Dr. Andrew Loucopoulos

Fertility Medicine 41 years experience

YES: It is better to do a pregnancy test to be certain.

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A 31-year-old male asked:

I have high progesterone. , what should i do?

Fertility Medicine 41 years experience

I hope you mean TESTOSTERONE because progesterone is a hormone released by the ovary after ovulation and up until menstruation ,as well as a lot duri... Read More

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A 36-year-old female asked:

Its been 2.5 years of marriage and i haven't conceived.. im taking progyluton from 1.5 years per my dr recommendation.. plz help me as i read progyluton is not safe and having serious side effects .. my dr said take progyluton for 6 months more?

Fertility Medicine 41 years experience

If I am not mistaken progyluton is a birth control pill ,so if you want to conceive stop the pill and try for six months providing you have regular m... Read More

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A 28-year-old female asked:

Does pregnancy on third trimester make you tired and sleepy all the time ?

Fertility Medicine 41 years experience

Yes but it is not a bad idea to check your thyroid gland and your blood count for anemia and iron deficiency.

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A 27-year-old female asked:

Im cramping on and off and experiencing light brown spotting 2 days before my period is to be expected. the discharge only shows when i wipe. is this the start of my period? should i consider it day 1?

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No Day 1 of your period is when you have normal menstrual flow from the morning of that day, what you described is called premenstrual spotting and if... Read More

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A 19-year-old female asked:

Do ovarian cysts make your abdomen swell up like you're pregnant when you actually aren't pregnant? anxious and looking for answers?

Fertility Medicine 41 years experience

Rarely ovarian cysts can be very large and need immediate medical attention, an abdominal and pelvic sonogram can give you a definite answer.

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A 22-year-old female asked:

If a women has sex today and tomorrow she gets her periods can she be pregnant?

Fertility Medicine 41 years experience

NO ,if the period is normal in length and amount of flow and came the expected time ,about 4 weeks from the previous one, assuming you have regular me... Read More

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A 17-year-old female asked:

My period is due 27th feb and i had safe sex on 21st feb with condom not torn or slipped. could i still get pregnant?

Fertility Medicine 41 years experience

YES: There is a small possibility therefore if you do not get your period on the 27th please get a home pregnancy test to be certain.

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A 26-year-old female asked:

If my ultrasound said i was 9 weeks 3 days pregnant on april 15, 2021 what would be my conception date ?

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Conception is calculated 14 days after the first day of your last normal menstrual period , if the sonogram said 9weeks and 3 days on 04/15/21 you mos... Read More

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A 29-year-old female asked:

Any chances,for the pregnancy test to be positive after three days of ovulation and sex for a week . i tested and its negative. :(?

Fertility Medicine 41 years experience

10 to 15%: Those are the chances to become pregnant per month providing everything else is fine if you try for one year and you are not pregnant you should see a... Read More

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A 20-year-old female asked:

My mom had a 3rd degree laceration and repairs, on her 3rd day postpartum, she feels pain in her perineal area and she noticed a foul smelling discharge in her maternity pads. what treatment care should i do? plss plss help me?

Fertility Medicine 41 years experience

You should take her to the hospital as soon as possible to clean and repair the laceration and put her on antibiotics.

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A 33-year-old female asked:

Fertility specialist found scar tissue so i had a procedure to remove it. he also checked tubes. no blockage. then went back to check ovulation. which was confirmed. now next appt is during my period. what is this ultrasound/test checking for ?

Fertility Medicine 41 years experience

Day 2 -5 evaluation for infertility consist of an ultrasound to measure the number of follicles in the ovary and a blood test to measure the levels of... Read More

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A 23-year-old female asked:

Ever since me and my hubby started trying for a baby my period cycle has changed. in the past it has been pretty average 30 day cycles. now after trying it's been 50+ day cycles every month. we've been trying for 8 months, maybe more. is this normal?

Fertility Medicine 41 years experience

No 50 days cycle is not normal and that makes conception difficult, so I suggest to see a specialist to figure out what is the problem with your cycle... Read More

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A 24-year-old female asked:

I use clomid for just 4 days instead of 5 days i have sexual intercourse with my husband once after using it can i use the last clomid i didnt use for d last day must i use it before having sex with my man?

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Νο , you do not need to take the clomid tabs any more, try to monitor your ovulation if you can ,so you can time the intercourse, otherwise try to hav... Read More

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A 16-year-old female asked:

It is okay for a pregnant to drink cold coffee?

