I'm wondering if it's safe to have sex while my wife is 18 weeks pregnant. Some of my friends say its fine, but I want to make sure. Can you let me know if there are any risks or things we should be careful about at this stage?

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Dr Shubham Chauhan

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My report says bilateral tubes are normal on chromotubation but there's a right fimbrial block since it shows free fill but no spill on that side. Did the surgery actually open up the blockage or is it still there? I'm a bit confused about what the results mean for my fertility.

surgery opinion is advised to the patient.

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I recently had an ultrasound that showed fibroids around 5.4 cm by 4.3 cm and also a gallbladder stone. My doctor recommended surgery, but I don't have any symptoms right now can I delay the procedure for now? Also, could these fibroids affect my chances of getting pregnant in the future? What vitamins or supplements might help with hormone imbalance related to PCOS and thyroid issues?

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