I lost my virginity a few days ago. Ever since, I have had bad cramps and felt sick, is this normal?
Dr. Alain Saab,
Obstetrics & Gynecology
- How do you feel sick? Please explain more. Do you have a fever or vaginal discharge? How are the cramps? When is LMP?
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Quel est le remede de l'endometriose pour assurer la grossesse?
Dr. Alain Saab,
Obstetrics & Gynecology
- L'endometriose est une pathologie frequente qui peut etre legere ou severe et profonde.
Elle peut causer des difficultes à concevoir par inflammation et adherances ce qui altere l'ovulation, bouche le... Read More
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I've had delayed periods with little blood discharge this month. Some pain near the abdomen too. Most of the time above but at times below. Why?
Dr. Bassem Skaff,
Obstetrics & Gynecology
- If you don't take contraceptions , do the urine pregnancy test. If it's negative, it might be dysfunctional uterine bleeding. You need to be evaluated by an ultrasound and +_bld tests.
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When can a woman engage in sexual relations after giving birth?
Dr. Jihad Irani,
Family Medicine
- The ideal recommended time is 6 weeks after normal vaginal delivery, although some could earlier without a problem, like after 4 weeks.
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Is it normal to have a period lighter than usual after Orgametril?
Dr. Alain Saab,
Obstetrics & Gynecology
- Yes, of course. It's a medicine that decreases the endometrium thickness with time, so periods become less heavy. But it's not used much anymore. Newer and natural progesterone drugs are better.
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My baby's 18 months old and I've been trying to conceive for a year but in vain. I took Clomid but no positive results. Why?
Dr. Bassem Skaff,
Obstetrics & Gynecology
- First we want to make sure that you have stopped breastfeeding... you need to be evaluated by your gynecologist by an ultrasound, some blood tests, and imaging studies to check tubal patency, in... Read More
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My period usually lasts 7 days but this month it lasted 10 days and I'm still seeing red blood. Is that normal?
Dr. Bassem Skaff,
Obstetrics & Gynecology
- This does not necessarily mean that you have a problem. I suggest to do a gynecologic exam and a transvaginal ultrasound. A simple urinal pregnancy test is also important if you are not on contracepti... Read More
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My Gyno. prescribed me Orgametril and I just finished it. However, I noticed a brown discharge, is it normal?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- Orgametril is composed of a synthetic hormone called Lynestrenol. This synthetic hormone possesses many of the effects of progesterone, one of the naturally occurring female hormone, the other being e... Read More
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Is it safe to engage in sexual intercourse 30 days after delivery?
Dr. Alain Saab,
Obstetrics & Gynecology
- It's better to be examined by your doctor to make sure everything returned to normal before you engage in sexual intercourse. Especially to see if the scars you have have any episiotomy or lacerations... Read More
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