I'm kind of worried because it's been almost a month since I had sex with my girlfriend, and she still hasn't gotten her period. I read that sometimes cycles can be late, so I'm trying not to panic yet. But, just in case she is pregnant, I was wondering if there's a way to prevent it aside from abortion, which honestly seems really scary. Are there any other options we should consider?

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Dr Mubarak Parveez B

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A sudden appearance of a lump or swelling on the penis can be alarming.

Possible causes include:

Injury or trauma during sex Infection (e.g., balanitis) Inflammation (e.g., phimosis) Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI)

Seek medical attention from a urologist or a primary care physician as soon as possible.

Avoid self-diagnosis or treatment, and refrain from sexual activity until you receive a proper evaluation and guidance.

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This could be fungal infection u need to evaluate with your Dermatologist and get appropriate treatment with oral antifungal medications and topical lotions,once the infection is resolved your hair fall would come down,I suggest you not to use minoxidil with active fungal infection,above this your personal hygiene care is more important.

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I'm currently 21 weeks pregnant and recently had a blood test that showed my glucose level is 160. I'm worried if this is normal for pregnancy or if it could cause any problems. Can you provide some guidance on this?

That say you have Gestational Diabetes,vist obstetrician for appropriate n[management and councelling.

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Who can I talk to about my period problems?

You can talk to a Gynaecologist regarding period related problems.

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