Question 1

Hi, my friend has had irregular periods for a long time, occurring once every 2 to 3 months. She consulted an allopathy doctor and all tests, including thyroid and scans, were normal. The doctor suggested it should improve after her marriage. She continues to have hair fall but no weight gain or loss. I suggested consulting an Ayurvedic doctor from Kerala. She is taking the medicines suggested by the doctor, but this time it has been 2.5 months and she has not got her period. Before that, her periods continued for 2 months, though the flow was very less. She is also worried about pregnancy, but they are not planning to have children for another 1 to 2 years. She did home pregnancy tests twice in October, once in the first week and once in the last week, after skipping her 2 month period. Just in case, the urine test was a false result. They are planning to go for a blood test. Is it possible that the home test was wrong both times, and can the blood test report be trusted?

Question 2

My girlfriend last menstrual period was on 27th April, and her cycle is usually 45 to 48 days. We had intercourse in May. She took a 5 day course of Meprate 10 mg to try to bring her period early, but it has not started. While on the medication, she took a home pregnancy test, which showed a very faint, almost colorless line (possibly an evaporation line). She repeated the test after 5 days, and it was negative. Could she still be pregnant?

Question 3

I am currently in my third month of pregnancy. I have attached my recent report, and I noticed that two values have been marked as above the normal range. My doctor mentioned that due to these results, I need to take an injection once a week for now. They will check again next month, and if necessary, the injections might need to be given daily.

Hi, I got a positive urine pregnancy test and my HCG value is about 779. But I have light bleeding with mild cramps. I also have gastric trouble. Can you suggest what is happening and can I consider myself pregnant or not?

Light bleeding and cramps after a positive pregnancy test can be due to implantation bleeding or a threatened miscarriage. Since hCG is 779, repeat the test in 48 hours. Also do a TVS scan to confirm the pregnancy location and viability.

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