My husband's semen analysis shows a concentration of 17 x 10^6/ml, total motile count of 22 x 10^6, normal morphology of 13%, and leukocytes of 2 x 10^6/ml. He is a 53-year-old male in good health, and we have been trying to conceive for several months without success. My gynecologist believes his high WBC may affect sperm quality and has prescribed 500mg of Cipro for 10 days. We are concerned about the timing of trying to conceive, the risk of abnormal sperm fertilizing my egg, and whether his current semen analysis levels are sufficient for conception. What should we do given our circumstances and the short window we have to conceive naturally?
September 4th, 2023
What tests do OB/GYNs perform during pregnancy, including prenatal screenings and STD tests such as HIV? Do they test for HIV after the baby is born, and is it a standard practice to test for HIV and other STDs during pregnancy?
September 28th, 2023
My 17-year-old daughter has been experiencing lower abdominal pain in the middle, near her ovaries, which she describes as muscle pain but feels like a lump to me. She also experiences regular bloating and takes about 3 days to digest food. She has been feeling sleepy and fatigued lately. I took her to the doctor, who suggested it might be her gallbladder, but the pain description doesn't match my experience with gallbladder issues. What could be causing her pain and fatigue?
July 18th, 2023
Can you have endometriosis and still have normal hormone levels, does it require surgery to treat, and can transvaginal ultrasound detect it?
June 9th, 2023
What are some home remedies for period cramps?
December 5th, 2024
During pregnancy, my blood pressure has been high, especially the bottom number. I measure it morning and night, and the first reading is always higher than the second. Which reading should I record, and when should I start taking medication if the bottom number remains high? Additionally, is it normal to feel pressure when standing up from bed, and are there any dietary or lifestyle recommendations to manage blood pressure during pregnancy?
January 24th, 2023