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Severe Abdominal Pain After Medication in Early Pregnancy: Is It Normal?

2 oral tablets + 4 suppositories At 5 weeks pregnant, if you have taken 2 oral pills and inserted 4 suppositories, experiencing severe abdominal pain four hours later, requiring you to kneel and unable to lie flat, is this a normal phenomenon?


Dr. Huang Yiwen reply Obstetrics and Gynecology
Hello Miss Liang: It would be best for you to see an obstetrician-gynecologist regarding your condition.

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Do You Need Emergency Contraception After Taking Birth Control?

Emergency contraceptive pill If you started taking the birth control pill on the third day of your menstrual period and have been taking it consistently for six days, you should be protected from pregnancy. However, since you had unprotected intercourse with ejaculation two hours...


Dr. Huang Yiwen reply Obstetrics and Gynecology
Hello Ms. Li: As long as you take the oral contraceptive pill consistently every day, there is no need to use emergency contraception or any other contraceptive methods regardless of when sexual intercourse occurs.

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Understanding Menstrual Cramps After Orgasm: Causes and Insights

Experiencing menstrual-like cramps after masturbation? Hello. I often experience bloating or menstrual cramps after masturbation (without penetration) during the 1-2 days before my period and the first 1-3 days of my period. However, I do not experience any discomfort after mastu...


Dr. Huang Yiwen reply Obstetrics and Gynecology
Hello, Miss Anonymous: One to two days before menstruation and during the first three days of your period, you may often experience cramping or menstrual pain during masturbation. This could be due to the uterus being congested during this time, leading to the aforementioned symp...

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Understanding Shortness of Breath: Causes and Concerns for Athletes

Shortness of breath? Hello, doctor. I have a habit of doing bodyweight exercises, but after completing 100 push-ups in multiple sets on April 26, I felt a tightness in my chest. Occasionally, it feels like my breathing is restricted, and I can only take half a breath unless I tak...


Dr. Huang Yiwen reply Pulmonology
Dear: Pneumothorax typically occurs with sudden chest pain, and in severe cases, it can lead to difficulty breathing. It often occurs in young, tall, and slender individuals. Based on your description, it seems to resolve naturally. I believe it may be due to muscle strain from n...

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Is Chest Tightness a Sign of Asthma? Understanding Your Symptoms

Is chest tightness a sign of asthma? Hello Doctor, I have been experiencing intermittent shortness of breath and chest tightness for many years. Usually, I feel a slight tightness, but I often need to take deep breaths. During severe episodes, it feels very uncomfortable, as if I...


Dr. Huang Yiwen reply Pulmonology
Dear Pudding: Based on your description, it has indeed been a while. Given your history of asthma in childhood, it is most likely that you are still experiencing asthma. You may consider undergoing an asthma provocation test and checking some biomarkers. Foster is primarily a mai...

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Can You Get Pregnant After Intercourse During Your Period?

Can I get pregnant? If sexual intercourse occurred three days after menstruation and there is uncertainty about whether ejaculation happened inside, but withdrawal was practiced and ejaculation occurred outside, is there a possibility of pregnancy?


Dr. Huang Yiwen reply Obstetrics and Gynecology
Hello Mr. Cookie: The likelihood of pregnancy is low, but it is advisable to use condoms throughout sexual intercourse in the future to prevent unintended pregnancy.

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Ovulation Bleeding or Implantation Bleeding: What's the Difference?

Is it ovulation bleeding or implantation bleeding? The last menstrual period was from April 16 to April 24. There was unprotected intercourse on April 29, and ovulation occurred on May 4. There is brown discharge, and it is unclear whether it is implantation bleeding or ovulation...


Dr. Huang Yiwen reply Obstetrics and Gynecology
Hello, Miss Lin: If May 4th is confirmed as the ovulation day, then it should be ovulatory bleeding. Implantation typically occurs about a week after ovulation.

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Understanding Fertility After Stopping Birth Control Pills

After stopping the use of oral contraceptives? Hello Dr. Huang, I would like to ask a question. Last month, I delayed my menstrual period by taking oral contraceptives continuously for two months. After stopping the medication, I got my period three days later on April 22. Since...


Dr. Huang Yiwen reply Obstetrics and Gynecology
Hello Miss Dou Dou: If May 5th is the ovulation day, then the chances of conception are higher, and you should consider taking emergency contraception. The simplest way to determine if you are ovulating is to use an ovulation test strip (similar to a pregnancy test, available at ...

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Understanding Pregnancy Chances: Safe Sex and Menstrual Cycle Impact

Pregnancy probability If you and your boyfriend used condoms throughout the entire sexual encounter and checked for any breaks, and he only engaged in foreplay with his own genitals before performing digital penetration, the likelihood of pregnancy is quite low. However, it'...


Dr. Huang Yiwen reply Obstetrics and Gynecology
Hello, Miss Min: If you used a condom throughout sexual intercourse, the likelihood of pregnancy is theoretically low. If you are concerned about pregnancy and your period is already overdue, you should take a pregnancy test to find out. As for whether sexual intercourse before y...

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How Accurate Are Pregnancy Tests? Understanding Your Results

Is pregnancy testing accurate? Hello, doctor. I had intercourse with my girlfriend on April 8th. Her period was delayed by 3 days on April 21st. Today, the pregnancy test showed one line. Is this accurate? Is there still a risk of pregnancy?


Dr. Huang Yiwen reply Obstetrics and Gynecology
Hello Mr. Anonymous: The accuracy of pregnancy tests is quite high, and since your period is already overdue, a negative result likely indicates that you are not pregnant, so there is no need to worry too much. I suggest you wait another week; if your period still hasn't arr...

