Understanding Vaginal Bacterial Culture Results: Staphylococcus aureus and E. coli
Vaginal bacterial culture and identification test (including culture and identification of general bacteria, fungi, and protozoa, excluding acid-fast bacilli)? Hello Doctor: I have been experiencing some discomfort in my vagina, with minimal discharge. My gynecologist performed a...
Dr. Cao Guotao reply Obstetrics and Gynecology
Hello, it seems to be inflammation, which can be treated in obstetrics and gynecology. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Understanding Vaginal Bacterial Culture Results: Staphylococcus aureus and E. coli
Does IUD Use Affect Surgery and Anesthesia? What You Need to Know
Will an intrauterine device (IUD) affect surgery? Hello, doctor. I have been using the Mirena IUD for six months now, and I have a surgery scheduled for early July. The procedure involves removing a steel plate that was previously placed to fix a fractured ankle, and it will be p...
Dr. Cao Guotao reply Obstetrics and Gynecology
Hello, generally it does not have an impact. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Does IUD Use Affect Surgery and Anesthesia? What You Need to Know
Can You Get Pregnant If Your Period Lasts Only One Day?
Having a menstrual period that lasts only one day does not necessarily indicate pregnancy. However, it is important to consider other factors such as the timing of ovulation, the regularity of your menstrual cycle, and any On May 2nd, I used hand soap to wash my hands before help...
Dr. Cao Guotao reply Obstetrics and Gynecology
Hello, it should not revert; just observe. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Can You Get Pregnant If Your Period Lasts Only One Day?
Understanding Side Effects of Birth Control Pills: Bleeding and Vaginal Issues
Contraceptive pill issue: I recently started taking Yaz, but I've experienced more than just spotting and mild vaginal inflammation? Hello Dr. Tsao, I have a few questions to ask. I am currently taking the contraceptive pill "Yueji" for the first time, starting on ...
Dr. Cao Guotao reply Obstetrics and Gynecology
Hello, if you have your period within a week after finishing the birth control pills, you can start the next pack on the fifth day. Regarding any endocrine issues, if you experience discomfort, it is advisable to consult a gynecologist. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Understanding Side Effects of Birth Control Pills: Bleeding and Vaginal Issues
Understanding Condom Slippage: Risks and Pregnancy Chances Explained
Condom slippage? Hello, doctor! On May 1st, I had sexual intercourse with my boyfriend in the missionary position. During the act, I noticed that the condom had slipped off about 1/4 from the base. We pulled it back to the base and continued, but later it slid up close to the gla...
Dr. Cao Guotao reply Obstetrics and Gynecology
Hello, the probability should be low, and for now, we can only observe. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Understanding Condom Slippage: Risks and Pregnancy Chances Explained
Impact of Menstruation on Healing After Cone Biopsy Surgery
Menstruation occurred four days after a cone biopsy of the cervix? Hello Doctor: My menstrual cycle has been irregular in the past six months, varying in length. Recently, I had a cone biopsy of the cervix, and I started my period just four days after the procedure. Will this aff...
Dr. Cao Guotao reply Obstetrics and Gynecology
Hello, it generally does not have an impact. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Impact of Menstruation on Healing After Cone Biopsy Surgery
Am I Pregnant? Understanding Post-Coital Contraception and Symptoms
Fear of being pregnant? If a doctor performed internal ejaculation and the emergency contraceptive pill was taken more than 72 hours after ovulation, is there still a possibility of fertilization and pregnancy? If the abdomen feels increasingly larger, does that indicate pregnanc...
Dr. Cao Guotao reply Obstetrics and Gynecology
Hello, emergency contraception is more effective within 72 hours; its efficacy decreases after that time. You can take a pregnancy test 12 days after intercourse to determine if you are pregnant. If it has been more than 12 days, you can still try testing. Wishing you good health...[Read More] Am I Pregnant? Understanding Post-Coital Contraception and Symptoms
Understanding Metina: Is It an Effective Contraceptive?
Contraceptive delay medication I visited a gynecologist who prescribed me a medication called Metina (the doctor mentioned it is a contraceptive pill, one white and one orange) to take from April 21 to May 4. During this period, I had sexual intercourse on the morning of May 5, w...
Dr. Cao Guotao reply Obstetrics and Gynecology
Hello, it is just a menstrual regulation medication and does not have contraceptive effects. It is recommended to take emergency contraception just in case. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Understanding Metina: Is It an Effective Contraceptive?
Can You Get Pregnant from Finger Play After Safe Sex?
Can I get pregnant? The menstrual cycle is 28 days. Menstruation started on May 2nd, and on May 7th, during the safe period, I had sexual intercourse with my boyfriend using a condom. After he ejaculated, he removed the condom, and his hand may have had a small amount of semen on...
Dr. Cao Guotao reply Obstetrics and Gynecology
Hello, you should not be pregnant. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Can You Get Pregnant from Finger Play After Safe Sex?
Understanding Pregnancy Risks After Menstruation: Your Questions Answered
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 several days, and if ovulation occurs shortly after menstruation, there is a chance of fe...
