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I had Rubella during pregnancy, will child be crippled or abnormal, should I get an abortion?

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I am a married woman of 27 years’ age. My weight is 75 kg and height 5 feet 6 inches.
Since Nov 16 I have been trying for pregnancy. After that my regular menstrual cycle of 28 days used to get delayed by 6 to 10 days.

However, my last menstrual period started on 23.02.17. On 24.03.17, I noticed some red rashes on my face and upper part of body with over 100 degree Fahrenheit temperature. I didn’t go for any test or Doctor. I took one or two anti-allergic tablets as i previously had little bit allergic problems with chilli or hot things. After two days I was o.k.
However, as my menstrual cycle didn’t recur, I went for USG test on 20.4.17, and it confirmed me as pregnant and detected a single live fetus of approximately seven weeks one day.
However, my doctor advised me to undergo rubella IgG test along with certain other routine tests.

All other test reports were o.k.
But Rubella IgG test done on 18.4.17 in A LAB showed the result to be Positive (340 IU/ml) Reference range used was: <10 IU/ml=negative, 10 to 15IU/ml=equivocal, >15IU/ml=positive. My doctor told me that I was immune against rubella, so i need not be worried and should not go for rubella IgM test (as i had recent history of red rashes) since it can’t be detected so late.

I was not satisfied, and on 27.4.17 I went for both rubella IgG and IgM tests done in ‘B’ Lab. The result was anti Rubella antibody IgG: 308.61IU/ml……reference range used is negative: <10.0, positive >10.0.
Anti rubella antibody IgM was: 121.43 AU/ml…reference range used is negative: <20.00, positive >25.00, equivocal: 20.00-25.00

However, I was perplexed and I wanted to be sure about my rubella infection.
On 4.5.17, again I went for both rubella IgG and IgM tests done in ‘A’ lab. It detected rubella antibody IgG as 291 IU/ml….Reference range used was: <10 IU/ml=negative, 10 to 15 IU/ml=equivocal, >15 IU/ml=positive.

It also detected rubella antibody IgM as positive (1.50)….Reference range used was: <0.8 index =negative, 0.8 to 1.2 index =equivocal, >1.2 index=positive.

Sir, my question is do you find any inconsistency in the reports of different labs for tests done on different dates? Why is rubella IgG which stays lifelong unchanged is decreasing? And the most important question is will my Baby be affected by this infection which occurred in early pregnancy? I don’t want to give birth to a crippled or abnormal child.But it is my first pregnancy. What should I do? Should I go for abortion? Will it cause any problem to my future pregnancy? After how many days of abortion, I can try for next pregnancy? What steps need to be taken after abortion in this regard? Please advise.



I had an arm implant inserted, condom broke, pharmacy reassured us that I wouldn’t be pregnant?

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Hello there – Im a 29 year old female and back in march I had the arm implant inserted and didn’t get my period that month.
At the end of April, my period started last Thursday and its still going… I was wondering if this alright if its this long as I haven’t experienced it before or its because I didn’t have a period last month?
Also last Friday, me and my partner had an accident where the condom split but we visited the pharmacy who reassured us that I wouldn’t be pregnant even though I was on my period and the implant…
And today, it seems my stomach is heavy and I feel sick so Im not sure if its due to the period/implant or pregnancy



My daughter is bloated, nauseous, has sharp pains in her lower abdomen and hasn’t had a period for 4 months

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My 15 year old daughter is bloated, nauseous, has sharp pains in her lower abdomen and hasn’t had a period for 4 months… she started her period when she was 14, and it has been irregular since then. It was finally settling down, and then All of a sudden it just disappeared completely. She is nauseous at least once a day, and she is skinny but has been complaining of her stomach being bloated. When she started her period she had cysts and had multiple ultrasounds regarding them. She has also been complaining of sharp pains in her left lower abdomen. It happened 2 months ago, then two weeks later, and then one week after that. There’s no chance at all she’s pregnant, and we were wondering if she could have recurring ovarian cysts ?



We’re thinking of getting an ovulation testing device would this be an effective birth control method?

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My husband and I are opposed to using the Pill or other contraceptives, but we don’t want any more kids. We’re thinking of getting an ovulation testing device (a really expensive one that tests saliva and vagina conditions and charts the results on the computer), and then ONLY have sex three days or more after ovulation occurs.

If we’re very careful about sticking to this plan, would this be an effective birth control method?



I would have Dizziness, Headaches and an over all feeling of being un-well?