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Yes but in moderation.

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A 39-year-old female asked:

If my body clears hpv according to pap smear, is it safe to assume its clear from my mouth too assuming i h got it there too?

Fertility Medicine 41 years experience

No the Pap test checks fo the present of HPV only in the cervix.

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A 20-year-old female asked:

I have some questions regarding birth control and i wanted to know how long should i wait to have sex after starting birth control?

Fertility Medicine 41 years experience

If you start the BC the first day of your period you are protected right away but if you start the 5Th day or latter you better use condoms the first ... Read More

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A 31-year-old female asked:

What is mild hydrosalpinx mean medically does it need surgery or antibiotics?

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If you are planning to conceive you may need surgery to remove it as it may interfere with your ability to become pregnant and keeping the pregnancy ... Read More

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A 19-year-old female asked:

My usual cyle is 40 days. last month, in just 32 days i got my menstruation right away. this month i'm 2 weeks late (52 day) in my usual 40 days cycle. i'm not sexually active. what is happening?

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You have most likely anovulatory cycles , so as long you are not sexually active and your menses occur every up to 60 days you do not have to worry, i... Read More

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A 22-year-old male asked:

Hi! i have bumpy reddish yellowish lesion at the back of my throat, (painless). ent said its viral pharyngitis & needs no treatment. should i worry?

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Maybe you should go for a second opinion and ask the ENT doctor to answer your questions.

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A 30-year-old male asked:

I don't get erect soon and even if i get erect it does not even last a minute. provide tips for better erection & quality sperm to make my wife pregn?

Fertility Medicine 41 years experience

You should see a urologist who specializes in infertility to run some blood test and examine you , I think otherwise you might waist your time.

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A 19-year-old female asked:

I (19f) am having intense pain during urination and intercourse. i am aware of two large cysts on each of my ovaries, but doc said it's not those. urine cultures are neg for uti and kidney infection. any thoughts on what's wrong???

Fertility Medicine 41 years experience

It is possible that you may have endometriosis ,depending on how large the ovarian cysts are you should try a birth control pill for 2 to3 months and... Read More

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A 22-year-old female asked:

4 days after having sex,i feel dehydrated,a slight headache,bloated stomach and throwing up, what could be the cause?

Fertility Medicine 41 years experience

See a Gyn doctor : Those could be the symptoms of pelvic inflammatory disease and you need to see a gynecologist ASAP to confirm the diagnosis and prescribe antibiotics.

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A 35-year-old female asked:

My mother had lobular breast cancer dx at almost 55. my mom's cousin had breast cancer but so did her non related mother to us. i'm brca negative as well as 11 other genes i was tested for. when should i get first mamo? stopped nursing 7 mos ago?

Fertility Medicine 41 years experience

It is not a bad idea to have a baseline mammogram now, annual breast exam by your Gyn and monthly self breast exam.

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A 33-year-old female asked:

Attention doctors. urgent question. is it safe to get moderna vaccine during pregnancy? im 22 weeks pregnant. please quick answer?

Fertility Medicine 41 years experience

Yes it is safe and will protect you from the delta variant but consult with your OB first.

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A 29-year-old female asked:

I was trying to conceive and had been prescribed fertomid (second round) from day 5-9 of my cycle which i took from the 18/03/2018 to 22/03/2018. i am now on day 45 without period which was supposed to come on the 11/04/2018.

Fertility Medicine 41 years experience

Go to see a R.E. Doc: The first thing you need to do is a pregnancy test and to see your Gynecologist. Usually when you take pills or injections for induction of ovulation ... Read More

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A 34-year-old female asked:

Activities of goanl f and choriofactor injections are same? i mean both injections are used for ovulation?

Fertility Medicine 41 years experience

Gonal F is FSH the hormone necessary to grow the follicles in the ovary and to mature the egg which is inside the follicle, this usually requires 10 t... Read More

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A 21-year-old female asked:

What is implantation bleeding? and when does it occur??

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Implantation bleeding occurs about a week after ovulation and is due to the embryo attaching to the endometrium -the inner lining the uterus-and it la... Read More

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A 35-year-old female asked:

My period was late for 3 days. on the 4th day i have cramping with little blood. today on day 5 there is no visible blood and no cramps. what could this be? is this reason for concern? should i try and see my gynaecologist?

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Yes .: There is a possibility that you are pregnant so it is wise to do a Home pregnancy test or visit your gynecologist .