Dr. Cao Guotao reply Obstetrics and Gynecology
Hello, it should be the safe period, so you are unlikely to get pregnant. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Understanding Pregnancy Risks After Menstruation: Your Questions Answered
Understanding Irregular Menstrual Cycles: Could It Be Implantation Bleeding?
Menstrual irregularities Hello Doctor, my last menstrual period started on April 4th, with an average cycle of 26-28 days and lasting for 5 days, ending completely on April 12th. I had sexual intercourse on April 19th and April 26th, and only used a condom afterward. My period st...
Dr. Cao Guotao reply Obstetrics and Gynecology
Hello, it should be your menstrual period. If you're unsure, you can take a pregnancy test. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Understanding Irregular Menstrual Cycles: Could It Be Implantation Bleeding?
Can You Get Pregnant from Touching? Understanding Fertility Risks
Can I get pregnant? I would like to ask about my menstrual cycle, which is very regular. May 4th and May 5th are my ovulation days, which are considered fertile days. A male partner touched me with his hand, but I am unsure if he touched his own genitals beforehand, such as comin...
Dr. Cao Guotao reply Obstetrics and Gynecology
Hello, you should not be pregnant. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Can You Get Pregnant from Touching? Understanding Fertility Risks
How to Manage Unplanned Pregnancy Risks After Irregular Periods?
Unprotected intercourse and the desire to avoid pregnancy? Irregular menstruation, last period over two months ago, and had unprotected intercourse today. What should I do and what should I take?
Dr. Cao Guotao reply Obstetrics and Gynecology
Hello, if you did not use complete contraception, it is recommended to visit a gynecologist to obtain emergency contraception. Wishing you good health.[Read More] How to Manage Unplanned Pregnancy Risks After Irregular Periods?
Can You Get Pregnant After Having Sex If Your Period Comes?
Can I get pregnant? I would like to ask the doctor, I had intercourse with my girlfriend last month and there was ejaculation inside her. A week later, she got her period. Does this mean she could be pregnant?
Dr. Cao Guotao reply Obstetrics and Gynecology
Hello, the arrival of menstruation indicates that there is no pregnancy. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Can You Get Pregnant After Having Sex If Your Period Comes?
Understanding Ovulation Symptoms and Breast Tenderness: What to Expect
It seems that the content you provided is incomplete or unclear? Hello Doctor, I noticed large, transparent, slightly yellow discharge on April 27 and 28 that wouldn't wash away, similar to ovulatory mucus. I experienced a dull sensation in my lower abdomen on April 23, 26, ...
Dr. Cao Guotao reply Obstetrics and Gynecology
Hello, sometimes before menstruation, you may experience breast tenderness. Ovulation could occur around April 27th and 28th. If you continue to feel discomfort during these days, it is advisable to consult a gynecologist. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Understanding Ovulation Symptoms and Breast Tenderness: What to Expect
Can You Get Pregnant from Finger Contact During Ovulation?
Can I get pregnant? Hello doctor, I had a moment of manual stimulation with my girlfriend, and I was unsure if my fingers had come into contact with my pre-ejaculatory fluid. I then touched her, and she was in her ovulation period. Is there a possibility that she could become pre...
Dr. Cao Guotao reply Obstetrics and Gynecology
Hello, you should not be pregnant. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Can You Get Pregnant from Finger Contact During Ovulation?
Can You Get Pregnant After Taking Emergency Contraceptive Pills?
Will I get my period after taking emergency contraception if I am pregnant? If a doctor is asked whether there is a possibility of pregnancy after unprotected intercourse followed by ovulation two days later, it is important to note that sperm can survive in the female reproducti...
Dr. Cao Guotao reply Obstetrics and Gynecology
Hello, you should not be pregnant; just monitor the situation. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Can You Get Pregnant After Taking Emergency Contraceptive Pills?
Can You Get Pregnant from Finger-Intercourse During Ovulation?
Probability of Pregnancy Hello doctor, my girlfriend is still a virgin and we haven't had sexual intercourse. However, today I engaged in manual stimulation with her. I'm not sure if my hand came into contact with pre-ejaculate fluid. If it did, and then I touched her g...
Dr. Cao Guotao reply Obstetrics and Gynecology
Hello, you should not be pregnant. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Can You Get Pregnant from Finger-Intercourse During Ovulation?
Understanding Post-Ovulation Bleeding: Causes and When to Seek Help
Bleeding after ovulation? Hello, doctor. Sorry to bother you. My girlfriend had her period on April 11 and it ended on April 16, which was normal. However, she started bleeding again around April 27 or 28, and as of May 5, there are still some blood and clots. She has been under ...
Dr. Cao Guotao reply Obstetrics and Gynecology
Hello, the bleeding has lasted for a while. It is recommended to see a gynecologist. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Understanding Post-Ovulation Bleeding: Causes and When to Seek Help
Could I Be Pregnant? Understanding Symptoms and Testing Accuracy
Pregnancy test questions? Hello doctor, I had unprotected intercourse with withdrawal on April 22. I took a pregnancy test on May 3, and it showed one line. My period usually arrives at the end of the month, but it hasn't come yet. I have been experiencing lower abdominal pa...
Dr. Cao Guotao reply Obstetrics and Gynecology
Hello, you should not be pregnant. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Could I Be Pregnant? Understanding Symptoms and Testing Accuracy