Question 1

i was just prescribed katarya emulsion for malasma on my face. will this prescription or its ingredient hydroquinone pose a risk of flaring up new spots of vitiligo where applied? i have 3-4 spots of present vitiligo on my body, none on face?

Accepted Answer

: Hydroquinone will not cause vitiligo but there have been reports of it occasionally causing increased pigmentation. You should avoid the sun and use sunscreen while you are using it.

Question 2

twin pregnancy. what are monochorionic diamniotic twins?

Accepted Answer

1 placenta 2 sacs: Single placenta, 2 amniotic sacs, one for each twin

Question 3

i m 34 wks pregnany, my babu fhr 134beats so plz halp my baby gender?

Accepted Answer

Heart rate: There is no certain correlation between fetal heart rate and gender of infant, sorry.  It is a 50/50 chance.

Question 4

pregnancy with policistic ovries?

Accepted Answer

Go for it: Fertility rate for women with pcos is reduced, however fertility specialists can help majority of women to get pregnant. Help varies from hormonal adjustment, to stimulation of ovaries with clomifene citrate (clomid), to injectable hormones. Other option for some couples is in vitro fertilization (ivf). Pcos women hive increased rate of miscarriage. Weight reduction must be addressed if overweight.

Question 5

13weeks pregnant. nuchal measuremnt 1.7mm, free bhcg 0.38mom, papp-a 0.55mom.im low risk for all trisomies but worried about low bhcg & papp-a levels?

Accepted Answer

Normal: The results are normal and you should be reassured. The overall result - not increased for trisomies - is what to focus on given it's the result of an algorithm designed for this purpose. Great news.

Question 6

preg dates iffy yolk sac no heartbeat 1st u/s. 6 d later small fetal pole no hb. bhcg rising >28k. blighted ovum w fetalpole present? any suggestions?

Accepted Answer

Trust: Your doctor. I am sure you are very anxious, but these questions always involve some waiting to see what happens. If you do not trust your doctor's advice  for any reason, then 1) talk honestly with him/her about it, and 2) if necessary see another doctor.

Question 7

hcg is 856 at 4weeks pregnant is this a singleton are twins  numbers thanks?

Accepted Answer

Not conclusive : It's hard to tell witht hcg.   Will most likely need ultrasound.

Question 8

ivf pregnant week8 dr confirm triplet blighted hcg 8k. however saw a yolk sac in 1sac@week9 when consulted another dr. chances of remain preg? week7 hcg7k

Accepted Answer

Miscarriage?: There should be more than a yolk sac by now. There should be a fetus with a heart beat. It would appear that you have a missed abortion or what is normally called a miscarriage. This is unfortunate. Your infertility specialist that performed the ivf would be the best one to determine this.

Question 9

triplet p. i miscarried monocorionic diamniotic(at 10w).still a fetus(at 14w). ilness:hashimoto, nk, hipertiroidism( at 10w). causes? genetic?risk?

Accepted Answer

Endocrinologist?: I assume you have hashimotos, it may need better medication adjustment to support fetus.

Question 10

ivf babies healthy?

Accepted Answer

Yes.: The vast majority of babies conceived via ivf are born healthy. Low birthweight and premature birth are more prevalent, but these are the direct result of multiple live births (twins, triplets, etc.) that can occur with ivf. Heart defects, cleft lips and other congenital anomalies are more common in ivf (5% general population vs. ~6.5% for ivf - based on study in the uk).

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I was just prescribed katarya emulsion for malasma on my face. will this prescription or its ingredient hydroquinone pose a risk of flaring up new spots of vitiligo where applied? i have 3-4 spots of present vitiligo on my body, none on face?

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Twin pregnancy. what are monochorionic diamniotic twins?

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I m 34 wks pregnany, my babu fhr 134beats so plz halp my baby gender?

A member asked:

Pregnancy with policistic ovries?

A member asked:

13weeks pregnant. nuchal measuremnt 1.7mm, free bhcg 0.38mom, papp-a 0.55mom.im low risk for all trisomies but worried about low bhcg & papp-a levels?

A member asked:

Preg dates iffy yolk sac no heartbeat 1st u/s. 6 d later small fetal pole no hb. bhcg rising >28k. blighted ovum w fetalpole present? any suggestions?

A member asked:

Hcg is 856 at 4weeks pregnant is this a singleton are twins numbers thanks?

A member asked:

Ivf pregnant week8 dr confirm triplet blighted hcg 8k. however saw a yolk sac in 1sac@week9 when consulted another dr. chances of remain preg? week7 hcg7k

A member asked:

Triplet p. i miscarried monocorionic diamniotic(at 10w).still a fetus(at 14w). ilness:hashimoto, nk, hipertiroidism( at 10w). causes? genetic?risk?

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Ivf babies healthy?

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