any ...
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| bleeding | 4/2/2009 |
Q: I am 6 and 1/2 weeks pregnant and have begun to spot bright red. Not enough to even soak a liner ...
A: It is always better to have urgent medical exam and advise especially with pregnancy complaints as ...
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| 37 weeks and exhausted | 3/29/2009 |
Q: I am 37 weeks and will be 38 weeks Thursday. I went to the doctor on last Thursday and was 2cm ...
A: First of all, I have to say that 2 cm dilatation is a quite normal finding at 37 weeks if you have ...
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| Gestational Diabetes | 3/25/2009 |
Q: "I am 36wks pregnant, I have failed all my Glucose testing and my Dr cannot get me in to see a ...
A: Well, at 36 weeks, the baby is almost mature and most babies survive without the need to be ...
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| AMNIOTIC SAC | 3/23/2009 |
Q: I HAVE A DAUGHTER WHO IS 9 WEEKS PREGNANT WITH TWINS. SHE HAS BEEN SEEING A FERTILITY DOCTOR. ON ...
A: It is hard to make a proper conclusion that early at 9 weeks. However, it is important to know that ...
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| pregnant? | 3/22/2009 |
Q: just to start off thank you for your time for helping me. i have had unprotected sex a few times ...
A: Yes you may be pregnant. You can have a home pregnancy test if you have missed your cycle for 10 ...
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| NEGATIVE HCG | 3/15/2009 |
Q: GOOD DAY DR., I AM CONFUSED WITH MY WIFE HCG-TEST.WE ARE YOUNG COUPLE.MY WIFE HAVE BEEN HAVING ALL ...
A: Signs of pregnancy alone do not diagnose pregnancy. Such signs may occur if she is very much eager ...
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| bladder infection? | 3/12/2009 |
Q: I'm 28 1/2 weeks pregnant. The last two weeks I have had a little bit of burning while going to the ...
A: Yes you can be having a bladder infection and urinary tract infection is an important cause of ...
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| miscarraige/hormones | 3/10/2009 |
Q: I am 43 and recently had my third miscarriage. It always happens around the end of the first ...
A: I have a feeling that you might be having an incomptent cervix that could have happened as a result ...
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| miscarraige/hormones | 3/9/2009 |
Q: I am 43 and recently had my third miscarriage. It always happens around the end of the first ...
A: I wonder if these 3 miscarriges are successive in order or sporadic. If successive, then this is a ...
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| problems after miscarriage | 3/6/2009 |
Q: Mohammad- 5 months ago I had a miscarriage, I was 14 weeks. It happened on a weekend, I went to the ...
A: I would suggest a repeat vaginal ultrasound to exclude the presence of remnants of conception inside ...
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| confused about pregnancy dates | 3/5/2009 |
Q: I am so confused right now because I went to the doctor on Feb 12th and my doctor said that my ...
A: There is no reason to worry at all. Usually ultrasound have falacies in the range of 2 weeks as a ...
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| Polyps! | 3/4/2009 |
Q: i just gave birth 5 moths back to a baby boy.Currently im breastfeeding and also giving formula ...
A: These tablets are made of progesterone and this should not have an adverse effect on your lactation. ...
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| swelling in legs | 3/1/2009 |
Q: I am 20 weeks into my fourth pregnancy. My legs are swelling up already, is that ok? I was wondering ...
A: Preeclampsia can still occur in 4th pregnancy. That's for sure. However, the edema of preeclampsia ...
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| MiscarriagesObleeding | 2/28/2009 |
Q: I have had 2 miscarriages due to a low hormone level i had my last miscarriage at the end of january ...
A: You may have some remnants of the recent pregnancy still inside your uterine cavity after the ...
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| Bacterial Vaginosis in Pregnancy | 2/26/2009 |
Q: I was wondering what the risk is for women who had bacterial vaginosis in pregnancy (approximately ...
A: It shouldn't be any risk if the infection is cleared completely at 10-12 weeks. Im not aware of the ...
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| Fibroid And Pregnancy | 2/13/2009 |
Q: I am 27 years old married 6 years before.Had one misscarriage 2 years before on TTC from 4 ...
A: Subserous fibroids do not interfere with pregnancy. Only submucous and interstitial fibroids may do ...
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| 12 weeks and no fetus viewed in sac | 2/3/2009 |
Q: I am a little more than 12 weeks pregnant and I just went in for my second OBGYN appointment today. ...
A: It seems that u had an abortion. U already had 3 attacks of bleeding and any 1 of them could have ...
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| Do I really need bed rest for the rest of my pregnancy? | 2/2/2009 |
Q: I am 20 weeks pregnant and this is my second one. I have contractions since my Week 15 and started ...
A: I understand your situation very well. In fact, the number 1 advise would be bed rest till 1 week ...
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| my pregnancy going wrong | 2/1/2009 |
Q: ok my (lmp) was December 27,2008 my ob doctor told me i was 5 weeks pregnant i was having pains in ...
A: My advise is to seek another live opinion or at least a second appt with your ob. It's been more ...
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| placental lake or subchorionic bleed | 1/27/2009 |
Q: At a 13 week ultrasound I had a small placental lake that measured 1.6cmx1.6cmx.9cm. I had an ...
A: I would think that this is a subchorionic heamatoma as placental lakes, in my experience, do not ...
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| Concerns with current pregnancy/delivery after 2 c-sections and ruptured uterus | 1/21/2009 |
Q: I had a c-section with my first child in 2000 after being in labor and pushing for 3 hours due to ...
A: As for the pain you have, the situation depends on since when ur having it. If you already have the ...
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| bacterial vaginosis when pregnant | 1/18/2009 |
Q: I was given the oral tablet of metronidazole 500mg twice daily. My question is now that we caught ...
A: There is no risk for preterm labor or miscarriage if you are adequately treated for B. Vaginosis. I ...
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| bacterial vaginosis when pregnant | 1/17/2009 |
Q: I was given the oral tablet of metronidazole 500mg twice daily. My question is now that we caught ...
A: Calm down. There is no risk for bacterial vaginosis to spread to placenta or amniotic fluid even ...
