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Emergency Contraceptive Pills: What You Need to Know After Unprotected Sex

Emergency contraceptive pill Hello Doctor, I would like to inquire about an incident that occurred with my girlfriend. We had intercourse on July 20 at 12:00 AM, and I immediately noticed that the condom had a hole (although I withdrew before ejaculation, I am aware that pre-ejac...


Dr. Cao Guotao reply Obstetrics and Gynecology
Hello, emergency contraception is effective within 48 hours, so you should not become pregnant. You can continue to eat normally. Wishing you good health!

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Emergency Contraceptive Pills: Effectiveness After Condom Failure

Emergency contraceptive pill If a condom broke during intercourse with your girlfriend and you immediately washed the external area, and then took emergency contraception (Levonorgestrel) within three hours, the likelihood of pregnancy is relatively low. Emergency contraception i...


Dr. Cao Guotao reply Obstetrics and Gynecology
Hello, the probability should be low. Wishing you good health.

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Understanding Vaginal Skin Tears: Causes, Healing Time, and Treatment Options

Vaginal tear or laceration? Hello Doctor, I have a noticeable abrasion below my vaginal opening. When I urinate, it sometimes drips and causes a stinging sensation. The affected area is not white like a canker sore; it is all red (there is no unusual odor in the intimate area, bu...


Dr. Cao Guotao reply Obstetrics and Gynecology
Hello, it is recommended to visit a gynecologist for an examination. Wishing you good health.

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Can I Use a New IUD After Early Removal? Understanding Your Options

I would like to ask about the removal of an IUD and forgetting to replace it? I have been using the Mirena IUD for about a year. I wanted to ask about my situation: I had it placed for two weeks but mistakenly removed it early. Two days later, I bought a new IUD and inserted it. ...


Dr. Cao Guotao reply Obstetrics and Gynecology
Hello, it is still effective for contraception. Please remove it after three weeks, and then insert a new contraceptive ring starting on the fifth day of your menstrual period. Wishing you good health.

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Understanding Post-Ovulation Discharge: What’s Normal?

Cervical mucus after ovulation? Hello Doctor, on the day of ovulation on June 23, I took emergency contraception, and my period still came on time on July 7. This month, the app indicates that my ovulation period is from July 17 to July 23. During the ovulation period, I did noti...


Dr. Cao Guotao reply Obstetrics and Gynecology
Hello, you should be fine. Wishing you good health.

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Can Friction Alone Cause Pregnancy? Understanding the Risks

Can I get pregnant? Hello, Dr. Tsao. I would like to inquire: Yesterday, on July 24th, I was grinding against my girlfriend while wearing underwear and cotton pants (which became slightly damp due to some bodily fluids). My girlfriend was wearing thinner underwear (which also had...


Dr. Cao Guotao reply Obstetrics and Gynecology
Hello, it is generally unlikely to become pregnant. Wishing you good health.

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Do I Need Another Urine Test After a Positive Pregnancy Result?

Do we need to do the test again? I don't want to do a urine test again? Hello, I would like to ask, a few days ago I went to Clinic A for a pregnancy test, and the health insurance quick access system states: 1. Received a pregnancy test at the clinic, result "positive....


Dr. Cao Guotao reply Obstetrics and Gynecology
Hello, a routine urine test usually takes only one minute, so it doesn't take long. Generally, obstetricians and gynecologists will conduct a second test for confirmation. Wishing you good health!

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Do You Need a New Pregnancy Test at Another Clinic?

Examination issues I would like to ask, I had a pregnancy test done at Clinic A, and the health insurance quick access shows that I received a positive pregnancy test result along with my pregnancy status. If I go to another obstetrics and gynecology clinic, do I need to take ano...


Dr. Cao Guotao reply Obstetrics and Gynecology
Hello, usually a urine test is done to confirm once. Wishing you good health.

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Postpartum Menstrual Changes: When to Seek Gynecological Care?

Postpartum Issues - Menstrual Cycle Six Months After Delivery After giving birth, I started breastfeeding and had my first menstrual period eight months postpartum, which lasted for five days with a normal amount of flow. Now, in the ninth month postpartum, my menstrual flow has ...


Dr. Cao Guotao reply Obstetrics and Gynecology
Hello, please observe if your next month's flow is normal. If it is still light, I recommend seeing a gynecologist. Wishing you good health.

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Understanding Post-Menstrual Symptoms: Ovulation or Implantation Bleeding?

Post-menstrual and ovulation issues? From July 15 to July 22, I had my menstrual period, which has a cycle length of 31 days. During my period, I had protected intercourse from July 17 to July 19. However, after my period ended, from July 24 to July 26, I noticed some slight brow...


Dr. Cao Guotao reply Obstetrics and Gynecology
Hello, it is possible that you are experiencing ovulatory bleeding; just observe it. Wishing you good health.

