Answered by Obinna Ugwuoke

How can one achieve pregnancy despite being healthy?

Hi doctor,

We have been trying to conceive for the past eight months, but we are unable to do so. My health is absolutely fine, and my blood reports are normal. We need some tips.

Please help.

08 May 2024 - 1 min read

How to overcome the fear of HIV due to OCD?

Hello doctor,

I suffer from OCD. My fear and my thoughts now are about HIV inflection. I know everything about HIV. I have done many tests to clear my fear and come back negative from my last exposure which was about four months ago. The problem is about my latest test. It was a home test kit. It was negative but when I read that the strip is percolated with recombinant antigens and proteins then my OCD increased. I started to fear that if I touch the membrane of my own test and spread these antigens in the house in everything. I fear that when I wash my hands after the test and touch the towel before I wash them these antigens stay on the towel. What if my mom uses it for her body and I was afraid that she could catch HIV from this. All doctors told me that these antigens are not contagious and it is not the virus. What is your opinion? My fear is about these recombinant antigens and proteins. Are these contagious?

Kindly help.

06 May 2024 - 1 min read

What does bleeding during the 39th week of pregnancy indicate?

Hello doctor,

I am 39 weeks and 4 days pregnant. I saw a little bloody discharge sometime ago. My due date is the end of this month. Should I be concerned about this and get admitted now or should I wait for contractions?

Kindly help.

03 May 2024 - 1 min read

Are delayed periods after a sexual contact suggestive of pregnancy?

Hi doctor,

I had a type of partial sex, which was not proper. But after that, I got my period after four days. Now, a month has passed, and still, I am not getting periods. Why?

Please help.

03 May 2024 - 1 min read

What are the chances of getting pregnant after turning 40?

Hello doctor,

I am 44 years old and missed my period 20 days ago. Pregnancy urine tests have been negative and my beta hCG (human chorionic gonadotropin) is 2.1 mIU/mL. I am feeling dizzy and nauseous. Could this be pregnancy?

Please suggest.

Thank you.

01 May 2024 - 1 min read