I'm 17 weeks pregnant and I'm wondering if it's possible to hear my baby's heartbeat using a Doppler device at this stage, or is it still too early for that?

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Persistent Cough After Antibiotics and Cough Syrup

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Incomplete treatment: Azithromycin is typically prescribed for 5-7 days. A 3-day course might not have fully cleared the infection.

Underlying conditions: Persistent cough can be a symptom of various conditions, such as bronchitis, pneumonia, allergies, or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).

Further evaluation needed: Consult your doctor to reassess your symptoms and determine the best course of action.

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Schedule a follow-up appointment: Visit your doctor to discuss your persistent cough and determine if additional testing or treatment is necessary.

Get a chest X-ray or other tests: Your doctor may order a chest X-ray, spirometry, or other tests to rule out underlying conditions.

Consider alternative treatments: Depending on the underlying cause, your doctor may prescribe additional medications, such as bronchodilators, antihistamines, or acid reflux medications.

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I'm in my first trimester and I've been experiencing some bleeding. I'm really worried and wondering if it's safe to take Susten 300 in this situation?

Gynaecologist opinion is advised to the patient.

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I'm a bit worried because my boyfriend and I were having dry sex, and he ejaculated in his pants while he still had his underwear on. I noticed my shorts felt wet too, maybe from the semen. Should I be concerned about the chance of getting pregnant? And should I consider taking an emergency contraceptive pill? If I do, what might that do to my menstrual cycle or what side effects could it have?

if you are in 10th day to 20th day of your menstrual cycle , take ipill.

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I have intramural fibroids measuring 7cm and 4.5cm and I'm trying to plan for pregnancy. How much does laparoscopic surgery usually cost and is there any chance these can be treated with medication instead of surgery

Large intramural fibroids may affect fertility; meds can help shrink them, but laparoscopic removal may offer better outcomes.

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