Managing PCOS: Concerns About Placenta Extract and Labiaplasty Issues
Polycystic ovary syndrome and the use of placental extract for labial issues? (1) I have been diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), and my doctor mentioned that I have elevated androgen levels. I have been advised to lose weight and exercise, but I have been struggling...
Dr. Huang Yiwen reply Obstetrics and Gynecology
Hello Miss Anonymous: The purple treasure vehicle may not significantly help regulate your menstrual cycle or increase your chances of conception. I personally believe it may have limited benefits. Your primary issues are being overweight and having polycystic ovary syndrome (PCO...[Read More] Managing PCOS: Concerns About Placenta Extract and Labiaplasty Issues
Understanding Yellow Discharge with Blood: Causes and Concerns
Blood-stained discharge The first day of menstruation was on October 14. Over the next two days, on October 27 and 28, there was light yellow discharge with blood streaks, accompanied by some abdominal pain.
Dr. Huang Yiwen reply Obstetrics and Gynecology
Hello Ms. Dai: Your condition may be indicative of ovulatory bleeding, which is characterized by spotting around days 13 to 15 of your menstrual cycle, coinciding with ovulation, along with mild lower abdominal pain. However, this situation typically improves on its own within tw...[Read More] Understanding Yellow Discharge with Blood: Causes and Concerns
Understanding Abnormal Bleeding: Causes and Concerns for Women
Abnormal bleeding Hello Doctor, I am currently abroad and unable to see a doctor in person, so I would like to ask about my situation. My period started on October 4th and lasted about a week. After my period, I have been having sexual intercourse with my boyfriend without protec...
Dr. Huang Yiwen reply Obstetrics and Gynecology
Hello Miss Sophie: Your situation is likely due to menstrual irregularity, although there is also a possibility of pregnancy. However, you should wait until after November 4th to take a urine test for accurate results. I suggest you wait another week to see if your symptoms impro...[Read More] Understanding Abnormal Bleeding: Causes and Concerns for Women
Understanding Abnormal Discharge: What Your Symptoms Might Indicate
I am troubled by issues related to discharge? Hello doctor, thank you for taking the time to respond to my question. My menstrual cycle was normal in July and August, but I did not have my period in September. It came in mid-October, but the flow was not heavy, just normal. Recen...
Dr. Huang Yiwen reply Obstetrics and Gynecology
Hello Ms. Anonymous Huang: You can observe your situation for a few more days. If the red discharge naturally disappears, the bleeding you are experiencing is most likely ovulatory bleeding. This is a physiological occurrence and should not be a cause for concern. However, if the...[Read More] Understanding Abnormal Discharge: What Your Symptoms Might Indicate
Understanding Irregular Menstrual Cycles: Causes of Delayed and Light Periods
Delayed menstruation with reduced flow, presenting as light brown and pale pink? Last month, my period started on the 10th, and this month it is already over a week late. Normally, I don't experience breast tenderness before my period, but this time I have breast swelling an...
Dr. Huang Yiwen reply Obstetrics and Gynecology
Hello Miss Quack: If your menstrual period is delayed and you use medication to induce menstruation, the flow may differ from your usual pattern. Sometimes it can be heavy, and other times it may be light; this is quite common and should not be a cause for concern.[Read More] Understanding Irregular Menstrual Cycles: Causes of Delayed and Light Periods
Understanding Abnormal Vaginal Discharge: Causes and Solutions
Abnormal secretion? Hello Doctor, I have been experiencing excessive discharge for about one to two years. Initially, the discharge was yellowish-white and light green, accompanied by itching in the genital area. After seeing a doctor, I took medication for nearly six months, whi...
Dr. Huang Yiwen reply Obstetrics and Gynecology
Hello, Miss Anonymous: If your vaginal discharge is not increasing, does not have an unpleasant odor, and is not causing itching, it is generally not a concern. It may be related to individual variations in the local pH of the vagina. Sometimes, it is normal to have some discharg...[Read More] Understanding Abnormal Vaginal Discharge: Causes and Solutions
Can You Get Pregnant from Dry Humping? Understanding Risks and Symptoms
Can I get pregnant? If you inserted your penis into your girlfriend's vagina immediately after ejaculation, but without any fluid or ejaculation occurring during the insertion, and only moved a few times before withdrawing, the likelihood of pregnancy is low. However, it is ...
