MBBS, DGO
Dr Tamami Chowdhury is a renowned gynecologist in Siliguri, West Bengal, and practices at Mitra Nursing home. During her 16 years of experience, she has helped women to have a successful pregnancy outcome without stress. She guides them in their diet, medicines and other health-related issues. Dr. Chowdhury helps women understand the process of pregnancy and address their fear. She loves to spend time with her patients.
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Intrauterine insemination (IUI) is an infertility treatment where specially prepared sperm is inserted into the uterus with the help of a catheter. It is not unusual to experience cramping after IUI, especially during ovulation and implantation following the procedure. The pain usually resolves without any medical intervention. However, consult your healthcare provider if you experience any other symptoms such as fever, excruciating ache, or heavy vaginal bleeding after the insemination. Read this post to learn more about the causes, symptoms, and tips on managing cramps after an IUI procedure. [mj-toc] What To Expect After An IUI Procedure? [caption id="attachment_891130" align="alignnone" width="720"] Image: Shutterstock[/caption] You may resume regular activities after IUI. In most cases, women can resume intercourse anytime after an IUI procedure. However, doctors may recommend waiting 48 hours before intercourse if a tenaculum forceps is used. As it may cause vaginal bleeding during the procedure. After IUI, abstain from smoking, alcohol, drugs, and certain medications that could harm embryonic...
Linea nigra refers to the dark vertical line that usually appears on the abdomen during pregnancy. Although it is associated with pregnancy, some women may experience linea nigra without pregnancy (1). Environmental factors and certain hormonal changes may usually be responsible for linea nigra in non-pregnant women. The linea nigra, a physiologic dermatoses of pregnancy, usually goes across the abdomen, passing through the belly button towards the lower abdomen (2). The common cause of it during pregnancy is the melanocyte-stimulating hormone, causing linear melanin deposits. Read this post to know the various causes of linea nigra with and without pregnancy. [mj-toc] How Does A Linea Nigra Look Like? The clinical features of linea nigra are (2) (3): Typically it measures around a centimeter in width and is a vertical line from your belly button to your pubic bone. Width of the linea nigra may increase during pregnancy. Can also extend up to the upper abdomen. Prominence and discoloration may vary...