Dr. Meena Khandelwal

Obstetrics and Gynecology 37 years experience

Safe - no issues: Amoxil (amoxicillin) is Amoxicillin which is a category a drug - means very safe is pregnany. It is the most common antibiotic prescribed (as long as ... Read More

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A member asked:

I got off the depo-provera shot and started microgestin fe/20 and im on the second pack when should i start my period? is there a possibility im pregnant

Obstetrics and Gynecology 37 years experience

Check it out!: I doubt you are but it is always a possibility and the best way to rule it out is to do a urine or blood preg test. Better the inconvenience of checki... Read More

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A 43-year-old member asked:

How many miscarriages can a person have before it is deemed unsafe to get pregnant?

Obstetrics and Gynecology 37 years experience

Not unsafe: There is no such thing; just getting pregnant can be unsafe! the bigger problem is the emotional state of the mother. She must be a wreck. Many wome... Read More

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A 34-year-old member asked:

Is it possible to get pregnant if i had sex the day before my period?

Obstetrics and Gynecology 37 years experience

Unlikely: Only if you have regular cycles. Rhythm method has a high filure rate. Use of contraception should be consistent and preferably always.

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A 31-year-old member asked:

What complications ca arise from a miscarriage?

Obstetrics and Gynecology 37 years experience

Few: Depends on how pregnant yo are but assuming in the first trimester - heavy bleeding, infection (if need a d&c), emotional trauma for parents. Complica... Read More

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A 43-year-old member asked:

When after stop taking the pill can someone become pregnant?

Obstetrics and Gynecology 37 years experience

Variable: The following month or can take 6 months to 1 year.

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A 39-year-old member asked:

What is the probability you will miscarry if you get pregnant while on the pill?

Obstetrics and Gynecology 37 years experience

Same as if not on it: Pills are not known to increase pregnancy loss rate. All who get pregnant have a ~30% chance of miscarriage regardless of whether you were on the pill... Read More

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A 38-year-old member asked:

Is it safe to work as a cna nursing assistant if i am now receiving 2 rounds of hepatitis b shots?

Obstetrics and Gynecology 37 years experience

Yes: You are on your way to getting immunized. Anyways you should be using universal precautions anyways.

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A 30-year-old member asked:

How long after i have the last of the hepatitis b series injections should i wait to try to get pregnant?

Obstetrics and Gynecology 37 years experience

No wait necessary: We give hep b vaccination in pregnancy, so you can get pregnant whenever you want.

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A 35-year-old member asked:

Please tell me how long it takes for hepatitis b to go away on its own on average?

Obstetrics and Gynecology 37 years experience

Usually 4-12 weeks: Maximum 16 weeks.

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A 48-year-old member asked:

Can you mask hepatitis b so it wont show up in blood tests?

Obstetrics and Gynecology 37 years experience

Not in your control: Your body maybe able to eradicate the infection; but if you have it and your body has not taken care of it, no therapy to eradicate but therapy indica... Read More

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A 36-year-old member asked:

Can esr blood test indicate fungus presence in the body?

Obstetrics and Gynecology 37 years experience

Not necessarily: Esr is very non-specific and can be elevated in many situations. It is always used as an adjunct test.

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A 27-year-old female asked:

My periods are 14 days late but my lh level is 21.6 , pregnancy test is negative is there still any chance for pregnancy?should i go for blood test?

Obstetrics and Gynecology 37 years experience

Need more info: Are you obese? Do you have irregular cycles as polycystic ovary syndrome can also give higher lh levels.

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A 31-year-old female asked:

Pregnant 2 month constipation and acidity problem.advice what to do?

Obstetrics and Gynecology 37 years experience

Drink Water -lots: Common problem in pregnancy - drink ~1 gallon of water in a day; eat more roughage. Can take stool softeners as well; or even MiraLAX (polyethylene g... Read More

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A 36-year-old member asked:

Could you tell me what happens if you get pregnant while being on the pill ?

Obstetrics and Gynecology 37 years experience

Not much: Stop the pills as soon as find out you are pregnant and see the doctor. With low dose pills these days, usually ok.

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A 38-year-old member asked:

What can the blood tests look for during your annual gynecology visit?

Obstetrics and Gynecology 37 years experience

None: There are no specific recommended blood work for annual gyn exam. Check with your doctor what they ordered - as they may have felt necessary from your... Read More

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A 34-year-old member asked:

For what length of time do you fast during a blood test?

Obstetrics and Gynecology 37 years experience

Depends on the test: Most blood tests do not need you to fast. Only some do like for diabetes - usually need an overnight fast.

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A 34-year-old member asked:

What can i take on my asia trip just in case something happens like i have a episode of diarrhea?

Obstetrics and Gynecology 37 years experience

Ciprofloxacin: As long as you are not pregnant. Or my family usually takes imodium (loperamide).