Dr. Huang Yiwen reply Obstetrics and Gynecology
Hello Mr. Anonymous: The situation you described results in a low probability of pregnancy, but we will need to wait until your period is overdue to know for sure. As for the slight cramping in the uterus and the light red spotting you experienced while straining during a bowel m...[Read More] Can You Get Pregnant from Dry Humping? Understanding Risks and Symptoms
Post-Pneumonia Complications: Navigating Medical Consultations and Care
Regarding some sequelae after having pneumonia, please ask? Hello Doctor, my mother was hospitalized for a week last August due to pneumonia caused by a delayed visit to the doctor after catching a cold. After recovering, she lost nearly 10 kg and has been experiencing recurrent ...
Dr. Huang Yiwen reply Pulmonology
Dear Lisa: From the clinical symptoms observed in your mother, it appears somewhat similar to tuberculosis; however, myocarditis cannot be ruled out. The examinations should not be very difficult and can include blood tests, sputum analysis, and high-resolution computed tomograph...[Read More] Post-Pneumonia Complications: Navigating Medical Consultations and Care
Understanding Irregular Menstrual Cycles: Causes and Concerns
Menstrual discharge I used to have irregular menstrual periods, but for the past three months, my menstruation has been regular, arriving around the 13th of each month with normal flow. However, this month, I have not gotten my period yet. At the end of last month, I started expe...
Dr. Huang Yiwen reply Obstetrics and Gynecology
Hello, Anonymous Sister: Your situation may be due to menstrual irregularities, which can cause abnormal bleeding (assuming there has been no sexual intercourse, making pregnancy unlikely). The most common causes of menstrual irregularities are anovulation, which can be triggered...[Read More] Understanding Irregular Menstrual Cycles: Causes and Concerns
Are There Age Restrictions for Female Sterilization Procedures?
Sterilization Is there an age limit for female sterilization?
Dr. Huang Yiwen reply Obstetrics and Gynecology
Hello Miss Hsiao-Ting: From a purely medical or physiological standpoint, there is no age limit for female sterilization. However, the sterilization procedure should be considered an irreversible method of contraception. Given that younger women have a long future ahead, if there...[Read More] Are There Age Restrictions for Female Sterilization Procedures?
Abdominal Pain and Bleeding: Understanding Potential Causes in Women
Abdominal pain with bleeding? You have had sexual intercourse, and you already had your menstrual period at the beginning of this month. Yesterday morning, you experienced abdominal pain and then noticed a small amount of bleeding from your lower body. By the evening, the abdomin...
Dr. Huang Yiwen reply Obstetrics and Gynecology
Hello, Xiao Mei: I'm not sure if you used to experience similar abdominal pain during your menstrual period. If you have a history of dysmenorrhea, your current symptoms could indicate irregular menstruation, meaning your period has arrived earlier than expected; or it could...[Read More] Abdominal Pain and Bleeding: Understanding Potential Causes in Women
Understanding Delayed Menstruation After Childbirth: What to Do?
Postpartum menstruation has not returned? I gave birth on May 16, 2015, and it has been over a year and five months since then, with no menstrual period. I am currently breastfeeding, but I only nurse three times a day. I feel like my period is not coming, and I am wondering if I...
Dr. Huang Yiwen reply Obstetrics and Gynecology
Hello Ms. Li: You are still breastfeeding, which may be the reason your menstruation has not returned since May. If you are eager to conceive, it is advisable to wean. You can arrange for a blood test at the hospital to check if your hormones or endocrine system are normal. If ev...[Read More] Understanding Delayed Menstruation After Childbirth: What to Do?
Delayed Period After Taking Menstrual Induction Pills: What to Expect
The eighth day after taking the menstrual induction medication, menstruation has still not occurred? I got my period on September 2nd, and I had sexual intercourse on October 13th, using a condom the entire time. On October 14th, my period still hadn't arrived, so I went to ...
Dr. Huang Yiwen reply Obstetrics and Gynecology
Hello Ms. Yin: Generally speaking, after taking menstrual induction medication, you can expect your period to arrive within about seven to ten days. If your period has not started after ten days, it would be advisable to take a pregnancy test to rule out pregnancy. The five conse...[Read More] Delayed Period After Taking Menstrual Induction Pills: What to Expect
Understanding Yellow Discharge During Ovulation: Causes and Concerns
Discomfort from secretions? Hello Doctor: Recently, I have noticed light yellow discharge during my ovulation period, without any itching. I visited a clinic and had an ultrasound, which showed no issues. I have experienced this situation before, and it always occurs during ovula...
