Do I Need Emergency Contraception After Intimate Contact?
Can I get pregnant? Hello, doctor. I have a question about emergency contraception. Today, I was engaging in outercourse with my boyfriend. He wore a condom and ejaculated, but later when he changed to a new condom, it was soft and there was some rubbing. He was sweating, and I w...
Dr. Huang Yuande reply Obstetrics and Gynecology
The chances are slim, but it's difficult to rule out the extent of your "delay" based on the text. If you're truly concerned, consider taking the medication within 72 hours.[Read More] Do I Need Emergency Contraception After Intimate Contact?
Is a 3-Day Period with 60cc Blood Flow Considered Normal?
Is a short menstrual period duration associated with normal menstrual flow? Hello doctor, my menstrual period lasts for 3 days, and I measure the blood loss to be approximately 60cc each time. Considering this over the 3 days, would you say this amount of menstrual blood is exces...
Dr. Huang Yuande reply Obstetrics and Gynecology
It's acceptable as long as you do not have any signs of anemia.[Read More] Is a 3-Day Period with 60cc Blood Flow Considered Normal?
Pregnancy Risk After Unprotected Intercourse: Should You Take Emergency Contraception?
The probability of pregnancy from unprotected ejaculation is significant? Hello, doctor. My menstrual cycle is 26-28 days, and my last period was from May 10 to May 13. On May 18, I had unprotected intercourse with withdrawal. I would like to know what the chances of pregnancy ar...
Dr. Huang Yuande reply Obstetrics and Gynecology
The chances are low, so there is no need to take emergency contraception.[Read More] Pregnancy Risk After Unprotected Intercourse: Should You Take Emergency Contraception?
Understanding How to Take Diane 35: Menstrual Cycle Guidance
Not sure how to eat? I recently finished my first pack of Diane (Diane-35) for menstrual regulation. The doctor told me that after taking all 21 pills, my period should come within 7 days. However, today is the fourth day, and I still haven't had any bleeding. I would like t...
Dr. Huang Yuande reply Obstetrics and Gynecology
You can wait for your menstrual cycle to start before taking it for the first time, but if you are taking it regularly, you can start taking it immediately.[Read More] Understanding How to Take Diane 35: Menstrual Cycle Guidance
Understanding Pre-Conception Pills: Effectiveness and Concerns Explained
About emergency contraceptive pills? Hello, doctor. I would like to confirm a few points regarding pre-exposure contraceptive pills to ensure my understanding is correct. Thank you! 1. The use of pre-exposure contraceptive pills works by hormonal suppression of ovulation. Does ...
Dr. Huang Yuande reply Obstetrics and Gynecology
1. Generally speaking, but the mechanisms of action of contraceptive pills still involve other processes. 2. Yes. 3. There is no reference point, but if contraceptive pills are used continuously, the chances of pregnancy are very low.[Read More] Understanding Pre-Conception Pills: Effectiveness and Concerns Explained
Understanding HPV Screening and Prevention for Men: Key Insights
Male HPV screening and Dear Director Huang, I would like to explain my experience with gynecological outpatient visits. a. In 2019 and 2020, I underwent Pap smear tests, and the results were negative for intraepithelial lesion or malignancy, with findings indicating reactive c...
Dr. Huang Yuande reply Obstetrics and Gynecology
1. HPV may not necessarily be present at that time; even if HPV is present, regular Pap smears are sufficient. 2. It is possible, but the chances are very low. 3. The same local sampling applies. 4. After receiving the vaccine, maintaining local hygiene and having regular Pap sme...[Read More] Understanding HPV Screening and Prevention for Men: Key Insights
Should You Finish Your Menstrual Induction Medication?
Should the menstrual induction medication be taken until completion? Hello doctor, due to a delayed menstruation, I requested a prescription for a menstrual induction medication (Medroxyprogesterone) for 7 days on May 15. However, I have noticed brown discharge over the past two ...
Dr. Huang Yuande reply Obstetrics and Gynecology
It is recommended to take it after meals for better effectiveness.[Read More] Should You Finish Your Menstrual Induction Medication?
Understanding Conception Date: Is It the Same as Intercourse Date?
What is the date of conception? Hello doctor, I would like to ask if the date of conception is the same as the date of intercourse? The doctor mentioned that my due date is November 30, and I would like to know when the date of conception would be. When is the estimated time of p...
Dr. Huang Yuande reply Obstetrics and Gynecology
An egg can survive for about one day after ovulation, while sperm can live for approximately 2 to 3 days. Therefore, the days of intercourse and the day of conception may differ by one or two days. If we count back from the 9th week to the 7th week, that would indicate the day of...[Read More] Understanding Conception Date: Is It the Same as Intercourse Date?
Effectiveness of Emergency Contraceptive Pills After Stopping Use
Emergency contraceptive pill I apologize, but I would like to ask if I have been taking the contraceptive pill on time for nine months, and in the tenth month, I took the pill for nine days after stopping it. Is there still contraceptive effectiveness during those nine days?
Dr. Huang Yuande reply Obstetrics and Gynecology
If you have just stopped taking the medication, there should still be contraceptive effectiveness for up to nine days.[Read More] Effectiveness of Emergency Contraceptive Pills After Stopping Use
Effectiveness of Emergency Contraceptive Pills After Stopping Use
Emergency contraceptive pill I apologize, but I would like to ask if I have been taking the contraceptive pill on time for nine months, and in the tenth month, I took the pill for nine days after stopping it. Is there still contraceptive effectiveness during those nine days?