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Can You Get Pregnant After Masturbation and Unprotected Sex?

If you masturbate and then have unprotected sex three hours later, there is a possibility of pregnancy if sperm is present. If you then use a condom after a period of unprotected sex, the risk of pregnancy decreases significantly, as long as the condom is used correctly and consi...


Dr. Cao Guotao reply Obstetrics and Gynecology
Hello, if it is the fertile period and complete contraceptive measures were not taken, it is advisable to take emergency contraception as a precaution. Wishing you good health.

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Can You Get Pregnant After Masturbation and Unprotected Sex?

If you masturbate and then have unprotected sex three hours later, there is a possibility of pregnancy if sperm is present. If you then use a condom after some time, the risk of pregnancy would depend on whether sperm was still viable and if the condom was used correctly. It'...


Dr. Cao Guotao reply Obstetrics and Gynecology
Hello, I have already responded to your inquiry. Wishing you good health.

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Understanding Changes in Menstrual Cycle After COVID-19: What You Need to Know

Decreased menstrual duration? Hello Doctor: I started my first menstrual period at the age of 12, and by the time I was 15 or 16, my cycle had stabilized, lasting about 7 days. However, after being diagnosed with COVID-19 last year at the age of 20, my menstrual periods have vari...


Dr. Cao Guotao reply Obstetrics and Gynecology
Hello, it is recommended to visit an obstetrician-gynecologist to check on your menstrual cycle. Wishing you good health.

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Can I Stop Taking Emergency Contraceptive Pills Immediately?

Emergency contraceptive pill Hello, I have been taking the contraceptive pill Ella for three months now, but I am experiencing palpitations and breast tenderness. I would like to stop taking the medication. Should I stop immediately or finish the current pack before stopping? Tha...


Dr. Cao Guotao reply Obstetrics and Gynecology
Hello, if you really feel unwell, please stop the medication immediately. Your menstrual period may come in a few days. Wishing you good health.

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Understanding Brown Discharge and Abdominal Pain After Menstruation

Brown discharge after menstruation, accompanied by lower abdominal pain? This menstrual cycle is unusual. From July 12 to July 13, there was brown discharge, but it was minimal and did not progress. Then on July 17, there was pink discharge, and by July 18, menstruation started. ...


Dr. Cao Guotao reply Obstetrics and Gynecology
Hello, it could be a gastrointestinal issue. If there is no improvement, it is advisable to see a doctor. Wishing you good health.

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Understanding Pregnancy Risks: Safe Practices and Timing

Can I get pregnant? Hello, doctor. I would like to ask about my girlfriend's menstrual cycle, which is usually between 29 to 31 days. According to the menstrual tracking app, we had intercourse on the seventh day before her next period (seven days after ovulation). We used a...


Dr. Cao Guotao reply Obstetrics and Gynecology
Hello, you should not be pregnant. Wishing you good health.

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When to Start Taking Menstrual Regulation Medication?

When should I start taking the menstrual regulation medication? To primarily adjust the duration of menstruation, when should I start taking the 21-day supply of the menstrual regulation medication? Should I begin on the first day of my period or wait until it has completely ende...


Dr. Cao Guotao reply Obstetrics and Gynecology
Hello, start taking the birth control pills on the fifth day of your menstrual period. Wishing you good health!

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Understanding Conception Dates: A Guide for Expecting Mothers

Date of conception Hello Doctor, this year I started having regular menstrual cycles. My period began on January 8 and ended on January 11. My last menstrual period was on February 6 and ended on February 10. In April, I took a pregnancy test which was negative, but on May 10, I ...


Dr. Cao Guotao reply Obstetrics and Gynecology
Hello, the estimated date of conception is around mid-April, but it is difficult to determine the exact day. Wishing you good health.

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Understanding Increased Menstrual Pain with IUD Use: What to Know

Intrauterine Device (IUD) / Menstruation Hello, doctor. This is my third month using the Mirena IUD, and I have noticed that my menstrual cramps have actually become more severe since I started using it. What should I do? I searched online for answers and found that the IUD can s...


Dr. Cao Guotao reply Obstetrics and Gynecology
Hello, try taking pain relievers first. If there's no improvement, I recommend considering other contraceptive methods. Wishing you good health.

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Missed Birth Control: What to Do After Unprotected Intercourse?

Forgot to take it 48 hours prior, but had unprotected intercourse? Hello doctor, I would like to ask about my girlfriend who has been taking the pill for about two months, with a one-week break in between. She started taking it again this week, but she took it at 11:59 PM on July...


Dr. Cao Guotao reply Obstetrics and Gynecology
Hello, taking two pills should provide contraceptive effects. If you're still concerned, you can consider adding emergency contraception. Wishing you good health.

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