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A member asked:

I have been on period 13 days i am not pregnant i took a test twice

Obstetrics and Gynecology 37 years experience

Depends on your age: If you are very young - this could be dysfunctional uteine bleeding; if you are >40 - you need a biopsy of the uterus lining.

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A 29-year-old female asked:

38wks pregnant, no hbp/diabetes, as of a week ago the vision.in my right eye is blurry and tinted. went to er for eval. no issues/answers! cause?

Obstetrics and Gynecology 37 years experience

Non-pregnancy relate: If BP is normal and no protein in urine, most likely another cause like eye infection.

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A 39-year-old member asked:

Will twins start their period at the same time?

Obstetrics and Gynecology 37 years experience

Not necessarily: Probably not if fraternal twins; if identical twins - still can be variable in puberty onset but possibly closer together.

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A female asked:

I had been pregnant before and for some reason everytime i reached 5 months the baby wants to come out?

Obstetrics and Gynecology 37 years experience

Check cervix: If this has happened more than once, cervical incompetence should be suspected. Short cervix can be seen on ultrasound. If diagnosis confirmed and no ... Read More

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A 24-year-old female asked:

I am currently 29 weeks pregnant. i just had an ultrasound done yesterday and i was told i have low fluids. the ultrasound technican rushed out the ro?

Obstetrics and Gynecology 37 years experience

Depends....: "low fluid' could mean anything. What was the afi (amniotic fluid index). Normal at term is between 5-20 cm, measured in 4 quadrants by ultrasound. ... Read More

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A 36-year-old male asked:

Please provide some do's and don'ts for mothers during the third trimester.

Obstetrics and Gynecology 37 years experience

Drink: Drink a gallon of water a day. Just carry a water bottle along everywhere and sip it often.

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A 40-year-old member asked:

Edema and hypertension in first half of pregnancy. what will they do?

Obstetrics and Gynecology 37 years experience

Pills: This suggests you have chronic hypertension - need evaluation (heart & kidney function) and treatment by physician.

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A 39-year-old female asked:

Im having a warmth im my abdomen and im pregnant is this ok getting warmth in abdomen and in face off and on

Obstetrics and Gynecology 37 years experience

Yes: Pregnancy is like carrying a heater in your belly! your BMR increases and all the blood vessels dilate - so it is ok to feel more warm. Enjoy it while... Read More

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A female asked:

I have sugar in my urine, but not in my blood, what is this a result of i am a female, not pregnant, no chance of being pregnant, 34 years old

Obstetrics and Gynecology 37 years experience

Could be nothing: First of all, just because you are 34 does not mean you cannot get pregnant. Only if having no intercourse, you are not pregnant. First i would r/o d... Read More

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A 40-year-old member asked:

Could i be going through menopause at just 25?

Obstetrics and Gynecology 37 years experience

Possible: There is an entity called 'premature menopause' - I have seen it. Please see a doctor.

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A 35-year-old female asked:

Can u have a normal pregnant after getting pregnant 9 years after tubes being burned is they a chance it can be normal?

Obstetrics and Gynecology 37 years experience

Absolutely: Spontaneous or via ivf? But have taken care of many and can have a completely normal pregnancy. Good luck!

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A 35-year-old member asked:

How can a woman of 40 enjoy intercourse more?

Obstetrics and Gynecology 37 years experience

Allow for excitement: Allow for time to build up excitement; allow partner to use other means to get you 'in the mood'.

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A 37-year-old member asked:

Do you think i should take a pregnancy test 3 days after my missed period or a little afterwards?

Obstetrics and Gynecology 37 years experience

Sure, now is fine: Urine pregnancy test is positive day 23 and so before a missed period in a 28-day cycle, but should be positive 3d after missed period in a 21-day cyc... Read More

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A 29-year-old female asked:

Progesterone level 19(down from 31 at week 4) and 58000 h at 7 weeks of pregnancy. yolk sac and fetal pole found on u/s, no heartbeat. stilll viable?

Obstetrics and Gynecology 37 years experience

No: Sorry for your loss but don't be disheartened as a common occurrence with good prognosis in subsequent pregnancy.

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A 37-year-old member asked:

Are there any differences between nurse-midwives and midwives?

Obstetrics and Gynecology 37 years experience

No: Midwives have more training than nurses.

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A 18-year-old male asked:

Hi , i'm 18 and been on the pill for about a year and a half. when should i stop talking the pill ? to be able to fall pregnant ?

Obstetrics and Gynecology 37 years experience

When ready for pregn: After stopping the pill, pregnancy occurrence is variable - can occur the next month or may not happen for a year! since you are young, i would only s... Read More

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A 49-year-old male asked:

Is it normal for a pregnant women to spot during her first 2 weeks of pregnancy?

