A 39-year-old member asked:
can i take a home pregnancy test during the 1st trimester of pregnancy?
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Dr. Megan Birdanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 19 years experience
Yes: Home pregnancy tests are usually reliable after you miss one period (when you would be 4-5 weeks pregnant). They aren't perfect however. If you think you are pregnant, you should talk to your doctor about a blood test to confirm (or deny!).
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How can I best prepare for pregnancy as a single woman?
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A 30-year-old member asked:
How can my eating habits during pregnancy affect my child?
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Dr. Samuel Sadowanswered
Bariatrics 48 years experience
Starts with desire!: See your primary care doctor first to get a check-up. Then, follow the mediterranean diet, daily physical activity 300 minutes per week for life. Reduce alcohol intake to 1 glass of wine 3-4 times per week. Avoid unsaturated fats, eat lots of good fats, eat and drink well in moderation. Eat protein at all meals and do not skip meals!
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A 29-year-old female asked:
Im 29 and I am eager to get pregnant what are my chances? I have prior history of irregular periods. Can that risk y chances? Please help!
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Dr. Jennifer Frankanswered
Family Medicine 22 years experience
Chances are good: At age 29, your chances for getting pregnant are good. If you have irregular periods, this can make it more difficult since you may ovulate less frequently. This will mean fewer opportunities to get pregnant. If you're not successful getting pregnant in about 6-12 months, see your doctor.
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A 41-year-old female asked:
I have had surgeries for endometriosis and I really want to get pregrant am 42 what can I do.?
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Dr. Gerard Honoreanswered
Fertility Medicine 29 years experience
RE ASAP: See a reproductive endocrinologist as soon as you can: all else notwithstanding, if you are 42 years old you don't have time to waste. See a specialist; you may not need aggressive treatment but you can't afford the luxury of trial and error that younger women often have. Best of luck!
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A 21-year-old female asked:
I've been trying to get pregnant for a while so what's the best way to get pregnant with an irregular period?
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Dr. Frank Trogoloanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 21 years experience
Pregnancy: I you have an irregular period it means you ovulate irregularly. You should keep a menstrual calendar writing when you start period and when you have sex. You can also buy an ovulation kit at the pharmacy, this will let you know when you ovulate so you can plan to have sex at that time. If you still can't get pregnant you should see a doctor and bring your menstrual calendar with you.
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