Question 1

Can I get an early pregnancy blood test without a prescription? I have tested four times with a home pregnancy kit, but all results were negative. Since these kits may not detect low hCG levels, when should I visit a doctor to confirm if I am pregnant? I am 21 years old, unmarried, and usually have very regular periods.

Question 2

My wife is facing some breathing issues since last one month. She is not able to complete her breath or feels short of breath and sometimes she has excessive yawning but cannot complete her yawn. In between for one week she was fine but again the same problem started. She also missed her period last month. Six months back she had a medical abortion. Today she had a blood test but her blood sample seemed to be a little dark in colour instead of bright red. We are waiting for the blood report. Kindly advise what could be the reason for this?

Question 3

I have a problem conceiving because my follicle does not rupture and forms a cyst even after taking Hucog. I consulted a very experienced gynecologist and told her my problem. She scanned me, checked all reports, and said there is no issue for conceiving. She asked me to let her see for one cycle. In this cycle, on the second day she prescribed two Letrozole tablets daily for five days and asked me to come for follow up from the tenth day. On day thirteen, the left follicle size was 22 mm. She gave me Matrena 10k injection and asked me to come on day seventeen. On day seventeen, she wrote in my file that the left follicle is 30 mm and the right is 20 mm, endometrium 8.8 mm, and gave me Meprate 10 from day eighteen for seven days. She said to come if my menstrual cycle starts on day two or three of the cycle, or even if I missed my period, to visit in 2 to 3 days. I want to know whether Meprate 10 helps for pregnancy or not. Is whatever is happening with my follicle normal or do I have any problem? All my reports are normal, including AMH 2.68, thyroid normal, and fallopian tubes normal.

I did a pregnancy test, and it is positive. However, I am experiencing mild cramps on both sides of my lower abdomen and some backache. What could be the reason for these symptoms?

Cramping in early pregnancy is often normal. Watch for severe pain or bleeding. Early scan ensures no ectopic pregnancy. Avoid stress and heavy work. Do a Serum beta hCG and Pelvic Ultrasound.

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