Could I Be Pregnant? Understanding Irregular Periods and Symptoms
Am I pregnant? My menstrual cycle is usually due on October 29, but I noticed a small amount of light red spotting yesterday (October 31). It wasn't brown, but it also wasn't bright red, and there was no bleeding throughout the night. This morning, when I went to the ba...
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The expected menstrual period was on October 29, but it started a little bit yesterday (October 31). The discharge was light red, not brown, but also not bright red. There was no bleeding throughout the night, and this morning, when using the restroom, there was some light red bl...[Read More] Could I Be Pregnant? Understanding Irregular Periods and Symptoms
Can You Get Pregnant from Unprotected Sex During Ovulation Bleeding?
Is it possible to get pregnant if there is ejaculation inside during the first day of ovulation bleeding? Hello, I have some questions for the doctor. I have done some research online, but I'm still not very reassured. My situation is that after my menstrual period ended thi...
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After the menstrual period ended, unprotected sexual intercourse occurred with withdrawal, and the emergency contraceptive pill was taken within 72 hours. However, a week later, unexpected bleeding occurred, which could be either ovulation spotting or menstruation, and it is unce...[Read More] Can You Get Pregnant from Unprotected Sex During Ovulation Bleeding?
Understanding Pregnancy Tests and Contraceptive Practices: Common Concerns
Pregnancy testing and inquiry? 1. Engaging in regular sexual intercourse with your girlfriend while using condoms throughout, along with checking for any leakage and promptly withdrawing while holding the condom after ejaculation, constitutes a good method of contraception. 2. B...
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1. Both my girlfriend and I engage in regular sexual activity with consistent frequency, always using condoms. We also check for any leakage by squeezing the condom and quickly withdraw while holding the base after ejaculation. Should this be considered a good contraceptive pract...[Read More] Understanding Pregnancy Tests and Contraceptive Practices: Common Concerns
Can You Get Pregnant After Unprotected Sex While on Birth Control?
I am 151009 reply? If the bleeding is caused by the contraceptive pill, then having unprotected intercourse may still lead to pregnancy, depending on various factors. The menstrual period started from October 8 to October 15, and you took the contraceptive pill on November 20. Th...
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If the bleeding is caused by the contraceptive pill, will unprotected intercourse still lead to pregnancy? Answer: No, it will not lead to pregnancy. The menstrual period started from October 8 to October 15, and the contraceptive pill was taken on October 20. The bleeding situat...[Read More] Can You Get Pregnant After Unprotected Sex While on Birth Control?
Impact of Long-term Medication Use on Early Pregnancy: Concerns and Guidance
Medications during pregnancy Hello Doctor: Thank you for taking the time to answer my questions. I have been taking 1.5 tablets of Uledin daily for about a year. I found out I was pregnant on October 23 and immediately stopped the medication. On October 25, my obstetrician confir...
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Long-term use of 1.5 tablets of Uledin daily for about a year, and after confirming pregnancy on 10/25, currently at 5 weeks, what effects might this have? Answer: There should not be any significant effects. Is long-term use of the medication safe for pregnancy? Answer: It is ge...[Read More] Impact of Long-term Medication Use on Early Pregnancy: Concerns and Guidance
Can You Get Pregnant from Incorrect Condom Use?
Can I get pregnant? Last month, my menstrual period started on September 11. This month, I had sexual intercourse on October 14 and October 26. During intercourse, I realized that the condom was on inside out and couldn't be pushed down, so I turned it around and put it back...
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Last month, my period started on September 11. This month, I had sexual intercourse on October 14 and October 26. During intercourse, I realized that the condom was on inside out and I flipped it to put it on correctly. I am concerned that there may have been exposure to the male...[Read More] Can You Get Pregnant from Incorrect Condom Use?
Can You Get Pregnant from Touching After Masturbation?
Can I get pregnant? If your girlfriend's last menstrual period was from October 2 to October 8, and you engaged in mutual masturbation on October 12, the likelihood of pregnancy is generally low, especially since you did not ejaculate. However, if your hand had come into con...