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| Bleeding, irregular gestational sac, small fetal pole, no heart beat, subchroionc hematopa, hope? | 1/13/2009 |
Q: Bismillahir Rehmanir Raheem... Assalamualakum Warahamatullahi Wabarakatuhu, Dearest Expert I would ...
A: It is hard to give a firm opinion about your situation. However, it seems that abortion is a high ...
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| Pregnant and worried | 1/5/2009 |
Q: I've been trying to conceive for about 3 years and it's finally happen. I found out i was pregnant ...
A: Please calm down. I cannot see anyreason for your worries. Having your LMP on 9 december makes it to ...
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| confused | 1/1/2009 |
Q: reason i came off the pill was to get pregnant i cnt understand why i have had no period, i noticed ...
A: Some women may have their periods delayed after the use of the combined pill (the pill containing ...
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| pain in right ribcage | 12/29/2008 |
Q: I have been having some pain in my right ribcage where my bra strap is. I had this pain with my ...
A: I need further information about this problem. When did it start..does it increase by ...
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| 1. pains 2. heart rate | 12/28/2008 |
Q: I am currently 19 weeks pregnant and have two concerns: 1. I have major pains in my lower abdomen - ...
A: For your first concern, provided that you are sure of your dates, it is most likely what is known as ...
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| im i pregnant | 12/25/2008 |
Q: i'm having symptom of being pregnant the soreness of the breast like after you have the baby and ...
A: I understand from your description that you have not missed any period yet. Although the symptome u ...
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| 7week passed after d&c,still waiting for periods | 12/24/2008 |
Q: I had a miscarriage,it was a missed abortion during 14th week of pregnancy,had d&c on 10Nov,2008.The ...
A: It is quite normal for your period to be 2-4 weeks late than expected. Therefore if you expect your ...
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| Possible Miscarriage | 12/23/2008 |
Q: History : My menstrual cycle runs on a 5 to 6 week cycle. I have used birth control pills in the ...
A: Pregnancy/complicated pregnancy is the first possibility especially if you are between 20-40. If you ...
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| Pregnant? | 12/21/2008 |
Q: and thanks for taking the time to try and answer my question. I want to know if there is a good ...
A: The first thing that comes to mind when a patient says brown spotting/discharge after a period of ...
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| Bleeding after having a child | 12/18/2008 |
Q: I was wondering what is going on. I had a flow after my daughter was born for 8 months. The doctors ...
A: Age is an important aspect in the diagnosis. If you are over 35, you may need to have a diagnostic ...
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| could i be pregnant? | 12/17/2008 |
Q: i am 27 y.o. my last monthly periods were on august 7, september 11 and october 9 and november 11. ...
A: Pregnancy is a possibility. Pregnancy test that early in pregnancy can give negative results in the ...
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| 32 weeks pregnant and worried | 12/6/2008 |
Q: I am worried because i do not know if exposure to heatfrom wood burning fireplace will affect my ...
A: Such a question should be asked before you attempt a pregnancy not at 32 weeks. However, at the ...
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| cervix is 2.0 and im on bed rest | 12/4/2008 |
Q: I AM 22 WEEKS. I HAVE BEEN SEEING MY OBGYN EVERY TWO WEEKS SINCE ABOUT 16 WEEKS BECAUSE I HAVE HAD A ...
A: A normal cervical length is usually around 3 cm. However it is usual to have a cervix of 2 cm length ...
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| Wrong due date? | 11/22/2008 |
Q: Okay, my provider insists that I'm incorrect on the date of my LMP and edd with my second child. I ...
A: It is really hard to give a solid diagnosis without proper examinaton. However certain rules are ...
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| menstraul cycle | 11/20/2008 |
Q: ok i have been taking clomid for about 3 onths, my cycle usually comes between days 33-36 it is ...
A: Clomid does not cause such a brownish color. This can be to abortion that went unrecognized. 15% of ...
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| Vaginal Tenderness During Pregnancy | 11/19/2008 |
Q: I am 20 weeks pregnant and am experiencing vaginal discomfort and possible "swelling". I remember ...
A: This is most probably some type of vulvitis or vaginitis which is more likely to occur uring ...
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| Abdominal Separation??? | 11/18/2008 |
Q: I just delivered my second baby in June (9 lbs 10 oz my first was 8 lbs 11 oz)and I have noticed ...
A: It is hard to make a proper diagnosis in your case without examination. However, This is probably a ...
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| bladder infections and being pregnant | 11/17/2008 |
Q: can you have a miscarriage if you have a bladder infection? Last year at 11 wks pregnant I had ...
A: UTI more commonly leads to preterm labor but is not known to result in a miscarriage. Urianting ...
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| 7 weeks pregnant and no heart beat | 11/14/2008 |
Q: I am 7 1/2 weeks preg. and last week Nov,5 I got a vaginal ultrasound done they say the little baby ...
A: It is unusal to have a healthy baby in the absence of fetal heart beats especially if seen in the ...
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| Pregnant (?) | 11/13/2008 |
Q: I've been having unprotected sex with my boyfriend for 4 months now and so far have not gotten ...
A: Yes you can be pregnant. You need to have a transvaginal ultrasound for proper diagnosis. Home ...
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| Pregnancy | 11/12/2008 |
Q: Sir We are having protected sex. I am in little stress and also have L4-L5 disc misalignment and ...
A: In the majority of cases, more than 99%, there is no period during pregnancy. Occassionally very few ...
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| Need Help Please! | 11/9/2008 |
Q: Kandeel. My name is hana and I am now 7 wks and 4 days. This is my first pregnancy and I am very ...
A: I clearly understand your situation and your fears. I do not measure progesterone level routinely at ...
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| am i pregnant? | 11/4/2008 |
Q: I am a G4P2SAB2. my last miscarriage was in late June 2008. My LMP was Oct.2, 2008 so that ...
A: The symptoms you described are really not specific for pregnancy. Home pregnancy tsts are usually ...
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| wanting to have another baby but I have multipule health issues after having sepsis from an IUD | 10/29/2008 |
Q: I am a 31yr old with a 4yr old and I am wanting to have another baby, the only problem is that I had ...
A: I need to know what muliple health issues u have. As for the Iud, i would be only concerned whether ...
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| pregnancy after cervical tear | 10/27/2008 |
Q: after giving birth very quickly to my little girl 4 years ago i started to lose an awful lot of ...