Obstetrics and Gynecology 37 years experience

Not really: It needs follow-up by your obstetrician. There are many causes for spotting - mainly ectopic pregnancy (pregnancy in the wrong spot); sign of an abnor... Read More

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A 45-year-old member asked:

Can irregular cycles have an impact on the amount of hcg released and therefore cause a false negative pregnancy test?

Obstetrics and Gynecology 37 years experience

No: Irregular cycles do not impact HCG levels but do result in inaccurate estimation of length of pregnancy and so if pregnancy test done too early after ... Read More

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A 24-year-old female asked:

7 days after missed period. doc said i'm one week preg. could that be right? i thought a woman is 3-4 weeks pregnant by the time she has a missed period

Obstetrics and Gynecology 37 years experience

Yes: Actually 7days after a missed period is actually 5wks pregnant as number of weeks of gestation is calculated from the 1st day of last period. The preg... Read More

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A 34-year-old member asked:

How are the ebv and monospot blood tests distinguished from each other?

Obstetrics and Gynecology 37 years experience

Screen vs specific: Monospot is a non-specific quick screening test but ebv ab testing is most specific and tests against the rapid response to the capsular antigen and t... Read More

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A 25-year-old female asked:

I haven't had a period in 3 months, i have all pregnancy symptoms. hpt and blood test negative. can i still be pregnant ? what should i do to find out

Obstetrics and Gynecology 37 years experience

See a doctor: You may need an ultrasound. You most likely have anovulatory amenorrhea and may need Progesterone therapy.

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A member asked:

Pregnancy. is menstrual signs diff frim pregnancy signs?

Obstetrics and Gynecology 37 years experience

Yes but some overlap: Menstrual signs - headache, moodiness, bleeding, bloating pregnancy - breast tenderness, missed period, bloating, nausea/vomiting but usually after 8... Read More

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A 30-year-old female asked:

How to tell if your pregnant when you first get pregnant can it make you have light bleeding ?

Obstetrics and Gynecology 37 years experience

Possible: Missing a period (if you have regular menstrual cycles) is the most common way. Other symptoms include bloating, breast tenderness. Some can have ligh... Read More

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A 59-year-old female asked:

I had a urine test and was told i have no white blood cells. what does this mean? i was passing blood and it burned to urinate.

Obstetrics and Gynecology 37 years experience

Kidney stones: This probably means you probably do not have an infection but still could have stones in any part of the urinary tract. Make sure to drink a lot (>1 g... Read More

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A 45-year-old member asked:

I'm about 17 weeks pregnant and get cramps already; is that a scary thing?

Obstetrics and Gynecology 37 years experience

Not really: Everyone has different thresholds for feeling cramps - majority are of not much clinical significance. However, i would get a dr evaluation and if cer... Read More

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A 22-year-old female asked:

How accurate are 1st trimester ultrasounds in estimating gestational age? what about 2nd trimester ultrasounds?

Obstetrics and Gynecology 37 years experience

Accurate!: 1st trimester ultrasounds are very accurate - have correlated with timed ivf pregnancies. We usually consider 1st trimester scans accurate within 5-... Read More

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A member asked:

I had sex with my boyfriend 4 days before my period was due. but now im late by 4 days which normally doesn't happen to me. im also showing signs of uti and i feel my breasts are soft. am i pregnant?

Obstetrics and Gynecology 37 years experience

Possible, check it: I guess you know what it means to be pregnant! at this point it is a guessing game - why don't you just get a urine pregnancy test or blood test to ch... Read More

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A 34-year-old member asked:

What are the prenatal tests for jacobsen syndrome?

Obstetrics and Gynecology 37 years experience

CVS or amnio: A woman can undergo chorionic villous sampling between 10-13 weeks or amniocentesis between 15-24 wks for chromosomal analysis which will reveal the 1... Read More

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A 37-year-old female asked:

32 weeks pregnant -the last couple days my discharge is sticky -my panties stick to me. kind of gross, never had this with previous pregnancies. normal?

Obstetrics and Gynecology 37 years experience

Yes: It can be variable and if discharge is white without odor - probably it is physiologic. On the other hand clear or greenish watery discharge shold be ... Read More

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A 43-year-old member asked:

What are some ways to stop your menstrual cycle so that i can't get pregnant?

Obstetrics and Gynecology 37 years experience

Use contraception: There are birth control pills that you can take for 3mths and no period then. But must get menstruation at least every 3 months.

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A 43-year-old member asked:

How long can you have cramps before a period?

Obstetrics and Gynecology 37 years experience

Variable !: Cramps are usually uterine contractions but some feel intestinal cramps as cramps and so many different things can be interpretated as 'cramps'.

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A 23-year-old female asked:

My menstrual cycle is of 40-45 days, i hv done my ultrasound also nd doctors recommended me that it will be ok after my marriage please help me out?

Obstetrics and Gynecology 37 years experience

Relax! enjoy!: No big deal. This maybe normal for you! just relax and attempt pregnancy (if that is what you want). If the cycles become less frequent and more irreg... Read More

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