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For a few months now there have been times when I would have Dizziness, Headaches and an over all feeling of being un-well that I would attribute to having acid reflux. However, just recently after experiencing my menstrual cycle, I thought that these feelings could be attributed to low iron due to my heavy flow, as there have also been times when I have had cold hands and feet very often. I took a iron supplement called 3 SSS Tonic, however I believe that the dose was too large, since then, I have been experiencing mild abdominal cramps, and what feels like a gasiness or bloating, since about 2 am to now. I have felt more energy overall from taking the iron supplement, but overall the stomach issues I am experiencing have left me with no appetite.



Can I take Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) tablets while having a contraception implant?

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I am 50 years old and have a contraception implant. I am going through the menopause can I take HRT tablets if I have this implant. Can you please advise me I would appreciate you assistance. My blood pressure is fine and my weight is as well and just been seen by a Nurse..



I had 8 negative pregnancy tests and then 1 positive?

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Hello, on February 26th I had taken Plan b one step ( The morning after pill) 12 hours after intercourse with my husband. Well during the next 2 weeks I’ve had horrible side effects since taking the pill. I decided to take 6 first response pregnancy test every day for 6 days. They were all negative. I decided to take two more tests the day of the appointment with my gynecologist which were also negative. The same morning my gynecologist gave me a urine pregnancy test at his office which was positive. How is is possible if I had 8 negative tests including that morning and his urine test was positive???



I have hormonal imbalance, I was diagnosed when I was a teenager?

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Hello, I have hormonal imbalance, I was diagnosed when I was a teenager and the gynecologist prescribed me Diane 35. I also had polycystic ovaries.

Now I’m 26 and I’ve been taking the Diane for about 10 years, more or less.
I stopped the pill for about 9 months and the symptoms from the hormonal balance started so I started taking it again.
I don’t need the pill for birth control, so I looking to take something else to control the symptoms of the hormonal imbalance, which include facial hair, acne and no menstrual cycles at all.
The moment I stop the pill, my menstruation stops right that moment.

I’ve had several ultrasound tests done to check on my ovaries, it seems the Diane 35 eliminated the polycystic ovaries.
I take Diane 35 daily, except one week a month. And I take paroxetine daily.

I would really appreciate any advice and recommendation.



I’m afraid I can’t carry out my pregnancy, what should I do?

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Hi i am a mother of two both preterm deliveries..my son was 8 months born viginal delivery…my son is 18 months old…i got pregnant with twin girls they both were born via emergency c section after my water broke…my one daughter died other was in hospital for 3 months she got released on nov 2016…from release date she is now 3 months old..and im pregnant again 3 to 4 weeks max im weak o cant carry this pregnancy what should i do…



Since late last year, l have been complaining about my loss of appetite and consequently loss of weight?

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I am a 43 year old Nigerian lady.l saw my menstruation on the 5th of this month February and now l saw it again yesterday being 19th February, meaning a 14days cycle which is quite absurd and unusual though no pain, flow is normal and reddish, no smell, just stupidly normal.

Since late last year, l have been complaining about my loss of appetite and consequently loss of weight. l used to weigh 105kg(not healthy l know) but now l have stayed on 95 since Dec. I do not have any accompanying sickness or illness except occasional itching in my private part which goes off after medication though my clitoris retain a pepperish pain(not unbearable though) but l just notice it all the same. Apart from that no other complain until this 14 days cycle stuff.

Last week Thursday, l bought a multi vitamin syrup to aid my appetite and so dont know if it has any thing to do with it(Protobex syrup)predigested protein fortified with vitamins, iron and zinc. I have a history of asthma and high blood pressure.l am daily on franol tablet and ventolin inhaler. What could be wrong please?



I have lower back and abdominal pain feels similar to the period pains but in between periods?

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I’m a 23 year old female. I have been having lower back and abdominal pain that feels similar to the period pains I get, but it’s happening in between periods. The pain is so severe that it causes my teeth to chatter. I am taking the contraceptive pill – rigivedon. The pain only lasts maybe 10 minutes and is at random but does interrupt whatever I’m doing at the time. The pain is all around my lower back and lower abdomen- not just one side



I fell pregnant found out it was a chemical pregnancy, now having non stop hot flashes?

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23 , female
Last year in July I fell pregnant in oct we found out it was a chemical pregnancy , in nov my dr diagnosed me with pcos she told me it was a rare case since I’m not over weight or have any serious medical conditions , in dec she put me medroxy progesterone and clomid to help conceive I finished clomid on day 5-9 of my cycle which was jan 1-5 , she perscribed sex for us on day 12-18 of my cycle which is jan 8-14 , but the thing is lately I’ve been having non stop hot flashes that last about and hour or two it’s manageable throughout the day but at night it’s the worst , I sleep with the windows open and the fans on and it’s 45 degrees out side and I’m constantly sweating like it’s summer , it’s very overwhelming , is it just from the meds and because I’m ovulating or could it be something else ?