A: You can definitely try having another baby with no major drawbacks. However, it is important to be ...
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| very low hcg level | 10/26/2008 |
Q: i missed my periods on 15th October,had the hcg beta test on the night of 24th Oct.The hcg reading ...
A: The normal range of hCG is very broad and it cannot specify whether your pregnancy is normal or not ...
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| Period after miscarriage | 10/25/2008 |
Q: It's been about 28 days exactly since I had a second trimester miscarriage (18 weeks) due to a ...
A: Dark blood may occur as a normal event or may indicate that there is some remnants of conception ...
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| Three miscarriages | 10/23/2008 |
Q: Kandeel, I'm 32y/o, I had 3 occurences of miscarriage. Last 2006 I had 2 within the year, ...
A: I think you are suffering from a case known as antiphospholipid syndrome (APS). You have a very good ...
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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: Ultrasound measurements taken to detect pregnancy age is not so accurate especially with ...
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| Question about Provera | 8/25/2008 |
Q: I am currently trying to get pregnant. I do not have normal or any for that matter menstural cycles. ...
A: Provera does not usually do any help to someone trying to get pregnant. Induction of ovulation using ...
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| birth control pill and antibiotics | 8/16/2008 |
Q: I took an antibiotic pill called tetracycline hydrochloride 500 mg dose earlier today because of ...
A: Please do not worry and do not overreact. The warning you read is related to a course or repeated ...
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| pregnant | 8/15/2008 |
Q: I had unprotected sex about a week and a half ago and I'm scared that I might be pregnant but my ...
A: Most of the symptoms you described can be due to overreaction and worries. They are non specific. ...
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| Pregnancy with Factor V leiden | 8/14/2008 |
Q: I am 28 years old and am 20 weeks pregnant with my first baby and everything up to this point has ...
A: Unfortunatelu I do not have extensive experience with the disorder you have since it is quite rare ...
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| implantation bleeding | 8/13/2008 |
Q: My last period was on July 20th and I am due on August 16th I had unprotected sex on July 31st on ...
A: Based on your story, the possibility of pregnancy,although not high, cannot be excluded. Home ...
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| Answers | 8/12/2008 |
Q: am 11 weeks now its been one week and a half i went to the ER for vaginal bleeding. they did an ...
A: Usually the difference between the period of amenorrhea and ultrasound estimation of the pregnancy's ...
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| hcg level and miscarriage? | 7/27/2008 |
Q: I believe I was pregnant (only 3.5 weeks) when I had very strong cramping and heavy bleeding for one ...
A: I do not think you had a clinical pregnancy. However, the small amount of hCG in the blood test at ...
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| post pregnancy irregular periods | 7/24/2008 |
Q: I had my baby early January.....i didn't have my first period until mid march...it was a full week. ...
A: No it is not normal to have this pattern of irregular bleeding in March and amenorrhea since then. ...
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| miscarriage | 7/12/2008 |
Q: I missed my period in May then June 7 I had a normal period and On June 25 I started bleeding. I ...
A: The beta hCG has a wide range and is really not sensitive enough to diagnose a miscarriage. However, ...
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| Smoking During Pregnancy | 7/10/2008 |
Q: I have a friend, who is 19, and she is 8 months pregnant. She was a heavy drinker and she smoked ...
A: If your friend stopped drinking early in pregnancy, the baby will not probably suffer any ...
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| period? | 7/5/2008 |
Q: i am 7 weeks after giving birth to my son via c-section, i was bleeding for 5 weeks after until it ...
A: It is possible that your period has started as in about 40% of women period resumes 6 weeks after ...
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| is this normal?????? | 6/29/2008 |
Q: Im about 14 weeks into my pregnancy and just yesterday morning I experienced some light bleeding and ...
A: This is not normal and your case is most likely a case of threatened abortion. The most important ...
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| HCG and Progesterone Levels | 6/28/2008 |
Q: I had extremely light brown spotting around 4 weeks, and it went away after about 2 days. (It wasn't ...
A: Variations in hVG level is a normal finding and your values are reassuring as they show a rising ...
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| Pushing on tummy | 6/23/2008 |
Q: I read in my pregnancy book that the uterus is just above the pubic bone now (13 and 1/2 weeks) and ...
A: It is not probable that you have injured the baby unless you had some bleeding following the ...
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| Woried | 6/21/2008 |
Q: Ok Im 21 I have a chid who is 4 now.Im with this other person who have 2kids already so me an my ...
A: If you are trying to conceive for 1 year with regular sexual relationship then you are talking about ...
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| Pregnancy hormones after a period | 6/20/2008 |
Q: I had a D&C on 4/18/08 (10 wks preg, but the baby stopped at 6 weeks), and at its highest my hcg ...
A: Usually pregnancy hormones disappear on the maximum 4 weeks after a D & C. Persistent high level ...
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| Iud is broken and embedded and I am 7 weeks pregnant | 6/19/2008 |
Q: I had an IUD in place for 7 years. When I decided to have it removed, it broke. There is a piece of ...
A: This depends on the type of the IUD. Copper T IUD is the most commonly used across the world and ...
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| pregnancy timing | 6/15/2008 |
Q: i have a question about my pregnancy. I had a period on the 11/05/2008 and it was 3 days early. it ...
A: Actually, the issue here is to role out ectopic pregnancy rather than to calculate the duration of ...
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| positive hpt test | 6/13/2008 |
Q: forty six is the number of days from the first day of my last period to today when i got a positive ...
A: In fact im not aware of this test with plus and minus sign. It is not available in my country. ...
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| spotting | 6/12/2008 |
Q: I am 6 weeks and 5 days pregnant. Yesterday i started spotting red which only happened in the early ...
A: This is a case of threatened abortion with a 50% chance to continue or to abort. The most importnat ...
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| pregnancy | 6/11/2008 |
Q: how often should homocysteine levels be checked during pregnancy? How much aspirin is recommended ...
A: Homocysteine is not routinely checked during pregnancy unless there is a metabolic disorder is ...
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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: I am not aware of the antibiotic MOX. It may be available under a different name in my country. ...
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| Ultrasound | 6/6/2008 |
Q: i got my first ultrasound done at 5 weeks 5 days and all she could come up with was a gestational ...