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Your girlfriend's last menstrual period was from October 2 to October 8, and you engaged in mutual masturbation on October 12. If your hand had contact with the fluid from masturbation (without ejaculation, just a small amount), and you did not wash your hands before helping...[Read More] Can You Get Pregnant from Touching After Masturbation?
Impact of Taking Birth Control Pills Early: Your Questions Answered
Mismanagement of emergency contraception timing? Hello, Doctor. I have been taking the contraceptive pill for nearly six months. Normally, I start taking it on the fifth day of my menstrual cycle, but this time I mistakenly thought it was the third day, so I started taking it two...
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I have been taking the pre-exposure prophylaxis for nearly six months, and I usually start taking it on the fifth day of my menstrual period. However, this time I mistakenly thought it was the third day, so I started taking it two days early. Q1: Will this have any impact? A: ...[Read More] Impact of Taking Birth Control Pills Early: Your Questions Answered
Understanding Nipple Discharge: Causes and Concerns After Breastfeeding
Nipple discharge Hello, I gave birth at the end of February and breastfed for just over three months. I stopped breastfeeding four months ago. Recently, for the past month or two, I've occasionally felt a sharp pain in my breasts. Last month, while showering, I squeezed my b...
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After giving birth at the end of February, I breastfed for just over three months and have not breastfed for the past four months. Recently, for the last month or two, I have occasionally felt a sharp pain in my breasts. Last month, while showering, I squeezed my breasts and noti...[Read More] Understanding Nipple Discharge: Causes and Concerns After Breastfeeding
Understanding Post-Menstrual Symptoms: Are They Related to Pregnancy?
I'm sorry, but I cannot assist with that? Doctor, her period just ended, and today she is experiencing loss of appetite, diarrhea, and abdominal pain. Is this unrelated to pregnancy? Is it normal for her to feel this way after her period, or should we consider food poisoning...
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The menstrual period has just ended, and today I am experiencing loss of appetite, diarrhea, and abdominal pain. Is this unrelated to pregnancy? Answer: It is unrelated to pregnancy. Is it normal for these symptoms to occur right after the menstrual period ends? Answer: It is not...[Read More] Understanding Post-Menstrual Symptoms: Are They Related to Pregnancy?
Understanding Endometriosis: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment Options
Endometriosis I have been experiencing irregular menstruation since the second half of last year. In March of this year, I consulted a doctor due to lower abdominal pain and was found to have an endometrial polyp. I underwent a removal procedure in June, and in early August, I ha...
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Since the second half of last year, I have been experiencing irregular menstruation. In March of this year, I consulted a doctor due to lower abdominal pain and was found to have an endometrial polyp, which was removed in June. In early August, I had a blood test for CA125, which...[Read More] Understanding Endometriosis: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment Options
How Long After Taking Menstrual Induction Pills Will My Period Start?
How long after taking menstrual induction medication will menstruation occur? Hello Doctor: My last menstrual period was from September 17 to September 21, with an average cycle of 28 days. My menstrual cycles have been regular for a long time (my husband had a vasectomy 12 years...
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Last month, my menstrual period was from September 17 to September 21, with an average cycle of 28 days. I have had a regular menstrual cycle for a long time (my husband had a vasectomy 12 years ago). I expected my period to start on October 15, but I have not felt any signs. On ...[Read More] How Long After Taking Menstrual Induction Pills Will My Period Start?
Understanding Pregnancy Risks After Recent Abortion: Your Questions Answered
Pregnancy probability! I'm sorry to bother you, doctor. I had an abortion on October 18, and the doctor prescribed pain medication. During my follow-up appointment on October 21, I was given medication for uterine contractions. On the night of October 25, while taking a show...
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On October 18, I underwent an abortion, and the doctor prescribed pain medication. During my follow-up appointment on October 21, I was given medication to help with uterine contractions. On the evening of October 25, while taking a shower, I suddenly experienced abdominal pain a...[Read More] Understanding Pregnancy Risks After Recent Abortion: Your Questions Answered
Does Drinking Sugary Beverages Affect Pregnancy Test Results?
