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Something showed up on my scan. Can I still get pregnant?
One word on a report can ruin a week. Most findings change the plan; few of them close the door, and a doctor can tell you which is which.
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PCOS and trying to conceive: where to actually start
PCOS makes it harder, not impossible, including lean PCOS. The order to try things in, from lifestyle to IVF.
WHAT YOUR SCAN OR REPORT SAYSMy lining is thin. What does that change?
What the lining measurement means, why one reading isn't the whole story, and what can help.
My scan says 'bulky uterus'. Should I worry?
It is a description, not a diagnosis. What usually causes it and when it matters.
What your fallopian tubes do, and why a blockage is silent
Blocked tubes rarely cause symptoms, which is why they are found late. How they are checked.
SYMPTOMS AND EARLY LOSS20 symptoms of endometriosis, and the one most women ignore
It isn't just a bad period. The signs, and why diagnosis takes so long.
A positive test, then a period. What happened?
A chemical pregnancy explained: the bleeding, how long it lasts, and when to look for a cause.
PCOS
How it is diagnosed and the treatment order we follow.
Endometriosis
What it does to fertility, and when surgery helps and when it doesn't.
Uterine problems
Fibroids, polyps and scarring: where they sit matters more than their size.
Fallopian tube problems
Causes, the three ways to check, and when IVF is the shorter road.
HSG and HyCoSy
The tube test couples fear most, told plainly.
Recurrent miscarriage
After two or three losses, you deserve a proper search for a cause.
Questions women ask us.
What should I do about pain or bleeding in early pregnancy?
Severe pain, fainting or heavy bleeding in early pregnancy needs same-day care: call 108 or go to the nearest emergency department. Then call us on +91 89399 94244.
Can I get pregnant with PCOS?
Yes, most women with PCOS can get pregnant, often without IVF. PCOS usually means you ovulate less often, and the usual order is lifestyle and weight first, then ovulation tablets such as letrozole with scans, then injections, then IVF.
Does a bulky uterus mean I can't get pregnant?
No. 'Bulky uterus' describes the size of the womb on a scan, not a disease, and what matters is the cause, such as fibroids or adenomyosis, and where it sits.
Is a chemical pregnancy a miscarriage?
Yes, it is a very early pregnancy loss, before a scan can show a pregnancy. One on its own is common and usually does not mean something is wrong; after two or three losses, it is worth looking for a cause.
Not the question you had?
The questions people don't ask with their partner sitting beside them, answered by Dr Vani Sundarapandian.
Send us the report. We'll tell you what it means.
Share your scan or blood report, your age and how long you've been trying. Janvi, Jananam's companion for fertility treatment, replies straight away.