Dr. Huang Yuande reply Obstetrics and Gynecology
If you have just stopped taking the medication, it should still provide contraceptive effectiveness for up to nine days.[Read More] Effectiveness of Emergency Contraceptive Pills After Stopping Use
How to Correctly Take Emergency Contraceptive Pills: A Guide
How to take emergency contraceptive pills? Hello Doctor, I have finished one pack of the medication "Yueji" and I usually take it around 11-12 PM. I was supposed to take the first pill of the second pack on May 13, but I remembered it on May 14 around 1:00-2:00 PM. I to...
Dr. Huang Yuande reply Obstetrics and Gynecology
It is still timely to supplement in this way, so there is no need to combine it with other methods.[Read More] How to Correctly Take Emergency Contraceptive Pills: A Guide
Understanding Emergency Contraceptive Pills: Effects and Concerns
Regarding Ella emergency contraceptive pill? Hello, doctor. I have a few questions to ask. My girlfriend and I had unprotected intercourse on May 3rd, and she took the emergency contraceptive pill (Ella) within an hour. She experienced light bleeding the following day. Her period...
Dr. Huang Yuande reply Obstetrics and Gynecology
It is normal for your menstrual cycle to change after using emergency contraception pills.[Read More] Understanding Emergency Contraceptive Pills: Effects and Concerns
Missed Period: Understanding Delays and Pregnancy Concerns
Missed menstruation? Hello Doctor, I would like to inquire about my menstrual period that was originally due on April 22, which is now 20 days late according to my app. However, my boyfriend and I have not had sexual intercourse in the past few months, only some manual stimulatio...
Dr. Huang Yuande reply Obstetrics and Gynecology
If there is no sexual intercourse, pregnancy should not occur. Generally, illness or stressful environments can affect the menstrual cycle, which is also a common phenomenon.[Read More] Missed Period: Understanding Delays and Pregnancy Concerns
Understanding the Effects of Emergency Contraceptive Pills: Your Questions Answered
Regarding Ella emergency contraceptive pill? Hello, doctor. I have a few questions to ask. My girlfriend and I had unprotected intercourse on May 3rd, and she took the emergency contraceptive pill (Ella) within an hour. She experienced some light bleeding the next day. Her period...
Dr. Huang Yuande reply Obstetrics and Gynecology
It is normal for your menstrual cycle to change after using emergency contraception pills.[Read More] Understanding the Effects of Emergency Contraceptive Pills: Your Questions Answered
Understanding Abnormal Discharge: Menstrual, Infection, or Early Pregnancy?
Secretions issues Hello Doctor, my last menstrual period was from April 21 to April 27, and I started taking emergency contraceptive pills on April 21. On April 27, I had unprotected intercourse but without ejaculation. I finished the emergency contraceptive pills on May 12, and ...
Dr. Huang Yuande reply Obstetrics and Gynecology
If contraceptive pills are used consistently, pregnancy is unlikely. The pinkish discharge may be caused by an infection; if you are concerned, a urine test can provide clarification.[Read More] Understanding Abnormal Discharge: Menstrual, Infection, or Early Pregnancy?
Emergency Contraceptive Pills: What to Do If You Miss a Dose
Emergency contraceptive pill Hello doctor, I started taking Yejih last month. I was supposed to take the first pill of the second pack on May 13, but I accidentally forgot. I usually take my medication between 10 PM and 11 PM. If I take the missed pill within twelve hours tomorro...
Dr. Huang Yuande reply Obstetrics and Gynecology
No need![Read More] Emergency Contraceptive Pills: What to Do If You Miss a Dose
Can Menstrual Induction Pills Serve as Emergency Contraceptives?
Can menstrual induction medication be used as emergency contraception within 72 hours? Today was the first time I had sexual intercourse with my boyfriend. We weren't able to fully penetrate, but halfway through, my boyfriend suddenly ejaculated (afterward, I forgot to check...
Dr. Huang Yuande reply Obstetrics and Gynecology
No, you should use a specific emergency contraceptive pill, as the concentrations of the medications differ.[Read More] Can Menstrual Induction Pills Serve as Emergency Contraceptives?
Understanding Uterine Fibroids: Can They Become Malignant?
Uterine fibroids Hello Doctor, I would like to inquire about the issue of uterine fibroids becoming malignant. It is difficult to differentiate between uterine fibroids and uterine sarcomas. Is uterine sarcoma a malignant transformation of originally benign fibroids, or is it inh...
Dr. Huang Yuande reply Obstetrics and Gynecology
Fibroids are 99.9% benign; however, if there is an abnormal rapid growth or significant bleeding, further evaluation may be necessary, as the possibility of malignancy cannot be ruled out.[Read More] Understanding Uterine Fibroids: Can They Become Malignant?
Missed Birth Control Pill: What to Do for Effective Contraception?
Taking emergency contraceptive pills? Hello, doctor! I have been taking Yaz (21 tablets) for four months. Yesterday, on May 13th at 10:00 PM, I was supposed to take the first pill of the fifth pack, but I only remembered to take it at 2:00 PM today, which is more than 12 hours la...
Dr. Huang Yuande reply Obstetrics and Gynecology
1. Yes. 2. It is recommended to take 2 pills the next day to make up for the missed dose from the first day. 3. No need for that![Read More] Missed Birth Control Pill: What to Do for Effective Contraception?
Taking Birth Control Pills Backwards: What You Need to Know
Taking emergency contraceptive pills in the wrong order? Hello, doctor. I would like to ask about my situation with the birth control pills. I started taking them from the end of the pack instead of the beginning, and I have been taking them for a week now. Should I continue to t...
Dr. Huang Yuande reply Obstetrics and Gynecology
It is recommended to start taking the medication during your menstrual period for it to be effective as a contraceptive for that cycle. If a pregnancy test shows negative results, it is advised to continue taking the medication.[Read More] Taking Birth Control Pills Backwards: What You Need to Know