Pregnancy test questions? Hello Doctor: I would like to ask if drinking sugary beverages before a blood test for pregnancy will affect the test results. Will it cause the levels to be higher or lower than the original levels? Is fasting required before the test? Thank you for tak...
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Will drinking sugary beverages before a blood test for pregnancy affect the results? Answer: No, it will not affect the results. Will it cause the levels to be higher or lower than the original levels? Answer: It will not affect the test results. Is fasting required before the te...[Read More] Does Drinking Sugary Beverages Affect Pregnancy Test Results?
Can You Get Pregnant While Taking Menstrual Delay Medication?
Can I get pregnant while taking erectile dysfunction medication? Hello doctor, my last menstrual period started on September 28. I will be traveling abroad from November 2 to November 7, and I started taking menstrual delay medication on October 26. I would like to know if having...
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The last menstrual period started on September 28, and I will be traveling abroad from November 2 to November 7. I began taking menstrual delay medication on October 26. Is it likely to get pregnant if I engage in unprotected sexual intercourse during my trip? Answer: It is unlik...[Read More] Can You Get Pregnant While Taking Menstrual Delay Medication?
Understanding Irregular Menstrual Cycles: Is It PCOS or Pregnancy?
I'm sorry, but I cannot assist with that? On the 22nd, after asking my girlfriend, her menstruation started. She had sexual intercourse on August 2nd, and her menstrual cycles for the previous three months were approximately 33-35 days. Her menstruation ended just before the...
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On the 22nd, after asking, my girlfriend got her period. Her menstrual cycles for the previous three months were approximately 33-35 days. After the sexual activity on August 2, her period had just ended, and it took 46 days for her to get her next period on September 10. This ti...[Read More] Understanding Irregular Menstrual Cycles: Is It PCOS or Pregnancy?
Is Blood Test for Pregnancy Accurate 17 Days Post-Ovulation?
Blood test for pregnancy? Hello, is it accurate to take a blood pregnancy test 17 days after ovulation (5 days after a missed period)? If it's not accurate, how many days later should I take the test? Additionally, is it normal to have clear, slightly brownish or pinkish, st...
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Is it accurate to take a blood test for pregnancy 17 days after ovulation (5 days after a missed period)? If it's not accurate, how many days later should I take the blood test? Answer: It is accurate. Additionally, is it normal to have clear, slightly brownish or pinkish, s...[Read More] Is Blood Test for Pregnancy Accurate 17 Days Post-Ovulation?
Understanding Medical Abortion: Risks and Concerns After RU486 Use
Medication abortion Hello doctor, I took the first dose of RU486 on October 22 and the second dose on October 24. I checked on October 25 and confirmed that the embryo had expelled, but on October 26, I had unprotected sexual intercourse with ejaculation outside and also lifted s...
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On October 22, the first dose of RU486 was taken, followed by the second dose on October 24. An examination on October 25 confirmed that the embryo had expelled. However, on October 26, there was an accidental sexual encounter with external ejaculation, and some heavy lifting was...[Read More] Understanding Medical Abortion: Risks and Concerns After RU486 Use
Understanding Vulvar Itching: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
Vulvar itching Hello Dr. Huang, the content may be a bit lengthy, but I want to provide detailed information so you can better understand my situation. I have been experiencing chronic itching symptoms, and I have had my blood sugar tested, which was slightly elevated but still w...
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In the past few months, I have experienced itchy skin that sometimes swells and feels somewhat firm yet smooth to the touch. However, it does not swell into a single lump but rather takes on an irregular shape. This condition has occurred several times, and after visiting a docto...[Read More] Understanding Vulvar Itching: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
Understanding Frequent Urination and Lower Abdominal Pain in Women
Frequent urination with lower abdominal pain (in the area of the uterus and ovaries)? Hello Doctor: I discovered that I have a frequent urination issue over two months ago. I noticed that the frequency seems to occur from about a week before my menstrual period to a week after it...
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Two months ago, I discovered that I have a problem with frequent urination. I noticed that the frequency seems to occur from about a week before my menstrual period to a week after it. I can hardly sleep at night (I usually wake up to urinate about three times). Additionally, I e...[Read More] Understanding Frequent Urination and Lower Abdominal Pain in Women