A: Ultrasound measurements up to 7 weeks pregnancy varies widely between women and are not 100% ...
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| Pain after c-section | 6/5/2008 |
Q: I had a c-section 14 days ago and had no complications from the surgery. I was discharged from the ...
A: The pain you described and the numbness you feel point out to some nerve injury. This usually occurs ...
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| Disagree w/ doctor about due date | 5/23/2008 |
Q: I am 28 yrs old and have a 9 yr old son. I had a positive pregnancy test on March 10th. I had a ...
A: Let me clarify the following facts to you: 1- Trust is a basic component between you and your ...
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| Period During First Weeks of Pregnancy? | 5/22/2008 |
Q: My last period began April 21st, but I still took a test on April 26th because I was wondering. ...
A: Generally, home pregnancy tests take roughly 6 weeks to show reliable results, whether positive or ...
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| PREECLAMPSIA?? | 5/21/2008 |
Q: I AM 34 WEEKS PREGNANT. I HAVE BEEN SUFFERING WITH EDEMA QUITE FREQUENTLY AND POSSIBLY CARPAL ...
A: The edema of preeclampsia characteristically affects face and digits. All pregnant women have some ...
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| Getting worried! | 5/19/2008 |
Q: So here's the thing, I'm 14 years old and have had one period. Well that was back in September and ...
A: I think your mother is probably right. We, as Gynecologist, do not really worry and start to ...
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| antiphospholipid antibody syndrome | 5/18/2008 |
Q: I had a daughter in 2000, only complications being toxemia. I then got pregnant in 2004 that ended ...
A: I am sorry for the disappointments you had. I certainly do agree with the 2 doctors who advised ...
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| No period for 2 months, could I be pregnant? | 5/17/2008 |
Q: I am 19 years old, and I have missed my period for the last 2 months. My husband and I do not used ...
A: The sensitivity of home pregnancy tests varies considerably according to the manufacturer although ...
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| could I be pregnant! | 5/12/2008 |
Q: I was on the patch,but I got off on the 21 of march. My period came on the 24 and went off on the 28 ...
A: Your complaint may not be significant at all on 1 side but may be extremely significant on the other ...
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| water breaking | 5/11/2008 |
Q: what if i feel like water was leaking after i voided at 24 weeks pregnancy?
A: This can be due to rupture of the bag of forewater that surrounds the baby and it is an emergency ...
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| trying to have a baby | 5/5/2008 |
Q: so not sure if you can help me but here i go any ways. i gave birth to a girl 4 years ago and got ...
A: It is really hard to say whether your are pregnant or not. Most often, a delay in ovulation occurs ...
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| 36 weeks | 5/3/2008 |
Q: i am 36 almost 37 pregnant with 7th child i went to the doc last week he said the baby is on my ...
A: After 7 deliveries, the current delivery is expected to occur within a relatively short period of ...
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| change of cycle | 5/2/2008 |
Q: Last year, due to stress, i was experiencing changes in my normal 31 day cycle and in between ...
A: The most popular and cheapest method to monitor ovulation is the basal body temperature chart. You ...
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| Can i be pregnant | 5/1/2008 |
Q: Last month i went off my cycle March 27, 2008 and i had unprotected sex March 30, 2008 it is April ...
A: Yes u can be pregnant. I advise a transvaginal ultrasound or home pregnancy tesy next week to ...
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| ovarian pregnancy | 4/30/2008 |
Q: I have a friend that went to the er lat night...she was told she was infact pregnant however the ...
A: An intrauterine pregnancy may coexist at the same time with an extrauterine pregnancy, a case known ...
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| CMV and Toxoplasmosis? | 4/28/2008 |
Q: Salam aleykum, i have a question about CMV and toxoplasmosis. I live in Egypt now but I am not ...
A: The decline in titer of toxoplasma and CMV is great in April 2008 and shows a marked improvement. ...
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| Back pain | 4/26/2008 |
Q: I am only 6 weeks pregnant, and I have been having a dull pain around the part of my back right ...
A: The back pain under the ribs u described can be either due to referrerd rheuamtic, musculoskeletal ...
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| AM I PREGNANT HELP | 4/25/2008 |
Q: i have been on clomid for 4 cycles now. the first three was started with provera.. Last month i got ...
A: I do not think you are pregnant and I do wonder why u started provera with clomid. To my knowledge, ...
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| spotting | 4/24/2008 |
Q: My LMP was 3/13 and it was light, since then up until presently (4/24) I've been spotting every ...
A: I wish u could tell me ur age. However, in all circumstances, a transvaginal ultrasound should be ...
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| c-section and hernia | 4/20/2008 |
Q: I had to have a c-section with my last child, I had two vaginally prior with no issues. I am having ...
A: This seems to be an incisional hernia and it is always advised to be repaired without delay for fear ...
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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: A diagnosis of infertility for a woman is not made before the elapse of 1 year of regular ...
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| Pregnancy U/S Confusion... | 4/11/2008 |
Q: I have an irregular period normally, however know 100% that my LMP was on Feb12/08. When I went in ...
A: Determination of the gestational age in the first 6-8 weeks of pregnancy relies on measuring the ...
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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: Chemical pregnancy is defined as a pregnancy which aborts before being recognized by the patient (no ...
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| NUVARING AND FUNNY DISCHARGE | 4/5/2008 |
Q: I STARTED NUVARING ON THE 18TH OF MARCH THIS IS MY SECOND TIME USING IT....B4 I HAD NO COMPLAINTS ...
A: I do not think that you are pregnant. Most probably this is some kind of vaginal infection thet your ...
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| PV Bleeding problems | 4/3/2008 |
Q: no one has been able to give me any reasons as to why i a having these problems and i am starting to ...
A: No. There is nothing u can do to stop the bleeding by yourself. If your doctor is unable to provide ...
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| pregnancy | 4/2/2008 |
Q: I am 28yrs old wt is 49kg.married for 2 yrs.still not pregnant.in my usg report it came possible of ...
A: The only 2 abnormalities that deserve attention and consideration in your ultrasound report and lab ...
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| irregular periods | 3/31/2008 |
Q: I have irregular periods (45-60 days). 2 days back my home pregnancy test turned out to be positive, ...
