Dr. Cao Guotao reply Obstetrics and Gynecology Question - Page 17

Intrauterine Device (IUD) Inquiry Hello, doctor. Due to upcoming travel plans, I asked my obstetrician to insert a contraceptive IUD (intrauterine device) for two reasons: to delay my period and to regulate my menstrual cycle. However, I was in a hurry to leave the clinic that da...

Is it possible to ovulate immediately after menstruation? 2.29 The last menstrual period started, and it ended on 3.6 (my menstrual cycles are usually irregular). On 4.6, I had some friction with my boyfriend, but there was no penetration and no ejaculation; however, pre-ejaculat...

Emergency contraception should be taken within two weeks after unprotected intercourse? Hello, doctor. I had my period from March 30 to April 5, and I took the emergency contraceptive pill on April 7. I then had another period from April 12 to April 17. I would like to know if I ...

Urinary tract infection (UTI) Hello, doctor. Yesterday, I visited a clinic due to a vaginal yeast infection, and the doctor prescribed Doxycycline. I took one pill last night, and around 10 PM, I started feeling symptoms of a urinary tract infection. I didn't use the supposi...

Will emergency contraception cause a delay in menstruation? If April 13 is the first day of your menstrual period and April 21 is considered a safe period, but you had unprotected intercourse with ejaculation and took an emergency contraceptive pill within 24 hours, there is a po...

Contraception and Pregnancy Testing Hello, I took a pregnancy test about 40 days after my last intimate contact using a store-bought Blanca pregnancy test, which showed one line indicating a negative result. Does this mean I can completely rule out the possibility of pregnancy? I...

If you had unprotected intercourse five days before your expected period and did not ejaculate inside, you may still want to consider taking emergency contraception. Emergency contraception is most effective when taken as soon as possible after unprotected intercourse. It is reco...

Hormonal imbalance Last month, my period lasted for 14 days from March 13 to March 26. I went to see a doctor, and after an ultrasound, I was told it was due to hormonal imbalance. I have been breastfeeding for two and a half years. This month, my period was from April 19 to Apri...

Ultrasound, sexual intercourse Ultrasound imaging cannot determine past sexual activity, including whether a female has engaged in sexual intercourse with another female. Ultrasound is primarily used to assess anatomical structures and detect medical conditions, but it does not p...

Sexual intercourse, ultrasound Ultrasound imaging cannot determine past sexual activity between individuals, regardless of the time frame. It is primarily used to assess anatomical structures and conditions within the body, but it does not provide information about previous sexua...

Hormonal imbalance Last month, my period lasted for 14 days from March 13 to March 26. I went to see a doctor, and after an ultrasound, I was told it was due to hormonal imbalance. I have been breastfeeding for two and a half years. This month, my period was from April 19 to Apri...

Use of ointment for vulvar itching? Hello Doctor: I recently visited the hospital due to itching in the genital area and occasional blood streaks when wiping after using the restroom. The doctor informed me that I have inflammation of the vagina and cervix, and advised me to retu...

Use of ointment for vulvar itching? Hello Doctor: I recently visited the hospital due to itching in the genital area and occasional blood streaks when wiping after using the restroom. The doctor informed me that I have inflammation in the vagina and cervix, and advised me to retu...

Can I get pregnant? Hello doctor, my last menstrual period started on March 24. I downloaded an app that indicated a high probability of pregnancy from April 8 to 14. I had intercourse with my boyfriend on April 20; he was wearing a condom initially, but after we finished showeri...

Is it possible to get pregnant after having unprotected intercourse following the use of menstrual induction medication? I was originally expecting my period on April 10, but after waiting a week with no signs, I visited the doctor on April 19 and tested negative for pregnancy. H...

Pregnancy conception date and miscarriage? Hello Doctor: I found out I was pregnant on April 18, and I also had a blood test that day (since the gestational sac could not be seen via transvaginal ultrasound), which showed an hCG level of 136. On April 25, I had a transvaginal ult...

Emergency contraceptive pill If your menstrual period ended around the 10th of the month and you had unprotected intercourse around the 20th, followed by taking emergency contraception, and then experienced ovulation by the end of the month, there is a possibility of pregnancy. H...

Does endometrial thickening require treatment? Hello Dr. Tsao, I have undergone a hysteroscopy due to thickened endometrium, and the results showed no issues, just simple endometrial hyperplasia and some polyps (pre-menstrual thickness about 2 cm). 1. Do I need to take medicati...

Thyroid dysfunction? Hello doctor, I had a health check-up before pregnancy and was diagnosed with hypothyroidism (TSH 4.9). During my pregnancy, I informed my obstetrician about this condition. Later, at 30 weeks, I was tested for thyroid function again due to anemia, and the do...

Is it safe to undergo a two-week antibiotic treatment for Helicobacter pylori during the fifth week of pregnancy? Will it affect the fetus? I am 5 weeks pregnant, and my husband tested positive for Helicobacter pylori during his health check-up. Currently, we are eating separatel...