I am 18 weeks pregnant. Where can I do a 3d/4d ultrasound? How much does it cost? Does the insurance cover it?
Dr. Nemer Charafeddine,
Obstetrics & Gynecology
- Yes, it is covered by the insurance. You can do it at Clinique du Levant for ex. or at the majority of hospitals. Mainly a morphological ultrasound is done between 20 & 25 weeks.
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My mother is 42 years old, she got her period on Dec 3 and she got it again on Dec 13 only 10 days after finishing what could be the cause knowing that she gave birth 3 years ago. Is it menopause?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- This alteration in the timing of the menstrual period need not be a sign of early menopause, or an early sign of menopause for that matter. It could be that she got her period too early because of str... Read More
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Where can I find in Lebanon eko 3D or 4D? And how much will it cost? Mss7 tasseli lael janin?
Dr. Nemer Charafeddine,
Obstetrics & Gynecology
- In beirut for example at Levant Hospital, a private morphological ultrasound 3D/4D will cost you approx LBP160,000.
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About a month ago I had unprotected sex. My period is a few days late and usually it never is. I took a HPT 3 days before my expected period it came out negative. I'm having pregnancy symptoms though.
Dr. Nemer Charafeddine,
Obstetrics & Gynecology
- You should see a gynecologist for an ultrasound and a blood test.
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I've had NVD for 67 days and I still didn't get my period. I took a pregnancy test which was negative and we are using natural contraceptive. Is it normal not to have gotten my period yet?
Dr. Nemer Charafeddine,
Obstetrics & Gynecology
- Yes, it can be normal if you are breastfeeding. We recommend to see your gynecologist though.
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I'm having period cramps but haven't got my period for 35 days now since my last one. I'm not pregnant, what could be the reason?
Dr. Nemer Charafeddine,
Obstetrics & Gynecology
- You should go for an ultrasound first. Stress and weight loss can be some of the common reasons.
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Any possible way to deal with severe cramps and vomiting on the first day of my period?
Dr. Salim Saab,
Otolaryngology (Ent)
- This dysmenorrhea usually lasts about 12 hours accompanied by fatigue, nausea or vomiting. It is relieved by hot pad on the abdomen, analgesics like aspirin or codeine or anti-inflammatory.
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Can the risk of conjoined twins be detected during an ultrasound before a woman gives birth? Is the separation a 100% successful?
Dr. Nemer Charafeddine,
Obstetrics & Gynecology
- Ultrasound will only detect up to 70% of abnormalities, & this is with the best ultrasonographers,
Detection is better seen between 14 & 24 weeks, as when the babies gain weight it is difficul... Read More
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My daughter has massive chin acne. Zits are all over her chin. They started there, now they're spreading to her cheeks. She still can't take Roaccutane because she is below 18. What can we do?
Dr. Nemer Charafeddine,
Obstetrics & Gynecology
- I recommend that she undergoes pelvic ultrasound, along with hormonal workup, in order to rule out any hormonal disturbances or polycystic ovaries, and this before starting any medications.
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