A: Pregnancy is a high possibility. Home pregnancy test depends on the level of human chorionic ...
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| Natural Miscarriage | 3/30/2008 |
Q: I had a m/c at 10 weeks and my u/s showed that there was possibly a gestational sac near the cervix ...
A: 15-20% of healthy women abort in theie first pregnancy for no apparent reason. There is no ...
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| early trimester bleeding | 3/28/2008 |
Q: I am 26 years old and just had a miscarriage at about 7 weeks 3 months ago. My first pregnancy! I ...
A: 15-20% of all normal women abort in their first pregnancies although completely healthy. However ...
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| Blood Clot in Uterus | 3/27/2008 |
Q: I am 32 years of age, 5 months postpartum, I was diagnosed with a blood clot during the first month ...
A: To me, it does not seem you have a major problem. If this is a very large blood clot as the tech and ...
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| Life after an ETOPIC PREGNANCY | 3/26/2008 |
Q: I have had TWO TUBAL PREGNANCIES WILL I ever have a normal pregnancy?
A: This depends on the reasons for your ectopic, whether u have been on progesterone only pills-iud-had ...
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| Question about my complete miscarriage | 3/25/2008 |
Q: I am 21 years old, was on the pill and was never pregnant before, but tested positive in February. ...
A: I can understand your fears. The incidence of spontaneous abortion, for no apparent reason, varies ...
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| natural labor induction/dialation | 3/23/2008 |
Q: I am 37.5 weeks pregnant, and am in a wheelchair due to symphisis pubis disorder and twisted pelvis. ...
A: I am not sure of the reason why and when your doctor will induce you. If she is going to interfere ...
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| Mid-Cycle Spotting | 3/17/2008 |
Q: This is my 3rd post-partum cycle. My first cycle and period were normal and same as before I was ...
A: As you stated you still have a high temperature on day 28. This is not normal since the rise in ...
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| C section vs vbac | 3/15/2008 |
Q: I was wondering if you could give me you opinion and experiences on vbacs. I will be having a baby ...
A: I would recommend a VBAC only if adequate and capable nursing facilities are present and an ...
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| beta hcg titer | 3/13/2008 |
Q: What does it mean if I had a beta HCG titer 48 hours apart and the numbers stayed the same? ...
A: There is a wide variation in the normal levels of B subunit of hCG. In fact if the level is doubled, ...
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| Bleeding during first trimester | 3/13/2008 |
Q: i am currently 8 weeks and i have noticed that since i turned 6 weeks, i have had some slight ...
A: Bleeding in early pregnancy have many reasons. Assuming that it is of uterine origin, it can be due ...
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| Fast heart rate in pregnancy | 3/12/2008 |
Q: Im 35weeks pregnant and at my routine appointment yestday my blood pressure was high and pulse 120 ...
A: Generally speaking, heart lesions do not affect the pregnancy or delivery if properly managed. ...
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| measuring of stomach during pregnancy | 3/11/2008 |
Q: yes my daughter went to the doctor on the 22nd of february and measured 31cm at her next two week ...
A: If your daughter is pregnant more than 28 weeks, there may be a minor increase in the measurements ...
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| Recurrent Bleeding ana anti D guideline | 3/10/2008 |
Q: I am pleased to know about your name and info pls guide if a female is having indication of anti D ...
A: It seems that your wife have 2 problems. First is the recurrent bleeding after delivery and this, ...
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| Recurrent Bleeding ana anti D guideline | 3/8/2008 |
Q: I am pleased to know about your name and info pls guide if a female is having indication of anti D ...
A: The most important is to have her doses given during pregnancy around 32 weeks and after delivery ...
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| Questions about HCG levels after a miscarriage | 3/7/2008 |
Q: I had a miscarriage on 02/05. My levels are as follows: 02/05 754 02/07 360 02/14 64 02/21 34 03/06 ...
A: This is generally true. However, follow up is necessary to exclude what is known as gestational ...
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| Questions about HCG levels after a miscarriage | 3/7/2008 |
Q: I had a miscarriage on 02/05. My levels are as follows: 02/05 754 02/07 360 02/14 64 02/21 34 03/06 ...
A: No. It is not normal to have levels spike up after having a downward trend like yours. However, I ...
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| Conception | 3/6/2008 |
Q: I had hormone imbalance and started takin the contraceptive pill to regulate. Im now pregnant could ...
A: When dates are not sure, the best is serial ultrasound. The fist scan should be as early as you ...
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| after birth | 3/6/2008 |
Q: i am 23 weeks pregnant and i went for a scan yesterday, whereby was told that my after birth is not ...
A: Placenta sometimes lie down and this does not affect the growth of your baby or its heealth. ...
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| Delayed period? | 3/4/2008 |
Q: i need to ask you about what's been worrying me lately. The 1st day of my last period was February ...
A: The best thing to do after almost 4 weeks of delayed menses is to perform a home pregnancy test. ...
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| DNC after effects | 3/4/2008 |
Q: My friend asked me to write you about her DNC procedure as she has no email access. She had the ...
A: I think your friend is having some degree of anemia responsoble for most of her symptoms and ...
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| ovulation | 3/3/2008 |
Q: my questions are when you get ovulation pain on one of your ovaries right/left M'I suppose to have ...
A: The worst thing in attempting to get pregnant is to have programmed sex. This raises the level of ...
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| Gestational Age vs. HCG Level for Sac? | 3/3/2008 |
Q: I recently underwent fertility treatments, and am 5 weeks, 3 days along. I had my first ultrasound ...
A: Please calm down. Gestational sac measurments are not an accurate measurement for dating pregnancy ...
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| enlarged yolk sac & fetal heartbeat | 3/3/2008 |
Q: My last menstrual period was the end of December 2007. Around Jan. 16,2008 I just knew I was ...
A: If you had the first day of your last period on the end of December and if its length is 28 then you ...
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| Hypothyriodism and pregnancy test | 3/2/2008 |
Q: Dr. Kandeel, Hello, I have a question about hypothyroidism and pregnancy. I have a friend who ...
A: No. Hypothyroidism is not 1 of the causes for false positive pregnancy test. Actually this can ...
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| pains | 3/1/2008 |
Q: and since Thursday i have has these really strong sharp pains just above where my pubic hair starts ...
