Am just clicking on dis for d first time and not happy dat our Dr Katty isn't in d house anymore,hope Dr Balogun will answer dis or anyoda doctor in d house will,am a lady in my mid-early 20s,my menstrual circle used to be 28/29 days b4 but since two to three months ago,it has drastically changed to 21,22,and 23days circle.Am so scared becos i dont know maybe it's has a result of d abortion i did 2months ago which i did in a very good hospital and doc,hope am still ok or is dere anything wrong with me and wat can i do if sometin is wrong?

Dear Dr Katy,

hope all is well with you!
Its been a while since i posted, remember me, you gave me alot of input in regards to my rather complicated pregnancy, MCDA twins, infection fear, cervical stitch,
it was a rough ride, spent 10 weeks in hospital on strict bedrest but God saw me thru, i had 2 beautiful boys at 35weeks but they didnt need any special care and we were discharged as normal.
Thanks a mil for your help!

May God continue to strengthen you and reward your efforts.

Doctor pls i discovrd a lump in my lft breast nd dere is NO histry of lumps in ma famly. Pls wats d cause,re dere lng term side effects? Its nt painful. Wat cn i do. Im stil young

Please,
i just did an operation on ectopic pregancy on 19th of october pls when can i start having sex and when can i try having babies please i need urgent answer

hi Dr Kathy,
i have multiple uterine fibroid which are very big like a grape fruit which i discovered after ultrasound , i normally use to have waist pain, and i always have 9-12 days heavy flow during my menses am always indoors, and am always dizzy and weak always, which cause me to take multivitamins and i feel pains on my lower abdomen, i was told to under go surgery which i did just 3 Dec 2008 which is going to a yr, but after the surgery the doctor told that i was very lucky that it doesn't reach my cervix area. what did he mean?, that i should get married before its 1yr which am not pls i need to know. but am worried about the scar on my abdomen. am 27yrs

Hello everybody,
Sorry I've been away for so long. Family, nuff said.  I'm back and will be reviewing all the posts and answering as best I can.  Thanks to all the docs especially Dr. balogun for filling in.

@tobobo
What was the total volume of the SA?

@ susanamand
The length of bleeding during menses is not important and changes. Lets watch the next couple of cycles

@chibobina
I would recommend vit b6 25 mg twice a day. Her ob might also recommend some antiemetics. Good luck

@tobenia
I generally recommend prenatal vitamins at least 3 months before conception. Make sure to include omega fatty acids as well

@meridian
Was an ovulation induction performed? How many IUIs have you had?

@ biggaboy
Sounds like a yeast infection which can be easily treated by her gyn. As for contraceptive pills, there are several. Your wife might also like to consider an IUD

@tessybaby
Proteus can cause a urinary tract infection but shouldn't affect fertility

@ peyton
Some semen will leak out. This is normal and shouldn't affect your ability to get pregnant

@shezy
This is not an urgent care center. Please do not crowd this thread with posts reminding me to reply within hours of the initial post

@mamaaa
Are you having your periods? Does the milk come out when you squeeze on the nipple or all the time?

@obidia
What kind of odor? Is it fishy?

@dewoy
why did you need a creatinine clearance test?

@adebolanle
It takes a while after the injection to start ovulating be patient. This being said, since you are over 35, I would suggest seeing a specialist if you do not get your period after six months and you still desire pregnancy

@ mypeace
That was very nice of you to share your experience. Thank you

@nne_mak
I totally agree with empadac and Dr. balogun. A specialist might help you.

@ anamelechi
There is a procedure that can be done to "unblock" the tubes. Your gyn should direct you. Good luck

@madam L
You might be in perimenopause. The periods can get heavier or lighter but you need a gyn exam to rule out other serious conditions

@madambini
Are you well lubricated at time of penetration?

@titilaelae and ant 01

i want my payment aka pix

@ lifegal
Are you breastfeeding? This can decrease estrogen levels and affect the lubrication of the vagina

@ nowal
If you are concerned, you can have a semen analysis.

@meta 4
congrats. i agree with everything that has been said. A corpus luteum cyst is nothing to worry about. It occurs in all pregnancies

@ankeade
I recommend a pregnancy test

@bamboke
birth control pills can not be used to abort

@ obidia
You will feel a tightening which gets stronger and stronger. You may also lose your mucus plug. As for the breasts, breast discomfort is not unusual during pregnancy. Keep me posted

@ midola
It is normal. Don't worry

@lady jay
It takes at least one year before we worry about infertility. If you are not ovulating, there are medications that we can use. Make sure to take your prenatal pills. Good luck

@edjuzion
Are you breastfeeding?

@davinchi
Those symptoms are normal. Fansidar is safe

@emeje
One can't tell the viability of sperm just by looking at the semen. If you are concerned, talk to him about a semen analysis

@moduperola
Was your progesterone level checked? If no, ask for a progesterone level. Please let me know.

@ammamat
I would suggest you get a urine test to ensure that you don't have an infection

@toxy
Don't worry. It is normal

@taitee
You should get the lump checked. You might need a biospy

@ oluwawunmi
Sorry to here that. What did your gyn tell you after the surgery?

@ogesteph
The cervix is where the baby comes from and if it is overly manipulated, it can stop functioning properly. The reason he wanted you to get married and have a child is because fibroids can return. I would suggest going on birth control. This is to reduce the amount of estrogen your ovaries produce. Fibroids like estrogen. Hope this helped

Tank GOD u r bak. Dr.kathy, pls help me on dis. Is it tru dat kidney deficiency can cause or sieze menstral flow 4 a long time, which can lead 2 infertilty.pls wat test am my 2 do 2 acertain dis. Also can hypothyrod, be a cause,is dere anytin like cold or heat in d body nd highblood fat da can cause infertilty.tanks

We are all glad you are back. Means I can return to what I do best, Emergency Medicine . Ladies and some gents that frequent this thread, we should all appreciate what us unpaid doctors do on this thread. Absence of Dr Kathy has been missed by us all especially me!!!

@balogun
thanks so much for your help. We really need to exchange contact info. I'm so upset I missed our Manhattan jaunt. Next time, Mesa Grill on me

@venuss
Hypothyroid can cause menstrual irregularities which can affect fertility but what is kidney deficiency?

D person dat advicd ön d kidney just said, i might b v some problem, right nw am on eltroxin tab. 4 d thyrod. Pls wat r my chance of concievn as d dr. Says d thyrod level is vry low nd mite b on d tab 4 long. Tanks.

Hello  Dr. Balogun & Dr. Kathy,
Thnx alot for your God-sent help.
Pls my wife has being vomiting since the past 3 weeks now. she later was confirmed  pregnant about a month old( clinically confirmed). she was given some drugs from the hospital which included malaria drugs and so on.
Even after taking the drugs she is still vomiting especially after taking any meal. besides, she complains of noisy stomach disorder its so disturbing Drs. Wat do we do? pls help.
thnx

Thank God Dr Karthy that you are back and there is is no problem,we really appreciate you ,and we missed you on nairaland while you were away.
Dr Balo we also app. your filling up for her may God bless you both for the great work you are doing.
As for me Dr karthy i await the arrival of my bundle of joy

welcome back dr kathy.
I'll like to know if there's a particular rate and time the fetus should move as in can there be too much fetal movement?

my first baby mostly moved in the night but this one now, moves all day as in morning and night!
I discussed with my doc and he just laughed saying the baby is just active, no problems.
I'll like to know what your opinion is, thanks.