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A 34-year-old female asked:

I didn't get my period since my second child was born .i bleeded for almost 1 month after she was born then i didn't get my period for 10months.she is 11 months old now. couple of weeks back i spotted for a week . should i consult a doctor ??

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Yes that is a good idea unless you are breastfeeding, Lactation can inhibit your menstruation even if you pump a couple times a day, regardless it is ... Read More

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A 33-year-old female asked:

Been on nasonex for 1 week and have been experiencing some breakthrough bleeding between periods. i'm pretty sure this is a coincidence and is more related to my bcp but is it possible for nasal steroids to affect the menstrual cycle or the pill?

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You are wright, breakthrough bleeding is related to the BCP you are taking, if you take them every day the same time on an empty stomach and you noti... Read More

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A 21-year-old female asked:

During my period i seem to be bleeding from the clitoris aswell... is that normal or a cause for concern?

Fertility Medicine 41 years experience

It is advisable to visit a gynecologist during your period to determine the area you are bleeding from, as well as the cause of bleeding.

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A 27-year-old female asked:

I experienced some light brown on and off spotting on the day my period was due. the next day it got somewhat heavier in flow and was pink/bright red. would the light brown on and off spotting be considered the first day of my period?

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NO, the first day of period is considered when you have normal menstrual flow from the morning on, spotting can proceed for one or several days and if... Read More

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A 26-year-old female asked:

I had really bad ovulation pain five days ago. double over in pain, it hurt so bad. now five days later i still feel bloated and the area where i felt the ovulation pain is sore if i push in on it. can ovulation pain cause this and last this long??

Fertility Medicine 41 years experience

No, most likely you have an ovarian cyst most likely benign ,so if you do not feel better by the time you get your next period you should visit a gyne... Read More

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A 42-year-old female asked:

I'm purely breastfeeding mom. is it advisable to take vit? if yes. is stresstab can't be harmful to my baby? thank you and god bless?

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I do not know what vitamins are in stresstab but as long as you breast feed you need to take at least IRON and CALCIUM supplements., so eat a lot of ... Read More

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A 25-year-old female asked:

On the 5/02/2021 i was diagnosed with pcos and put on a 6 month course of provera 10mg because i am trying to conceive. on the 15/03 to 18/03 i had a brown discharge with a little blood then again on the 29/03.when do i start taking the provera?

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Provera is not a good choice for women who have PSOS and desire to conceive , provera induces only menstruation if you take it daily for about 7 to 10... Read More

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A 19-year-old female asked:

My prolactin levels are 27.64 as per cbc can it be i am pregnant? ( ive not had sex yet, i just grinded with my partner who had boxers on, he did not ejaculate either, but might have had pre cum on his boxers) please help if i am pregnant or not?

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Most likely NOT but if you want to be 100% certain you can do a home pregnancy test. By the way your prolactin is normal.

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A 33-year-old female asked:

I experience periods that are a month long. i cant take combination pills. one option is taking provera 10 days a month my obgyn said. i took provera once before it caused heavier bleeding didnt stop. can the provera cause that or was it a fluke ?

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If the provera is not controlling the bleeding there is another similar pill but stronger called aygestin 5mg tabs which can help, discuss it with you... Read More

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A 35-year-old female asked:

Can sperm survive on a wet (plastic) bathroom loofah at room temperature for 1-2 hours? if then used to wash vagina (no soap), is there any chance of getting pregnant (sorry, asked before with 3-4 hrs, but not sure if time makes difference)? thanks?

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Yes: Normal sperm can survive in room temperature for 4hours and sometimes longer.

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A 36-year-old female asked:

When in for an ultrasound and my left ovary was able to be seen both on top and transvag but my right ovary could be seen from top but was unable to be seen on a transvag is that normal? i been having alot of pain on that side?

Fertility Medicine 41 years experience

Yes it is normal for the transvaginal ultrasound to miss one ovary, if the abdominal one did not find the cause of your pain you.may need a pelvic MR... Read More

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A 26-year-old female asked:

Question regarding us dating-my last period was november 30th, 2020-putting my due date at september 6th, 2021.after dating scan the edd was sept 9th (ovulation dec 17th), how is it possible if my so&i only had sex on the 18th. is it normal to be off?

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Yes it is normal, your due date is estimated meaning you can have the baby any time 2 weeks prior as well as 2 weeks after that, so your sonogram conf... Read More

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