A: These are most probably false labor pains which are very similar to the pains u will have during ...
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| Period after giving birth | 2/29/2008 |
Q: I had my daughter nearly 13 weeks ago, a normal vaginal delivery (had alot of stitches afterwards ...
A: Congratulations for the baby. The answer is no..it is not normal to have such a vague complaint. ...
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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: There is no explanation in such case other than wait and see policy. However, the absence of the ...
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| taking provera and dont knowi if ur pregnant | 2/28/2008 |
Q: *WELL I STARTED TAKING PROVERA 3 MONTHS AGO BECAUSE I DIDNT HAVE MY PERIOD FOR AT LEAST A YEAR SO ...
A: What your doctor is doing is that he is trying to bring you an artificial menstruation. Whatever you ...
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| CAN I BE PREGNANT TOO | 2/27/2008 |
Q: WELL WHERE DO I START I DON'T HAVE A PERIOD WELL LET ME SAY THIS I HAD A PERIOD BEFORE I HAD GOT THE ...
A: Abnormalities in the period is normal within the first year and it usually normalizes after the ...
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| miscarriage | 2/26/2008 |
Q: I had one full term preg in 2004. Since then I have had 4 miscarriages. After the 2nd loss I was ...
A: This case is a case of habitual abortion which is the occurrence of at least 3 miscarriages. 80% of ...
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| Luteal Phase | 2/26/2008 |
Q: I was wondering how long a luteal phase has to be to support pregnancy. I have heard 10, 12, and 14 ...
A: The durattion of the luteal phase of the cycle should be 14 in all normal women looking for a ...
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| cyst in left ovary | 2/25/2008 |
Q: i am 5 month pregnat,my left overy shows a cyst 38mm.i have some pain in my left side of ...
A: A size of 38 mm does not really cause any problem. The problem may occur with large cyst if ...
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| after abortion | 2/25/2008 |
Q: I'm 26 .Recently i had termination of my pregnancy. Nurse gave me only 2 Doxocycline 100 mg ,she ...
A: If milking persists beyond 6 weeks, you have to seek consultation as this may suppress ovulation and ...
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| miscarriage | 2/23/2008 |
Q: I had one full term preg in 2004. Since then I have had 4 miscarriages. After the 2nd loss I was ...
A: Habitual abortion is a disorder with too many possible causes. Please provide me with your age, mode ...
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| brown discharge - 6 weeks pregnant | 2/20/2008 |
Q: I am experiening some brown discharge with mucus but no abdominal pain. This usually comes in the ...
A: This can be more than a possibility. Brown discharge may occur with more than 1 diagnoses. The ...
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| bleeding after 5week of pregnancy | 2/19/2008 |
Q: i am 27 years old. i am pregnant and my fetal age is 3 weeks.So my doctor had asked me to wait for ...
A: You may be experiencing threatened abortion. The treatment for this case is complete bed rest, no ...
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| Duedate | 2/18/2008 |
Q: im abit confused with my duedate as my last period wa 3rd july 07 and i worked out my duedate would ...
A: Please provide me with the first day of your last period and the length of ur cycle so that I can ...
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| sharp pain | 2/17/2008 |
Q: im 17 weeks and whenever i stand up or move there is a sharp pain..it doesn't last long but it feels ...
A: Around the time of your pregnancy, sometimes pain may occur on the left side of abdomen. This is ...
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| MUCUS PLUG | 2/16/2008 |
Q: I'VE BEEN HAVING A YELLOW MUCUS COMING OUT FOR ABOUT 1 1/2 WEEKS HOW LONG WILL I LOSE IT FOR BEFORE ...
A: Mucus plug is usually lost hours before labor and this can be considered as a sign of starting ...
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| hypermesis gravidarum | 2/15/2008 |
Q: my teenage (19) daughter is pregnant. she is about 3 months along. her ob/gyn has had her on zofran ...
A: characteristically hyperemesis gravidarum disappears after 12 nweeks pregnancy. Therefore your ...
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| Ectopic pregnancy | 2/13/2008 |
Q: I am 26 yrs old and had the mirena iud placed 6 weeks after my daughter was born. I have had it for ...
A: The symptoms you describe are really nonspecific and may point to many things such as hypotension, ...
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| am i pregnant? | 2/13/2008 |
Q: i had my period last 1st january 2008 (first day of my period). my period usually lasts for 3-5 ...
A: You are not pregnant based on the results of your ultrasound. However, ultrasound report should ...
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| POSSIBLE INFERTILITY | 2/13/2008 |
Q: MY NAME IS JASMINE AND I RECENTLY GOT MARRIED AND HAVE WANTED TO START A FAMILY, THERES SOMETHING ...
A: Although it is hard to give a firm diagnosis, this looks like a candida vaginal infection. This ...
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| Placenta Abruption at 8 weeks | 2/12/2008 |
Q: I am almost 8 weeks along and my obgyn has told me that I have placenta abruption. I bled very ...
A: There is nothing called placental abruption at 8 weeks pregnancy simply because the placenta is ...
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| am i pregnant? | 2/11/2008 |
Q: i had my period last 1st january 2008 (first day of my period). my period usually lasts for 3-5 ...
A: Based on your story, chances seem low to be pregnant. However I advise transvaginal ultrasound to ...
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| brown discharge | 2/10/2008 |
Q: i tested + with a HPT 8 weeks ago, which was 3 days after my period should have started. i went to ...
A: Most probably you are having what is known as missed abortion. Brown discharge is suggestive. Also, ...
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| PREGNANCY | 2/10/2008 |
Q: MY QUESTION IS CAN YOU BECOME PREGNANT AFTER THE DYE WAS INJECTED IN YOUR TUBES. IN OCTOBER I HAD ...
A: yes you can be pregnant after dye injection especially if the fat soluble dye, lipiodol is used. It ...
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| Can someone help me know if i am pregnant? | 2/9/2008 |
Q: I missed my periods on Jan 20th and still did not get my periods. I have pain the lower part of the ...
A: After 50 days, a pregnancy test should be positive. However, fallacies do occur with urine pregnancy ...
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| Can someone help me know if i am pregnant? | 2/9/2008 |
Q: I missed my periods on Jan 20th and still did not get my periods. I have pain the lower part of the ...
