I'm a 46-year-old woman nearing menopause and dealing with really heavy periods due to endometriosis. My doctor recommended laparoscopic surgery but I'm worried about how safe it is and what kind of complications I might face

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Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

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please consult Gynec for better advise.

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I'm a bit confused and worried after my early pregnancy scan. My last period was on December 6th, so I thought I was around 6 weeks pregnant, but the scan is showing 7 weeks and 5 days. Is this something I should be concerned about?

Given your IgA Nephropathy diagnosis and treatment, here's a general outline: Continue adhering to your renal diet and controlled salt intake (

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I'm really concerned about this ongoing heavy bleeding I've been experiencing for the past three weeks. It's been diagnosed as uterine polyps around 2cm, and the bleeding isn't stopping even with taking Pause and Sylate. Is there any way to control the bleeding without having to remove the polyps?

Given the heavy bleeding and ineffectiveness of Pause and Sylate, consider consulting your gynecologist

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I'm kind of worried because I had unprotected intercourse a while back, but I've had two periods since then. Does having my periods mean that there's no chance of being pregnant, or should I still be concerned?

After being intimate you got your period tha says there is no chance of you becoming pregnant this time

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