Dr. Huang Yiwen reply Obstetrics and Gynecology
Hello, Miss Fei: If the light yellow discharge is not increasing in amount and has no odor, you can observe it for a while longer; it should not be a major concern.[Read More] Understanding Yellow Discharge During Ovulation: Causes and Concerns
Am I Pregnant? Understanding Symptoms and Concerns After Intercourse
Can I get pregnant? Doctor, I got my period on September 21. I had unprotected intercourse on October 5 during my ovulation period and again on October 18. My period was due on October 19, but it hasn't arrived. I've been experiencing continuous discharge, abdominal blo...
Dr. Huang Yiwen reply Obstetrics and Gynecology
Hello, Xiao Yu: If you are not pregnant, your current situation may likely be due to menstrual irregularities. You might consider trying to induce menstruation; perhaps once your period arrives, the symptoms of breast tenderness, abdominal pain, and lower back discomfort will imp...[Read More] Am I Pregnant? Understanding Symptoms and Concerns After Intercourse
Understanding Irregular Menstrual Flow: Brown Discharge and Urinary Concerns
Menstrual blood cannot be expelled with urine and appears brown in color? I apologize for the inconvenience. Last month, my menstrual cycle was normal. This month, the menstrual flow is lighter than last month, and the menstrual blood does not flow out when I urinate, but there i...
Dr. Huang Yiwen reply Obstetrics and Gynecology
Hello, your situation may be due to a lighter menstrual flow this time, which could prevent the discharge from being expelled with urine. It doesn't sound like a serious issue, so there's no need to be overly anxious. You can wait until next month's period to see h...[Read More] Understanding Irregular Menstrual Flow: Brown Discharge and Urinary Concerns
Understanding Irregular Menstrual Cycles: Could You Be Pregnant?
Menstrual issues Hello doctor, my last menstrual period started on September 21 and ended on the 27th, with a normal flow. This time, my period started on October 23, but the flow is very light (just spotting or a few drops). I had sexual intercourse about 3-4 times from the end ...
Dr. Huang Yiwen reply Obstetrics and Gynecology
Hello Ms. Chia: Your menstrual period is delayed this time, and the flow is significantly lighter, which seems a bit unusual. I recommend that you take a urine test to check for pregnancy. While using condoms during intercourse generally reduces the likelihood of pregnancy, there...[Read More] Understanding Irregular Menstrual Cycles: Could You Be Pregnant?
Does Intercourse Before Menstruation Affect Your Period?
Hello, how can I assist you today? Having intercourse six days before your girlfriend's menstrual period, especially with the use of a condom, is unlikely to affect her menstrual cycle. The menstrual cycle is primarily regulated by hormonal changes in the body, and sexual ac...
Dr. Huang Yiwen reply Obstetrics and Gynecology
Hello Mr. Anonymous: Having intercourse six days before your period is unlikely to affect your menstrual cycle. Additionally, since you used a condom, the chances of pregnancy are low, so there is no need to worry.[Read More] Does Intercourse Before Menstruation Affect Your Period?
Why Do You Still Get Pregnant While Taking Birth Control?
Can I get pregnant? Why can you still get pregnant while taking birth control pills?
Dr. Huang Yiwen reply Obstetrics and Gynecology
Hello Mr. Lin: Under normal circumstances, taking one birth control pill daily without missing any doses for three or four weeks should theoretically provide close to 100% effectiveness. If there is a failure in contraception, it may be due to individual physiological factors or ...[Read More] Why Do You Still Get Pregnant While Taking Birth Control?
Understanding Irregular Menstrual Cycles: When to Seek Medical Advice
Menstrual cycle lasts three to four months? Hello, doctor. Since I started my period in the first year of junior high, my menstrual cycle has not been regular every month. My mother said that this is normal at the beginning, but even after entering high school, I only had my peri...
Dr. Huang Yiwen reply Obstetrics and Gynecology
Hello Ms. Huang, your situation may be caused by individual physiological factors. The main reason is likely due to chronic anovulation, which results in irregular menstrual cycles. I recommend that you visit a gynecology clinic for an examination. If a definitive cause cannot be...[Read More] Understanding Irregular Menstrual Cycles: When to Seek Medical Advice