A: The symptoms you describe looks like a pregnancy and the lower abdomianl pains may point to a ...
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| pregnancy-brown spotting | 2/7/2008 |
Q: asian 32 yrs old, i am facing irregular cyles from september 07 , it goes liek this, september 07 3 ...
A: It seems as if you are having some problems with ovulation. As a first step, I would advise a pelvic ...
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| pregnancy | 2/7/2008 |
Q: I am 36 and am positive for factor v leiden from my mothers side. I have had 4 children. After my ...
A: Since you already had a clot in your left leg and since pregnancy by itself increases the tendency ...
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| Severely Sick In The 2nd Trimester | 2/6/2008 |
Q: I am currently 14 weeks pregnant. My first trimester went fairly smoothly, but as I reached 12 ...
A: I rely very much on patients' words. Therefore, if you are taking medications since 2 days without ...
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| Fetal Heartbeat Not Found | 2/6/2008 |
Q: According to my LMP {10-27-07} and my doctor I am about 14 weeks pregnant. Yesterday {monday} I had ...
A: I wonder why you may have your first ultrasond at 16 weeks especially if your doctor cannot see the ...
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| Trying to Concieve | 2/5/2008 |
Q: My son is two months and my husband and I want another baby. I'm breastfeeding and my period has ...
A: Unfortunately there is no method to detect ovulation in your case except the traditional methods ...
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| Have done alot of research to no avail, please help! | 2/5/2008 |
Q: First of all this is my 3rd pregnancy. The same thing started happening toward the end of my last ...
A: From your history, it does not seem to be either hypertension/hypotension or anemia. Although no ...
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| could I be pregnant? | 1/22/2008 |
Q: The first day of my last period was DEC, 20. It ended on the 24th(very normal duration for me.) My ...
A: You sure can be pregnant. Home pregnancy test are reliable 10-14 days after your last menstrual ...
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| Pregnency | 1/22/2008 |
Q: I am 26 year married women me and my husband planning to have a baby i had my last period on 12th ...
A: It is always better to be examined for proper diagnosis and online advise is not intended in any way ...
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| Can I be pregnant? | 1/21/2008 |
Q: I had sex on January 15 and 17 with my husband unprotected. My last period was January 10nth. I ...
A: It all depends on the time when you had sex in relation to the time you ovulate. Be aware that the ...
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| PPROM again? | 1/21/2008 |
Q: I had a very healthy pregnancy with my daughter but did deliver at 35 weeks b/c of PPROM. They ...
A: 20-30% of PROM cases occur for unknown reason and it is not necessary for PROM to recur in a ...
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| Pregnency | 1/21/2008 |
Q: I am 26 year married women me and my husband planning to have a baby i had my last period on 12th ...
A: If your cycle is 30 days, ovulation takes place around days 12-18. If it is every 32 days, then ...
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| Early pregnancy blood results | 1/19/2008 |
Q: I have just received blood results for my Progesterone and Oestrogen levels as I'm being monitored ...
A: This looks really good. However, there is no guarantee that any pregnancy in any woman at this age, ...
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| pregnacy | 1/17/2008 |
Q: I am between 8 and 12 weeks and i have been bleeding since the begining of this pregnacy i have ...
A: At 8-12 weeks, a fetus should be visible on vaginal ultrasound scan. if not visible intrauterine, ...
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| Brown Discharge | 1/17/2008 |
Q: I am in my first pregnancy and now 13 and a half weeks along. I had me first antenatal visit last ...
A: Brown discharge is not normal during pregnancy. However, in some women, minimal bleeding may occur ...
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| 8 weeks pregnant and found to have a retroverted uterus | 1/16/2008 |
Q: According to my calculations of my LMP, I should be about 8 weeks 2-3 days pregnant. I know that my ...
A: Although ultrasound is the best method to diagnose pregnancy in first trimester, sometimes results ...
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| Dropping HCG levels | 1/16/2008 |
Q: I'm 8 weeks and 3 days along. On 12/25 my HCG was at 356, on 12/26 HCG was at 575, 12/29 was 1,500, ...
A: At 8 weeks gestation calculated from your last period, hCG should not be less than 7000. However you ...
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| Dialating | 1/15/2008 |
Q: I have been having contractions and they have been real strong. I went to the hospital but I have ...
A: This is not abnormal especially if this is your first pregnancy. If ur cervix is only 1 cm, this ...
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| Am i close to being in Labor? | 1/15/2008 |
Q: I thought my water was leaking and went to the hospital i had also been having contractions every ...
A: If you are sure ur leaking amniotic fluid and having such stron contractions, you should call your ...
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| Ultrasound accuracy | 1/14/2008 |
Q: I have a question about the accuracy of ultrasound dating. My doctor has my due date later than I ...
A: Serial ultrasounds, of 3 scans, almost coinciding with your estimation based on your LMP should be ...
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| Birth Control | 1/14/2008 |
Q: Okay, so I am 18 years old. I have been on yasmin birth control for over 2 1/2 years now. I ...
A: Unfortunately, no one can give an answer for this complaint except after full gyn examination. ...
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| am i pregnant | 1/13/2008 |
Q: im 21yrs old. i havent got my period since nov 26 ,but i did a pregnacy test it was neg. am i to ...
A: Home pregnancy test, if you are pregnant, are usually positive 10-14 days after your first missed ...
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| when do i ovalate | 1/11/2008 |
Q: I HAVE BEEN GOING 30 TO 31 DAY CYCLE FOR THE PAST 3MO'S THIS MONTH I WENT 36 DAYS AND ONLY BLEED ...
A: Women usually ovulate 14-16 days prior to their next menstruation. In your case,you mentioned your ...
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| Pregnency | 1/11/2008 |
Q: I am more than 8 weeks pregnent.I had my last period on 11th November.Can you give me a rough idea ...
A: . If your period is 28 days and your first day of your LMP is 11/11 then your due date is 8/18/2008 ...
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| incompetent cervix | 1/10/2008 |
Q: when i was 19 i had a miscarriage at 22 weeks.my doctor never told me why it happened.at 25 i ...
A: Unfortunately, I have no answer for this question. I do not know any Obstetrician in Orlando to ...