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Managing Recurring Yeast Infections: Tips and Treatment Options

Mold issues I have been troubled by itching in my private area recently. Last Friday, I visited a nearby gynecologist, who diagnosed me with a fungal infection. I was prescribed a 3-day course of oral medication and a topical cream (triple-action). After finishing the medication ...


Dr. Huang Yiwen reply Obstetrics and Gynecology
Hello Ms. Sandy: If your symptoms do not improve, you should definitely consult your doctor again to determine whether to continue the medication or change the treatment approach. Vaginal infections caused by fungi are characterized by their tendency to recur, and the typical tre...

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Can You Get Pregnant on Birth Control? Key Insights and Guidance

Can I get pregnant? Hello Doctor, I am currently using the oral contraceptive brand Qlaira for the first time. I started taking it on March 18, and on March 23, I had unprotected intercourse. What is the likelihood of pregnancy in this situation? If I experience side effects and ...


Dr. Huang Yiwen reply Obstetrics and Gynecology
Hello Ms. Zhu: Theoretically, if you are taking oral contraceptives consistently every day without interruption, you do not need to worry about the possibility of pregnancy, and there is no need to use condoms additionally. The failure rate of oral contraceptives is the lowest am...

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Does Antibiotic Use Affect Menstrual Cycle and Flow?

Is menstruation related to antibiotics? Last week, I was diagnosed with a urinary tract infection and was prescribed antibiotics for 7 days. Now, with 2 days left of the medication, my menstrual period has started. It has been two days, but the flow is very light, sometimes red a...


Dr. Huang Yiwen reply Obstetrics and Gynecology
Hello Miss Apple: It's difficult to say whether the change in your menstrual color and the coldness in your hands and feet are related to antibiotic use, as it can depend on individual differences or sensitivity to the medication. Additionally, the underlying condition itsel...

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Understanding Pregnancy Weeks: Accuracy and Health Concerns

Gestational age Hello Doctor, my menstrual cycle is irregular. The timing varies each month, but I am certain that my period started on February 2nd and ended on February 13th. I did not get my period in March. I took a pregnancy test on March 25th, which was negative, but I test...


Dr. Huang Yiwen reply Obstetrics and Gynecology
Hello, Miss Anonymous: For individuals with a regular menstrual cycle, it is relatively easy to determine the gestational age. However, based on your description, it is difficult to assess your gestational age solely from the menstrual cycle. The initial assessment can only be ma...

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Does Antibiotic Use Affect Menstrual Cycle and Flow?

Is menstruation related to antibiotics? Last week, I was diagnosed with a urinary tract infection and was prescribed antibiotics for 7 days. Now, with 2 days left of the medication, my menstrual period has started. It has been two days, but the flow is very light, sometimes red a...


Dr. Huang Yiwen reply Obstetrics and Gynecology
Hello, Miss Apple: Your question has already been answered previously.

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Understanding Pregnancy Chances with PCOS and Unusual Discharge

Probability of Pregnancy Hello Doctor, I have polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and irregular menstruation. I did not have my period in December, but I had it from January 22 to 28. On February 12 and 13, my boyfriend only used his fingers, and I noticed a little bit of brown disc...


Dr. Huang Yiwen reply Obstetrics and Gynecology
Hello Miss OO: Brown discharge could be due to ovulatory bleeding, cervical erosion, inflammation, or other reasons. Since your menstrual cycle is irregular, it is difficult to determine if it is ovulatory bleeding based on timing. Therefore, a doctor's examination is necess...

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Missed Period: Pregnancy Signs or Just Delayed Menstruation?

If you don't get your period, you can't confirm a pregnancy? I am preparing to conceive my second child. My last menstrual period started on January 10, and on February 15, I had only a very light flow that lasted for just one day. Since February 5, I have been experien...


Dr. Huang Yiwen reply Obstetrics and Gynecology
Hello, Miss Gu Tu: Menstrual delays or early pregnancy can present a wide variety of symptoms that make it difficult to determine a diagnosis based solely on symptoms. Ultimately, it requires appropriate patience and observation.

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Understanding Pregnancy Risks After Taking Oral Contraceptives

Oral contraceptives Previously, my menstrual cycle was about 35 days, lasting approximately 6 days. I started my period on January 27 and began taking the combined oral contraceptive pill (21-day type) on the fifth day, January 31, and continued until the last pill on February 20...


Dr. Huang Yiwen reply Obstetrics and Gynecology
Hello, Miss Anonymous: My menstrual period started on February 24, and I had sexual intercourse on February 26. It is absolutely impossible to be pregnant because it is still not the fertile window.

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Concerns About Ovulation While Taking Birth Control Pills

Taking birth control pills may still result in suspected ovulation? Hello Doctor, I apologize for the interruption. This is my first time taking birth control pills. I consulted a physician at the hospital, and they prescribed me Dailian, instructing me to start taking it on the ...


Dr. Huang Yiwen reply Obstetrics and Gynecology
Hello Ms. Wang: If you take the birth control pill every day without missing a dose, the theoretical chance of becoming pregnant is very low. There's no need to worry too much; you can only patiently wait to see if your period arrives.

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Understanding Chest Tightness: When to Seek Medical Attention

I have some questions regarding chest tightness? Hello Doctor: At the end of January, I experienced a scratchy throat and visited a clinic where I was diagnosed with post-nasal drip leading to sinusitis. I have been taking antibiotics as prescribed, and my condition has improved,...


Dr. Huang Yiwen reply Pulmonology
Dear MOMO: Hello. Based on your description, it may be a case of autonomic nervous system dysfunction. Since we are currently in a pandemic and to avoid going to the hospital, you can first adjust your daily routine. If there is no improvement, please visit the hospital for furth...

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