Dr. Cao Guotao reply Obstetrics and Gynecology Question - Page 14

Premenstrual bleeding Hello Doctor: I previously experienced ovulation bleeding and menstrual cramps, for which I have been taking traditional Chinese medicine for regulation. As of now, I have significantly reduced menstrual pain; however, my menstrual cycle has extended from 28...

Premenstrual bleeding Hello Doctor: I previously experienced ovulation bleeding and menstrual cramps, for which I have been taking traditional Chinese medicine for treatment. As of now, I have significantly reduced menstrual pain; however, my menstrual cycle has extended from 28-...

Missed menstruation and emergency contraception? I would like to ask the doctor, I had unprotected intercourse on the 21st of last month and took the emergency contraceptive pill. This week, my period is due but hasn't arrived yet. I have white, odorless discharge. Does this...

Pregnancy Eye Medication Consultation Hello, doctor. I am currently 6 weeks pregnant and frequently use a computer at work. I use Santen eye drops from Japan to relieve eye fatigue. I would like to know if its ingredients are suitable for use during pregnancy. Thank you! Ingredi...

Vulvar issues Hello, Director Cao. My elderly family member is 78 years old and is a devout Buddhist. Due to a spinal injury, they have been unable to move and have stayed at home for many years. Recently, they discovered a small lump in the area of the external genitalia, specif...

Abdominal discomfort and secretion issues? Hello Doctor: My period started about 14-15 days ago, and for the past two days, I've been feeling a bit of discomfort or heaviness in my lower abdomen, but it's not painful. Additionally, yesterday I experienced a lot of gas a...

Swelling of the upper part of the labia minora? Hello doctor, I have been experiencing a whitish, mucous discharge for the past few days, coinciding with my ovulation period. I'm wondering if this is normal (it lasted about three days and has stopped today)? Additionally, th...

Are you pregnant? Hello Doctor, I am currently trying to conceive. My menstrual cycle is about 28-35 days, and I experience severe premenstrual syndrome before my period, including fatigue, increased discharge, breast tenderness, pain on both sides of my abdomen, lower back pain,...

Questions related to HPV infection? Hello, doctor. Last year during my health check-up, I was diagnosed with dysplastic cells and could not rule out high-grade squamous intraepithelial lesions. Later, a large hospital confirmed that it was carcinoma in situ. I underwent a cone bi...

Will I get my period after taking emergency contraception if I am pregnant? If a doctor performed internal ejaculation and you took the emergency contraceptive pill but it has been more than 72 hours since ovulation and your period has not arrived, it is possible that you could b...

Emergency contraceptive pills (ECPs) pregnancy rate? Hello, doctor. My last menstrual period started on April 20. The reason for this period was that I took emergency contraception on April 14 (I had my period once at the end of March). After having unprotected intercourse on May...

Pregnancy anxiety Last month, my period lasted only a few days. I had a high fever due to a cold and took medication. After finishing a major exam and feeling less stressed, I had sexual intercourse with my boyfriend on May 1st. We used a condom correctly, and a few hours before ...

Missed taking birth control pills? Hello, Dr. Tsao. I have been using birth control pills for about 2 years. On Tuesday (May 7), it was the fifth day of my period when I started taking Alesse. I usually take the pill around 11:00 PM every night, but I forgot to take it on Thursda...

Postoperative Issues After Laparoscopic Surgery Hello Dr. Tsao, my wife underwent laparoscopic surgery for endometriosis and fibroids. About three weeks post-surgery, she started experiencing pain around her navel and redness and swelling below the navel. Today marks exactly one ...

How long does it take for Yuezhi to be effective? Hello Dr. Tsao! Thank you for taking the time to respond to my questions. Currently, I am taking Yaz (started on May 7). How many days do I need to take it before I can have unprotected sex? I've heard some people say that af...

Pregnancy probability Hello Doctor, my partner's menstrual cycle is regular. We had intercourse on the last day of her period, April 13th, and we used a condom throughout. However, her period is now 5 days late. She mentioned that she has been under a lot of stress lately. C...

Having unprotected intercourse on the second day of menstruation generally carries a lower risk of pregnancy, but it is not impossible. Sperm can survive in the female reproductive tract for up to five days, and if ovulation occurs shortly after menstruation, there is a chance of...

After one week of using ovulation medication (Clomiphene), there is bloating and cramping in the lower abdomen? Hello Doctor, I have been trying to conceive for about six months, and my menstrual cycle is quite irregular. The recent cycle dates are as follows: 12/20/112 to 12/26/...

Abnormal bleeding during menstruation? Hello, starting from April 29, I have been experiencing brown discharge that lasted for 3-4 days, followed by fresh red blood, but the amount is significantly less than usual, lasting about 4 days. After that, I continued to have brown disch...

After taking the contraceptive pill Diane for two years and four months, there is no menstrual period? Hello Doctor: I have been taking the contraceptive pill Diane for about two years. After stopping the medication, my menstrual flow has decreased to only the amount of a bottle ...