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| I need to know when i conceived | 1/10/2008 |
Q: I had an ultrasound on Jan.08,08 and the baby was 42.6mm. One of my doctors said my due date was ...
A: Calculation of your due date depends upon the length of your menstrual cycle and the first day of ...
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| incompetent cervix | 1/9/2008 |
Q: when i was 19 i had a miscarriage at 22 weeks.my doctor never told me why it happened.at 25 i ...
A: Generally speaking, abdominal cerclage gives better results after several failures of vaginal ...
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| Multicystic Dysplastic Kidney Disease | 1/9/2008 |
Q: I'm 37 years old, my husband is 30. I have 4 children, 3 to my 1st husband, all healthy. 1 with my ...
A: Multicystic dysplastic kidney disease is a rare disease which can be either uni or bilateral. ...
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| incompetent cervix | 1/8/2008 |
Q: when i was 19 i had a miscarriage at 22 weeks.my doctor never told me why it happened.at 25 i ...
A: Definitely you can have a healthy child. Your case is diagnosed as a case of habitual abortion which ...
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| Worried!! | 1/7/2008 |
Q: I have a milky white liquid coming from my vagina, Is this bad? What should I do about it?
A: I cannot give you firm answer. There are many data that should be included to give an answer...such ...
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| No Gestational sac | 1/7/2008 |
Q: I have a question. I just went for my first ultrasound at 3wks 6 days, and there was nothing, not ...
A: I've been in practice since 22 years and have never read that implantation can happen 3 days after ...
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| Positive test at Ob suddenly disappears? | 1/6/2008 |
Q: I had gone to My Obgyn after my period was a week late. I had an ectopic pregnancy just over a year ...
A: No it is abnormal for such thing to happen. However, a positive test usually gives a dark ...
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| Abnormal bleeding during D&C | 1/6/2008 |
Q: I started my period on Nov 19, 2007 went to the doctor after 2 weeks of bleeding and found out I was ...
A: It is hard to diagnose your case retrograde. In all these cases, a biopsy of the tissue curetted ...
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| Career Informatin Interview | 1/5/2008 |
Q: Kandeel, You have no idea how happy I am to see that you are finally able free to answer ...
A: 1-yes i feel it is different...i feel great delivering a baby..when u see someone coming to life in ...
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| Blood Test results | 1/5/2008 |
Q: I just got my blood test results back from my doctor. My qualitative was negative, but my ...
A: The information you provided me is lacking your last menstrual period which is essential to consider ...
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| Miscarriage | 1/5/2008 |
Q: My sister's LMP was 11/15/07 she took a pregnancy test on 12/22/07 and it was positive. On 12/24/07 ...
A: I would like to advise your sister to have some follow up with her doctor. If she had 2 chemoshots, ...
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| Miscarriage | 1/4/2008 |
Q: My sister's LMP was 11/15/07 she took a pregnancy test on 12/22/07 and it was positive. On 12/24/07 ...
A: From the history you gave me earlier, your sister should be close to 6 weeks pregnancy. At this ...
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| No Gestational sac | 1/4/2008 |
Q: I have a question. I just went for my first ultrasound at 3wks 6 days, and there was nothing, not ...
A: Yes you are right but you have to be aware that gestational sac measurements, especially in less ...
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| Miscarriage | 1/3/2008 |
Q: My sister's LMP was 11/15/07 she took a pregnancy test on 12/22/07 and it was positive. On 12/24/07 ...
A: hCG takes up to 4 weeks to drop back to normal level whether after a term pregnancy or abortion. The ...
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| Career Informatin Interview | 1/3/2008 |
Q: Kandeel, You have no idea how happy I am to see that you are finally able free to answer ...
A: you should know the I work in a different country with a totally different medical system. What is ...
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| LATE PERIOD NEGATIVE BLOOD TEST | 1/2/2008 |
Q: I AM VERY CURIOUS. MY PERIOD WAS SUPPOSED TO COME ON DEC 21ST ..BEFORE THAT I WAS FEELING 'PREGNANT' ...
A: Yes you can be pregnant. I would recommend a pelvic ultrasound scan. Since your last period was ...
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| anxious | 1/1/2008 |
Q: Actually I have had my HCG levels taken already. I am afraid I have not communicated with you very ...
A: In any normal female who had a pregnancy or who is pregnant there is adequate luteal phase. This ...
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| breech baby | 1/1/2008 |
Q: If my baby is breech at 36 weeks, and has been breech for the last 2 months - does that mean it ...
A: Breech presentation have nothing to do with the occurence of birth defect or cerebral palsy. Rather, ...
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| How many weeks am I pregnant? | 1/1/2008 |
Q: my last day of menstruation was on November 8 and would like to know how many weeks am I pregnant at ...
A: While I was reviewing the answers of yesterday as I usually do, I realized that I gave you an answer ...
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| Postpardum Yeast Infection | 12/31/2007 |
Q: I had a vaginal delivery of my first child one week ago. I had internal tearing and was received ...
A: It seems that you got this prescription by phone. When you have such a complaint you have to see ...
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| Stomach pain | 12/31/2007 |
Q: Kandeel, I am approx 5 weeks pregnant. For the past 3 days I have been experiencing severe stomach ...
A: Yes it is normal to find a sac and not a fetus, on transvaginal ultrasound, at 5 weeks pregnancy. ...
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| anxious | 12/31/2007 |
Q: Actually I have had my HCG levels taken already. I am afraid I have not communicated with you very ...
A: I think your question is: do you think it would even be possible for me to get pregnant 4-5 days ...
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| implantation spotting v.s. menstrual bleeding | 12/17/2007 |
Q: I have been on the pill for about a year and a half now and just recently started having sex this ...
A: No. I do not think you should worry about it. The continuous intake of the pill changes the ...
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| breast feeding and cervical mucous | 12/17/2007 |
Q: I have a very specific question. I am exclusively breast feeding my 7 month old, very very few ...
A: The terms mucousy/slightly colored are very subjective..there are many other things to consider such ...
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| No period after D&C | 12/16/2007 |
Q: I am 24 and have never been pregnant. In July 2007, I had a d&C because of thickened endometrial ...
A: I wish you could give me some idea about the pattern of your cycle before you started the ...
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