Medical Questions and Answers

It’s important to get a scan to rule out an ectopic pregnancy, which occurs when the pregnancy develops outside the womb. This could be a possible explanation for the discrepancy between your home pregnancy tests and the office tests. I recommend scheduling

It's important to get checked out by a healthcare provider. Persistent headache, fatigue, and a fluctuating heart rate during pregnancy can be signs of underlying conditions that need medical attention. Your doctor will be able to evaluate your symptoms and

It’s important to seek medical attention immediately. You need to go to the hospital to undergo several tests, including a blood test, urine test, and possibly a scan to rule out the possibility of carrying twins or a molar pregnancy. Additionally, checking

Based on your symptoms, it seems you may be experiencing a threatened miscarriage, which requires immediate attention. I recommend you visit a healthcare facility as soon as possible for a scan, blood tests, and urine tests. Depending on the results

I recommend taking a pregnancy test to rule out pregnancy. If the test is negative and your period is still delayed, it's best to wait for your menstrual cycle to start. If the delay continues, further evaluation might be needed.

Yes, it is still possible to have a child even if your tubes are clipped and burned. Assisted reproductive technologies like in vitro fertilization (IVF) can bypass the fallopian tubes entirely by retrieving eggs directly from the ovaries, fertilizing them in

Yes, an anembryonic pregnancy, also known as a blighted ovum, is an early pregnancy where a gestational sac forms, but the embryo does not develop or stops developing very early. This means that while pregnancy initially started, the baby did not form as

A pregnancy is unlikely with the Mirena IUD, but it is not impossible. The symptoms you describe—brown/pink discharge, abdominal bloating, and frequent urination—could be related to hormonal changes, the IUD itself, or other underlying conditions. To confirm

At 8 days past ovulation (8dpo), some early pregnancy symptoms can overlap with premenstrual symptoms, so it’s understandable to have concerns. Taking a pregnancy test can be a good idea, but keep in mind that home tests are most accurate after a missed

It is highly unlikely for you to get pregnant from this situation. Pregnancy typically requires direct ejaculation inside or near the vaginal canal. If there was no semen involved, the chances of sperm reaching the egg are extremely low to nonexistent.