Can You Get Pregnant from Friction and Touch? Understanding Risks
Probability of pregnancy? On December 31, my boyfriend and I had some friction while using a condom, but there was no penetration. After that, he masturbated and ejaculated. Later, after he had showered, he touched my genital area. Am I at risk of becoming pregnant? Or is it unli...
Dr. Huang Yuande reply Obstetrics and Gynecology
1. The chances are slim. 2. Generally, menstruation will occur within a week after eating; if it doesn't come, a pregnancy test should be taken.[Read More] Can You Get Pregnant from Friction and Touch? Understanding Risks
Concerns About Menstrual Irregularities After Unprotected Intercourse
Engaged in sexual activity with another person? I had sexual intercourse on the 12th of last month without using a condom, but I took emergency contraception afterward. I went to the hospital and tested my urine and had an ultrasound, both of which showed no signs of pregnancy. H...
Dr. Huang Yuande reply Obstetrics and Gynecology
Emergency contraceptive pills must be taken within 72 hours to be effective, and they can alter the menstrual cycle, making the timing of the next period unpredictable. If there are concerns, a urine pregnancy test can be taken afterward for reassurance.[Read More] Concerns About Menstrual Irregularities After Unprotected Intercourse
Persistent Abdominal Pain: Navigating Complex Gynecological Issues
Pain that cannot be alleviated? My girlfriend has been experiencing severe pain around her navel for the past month and a half. She has visited many hospitals. In March of this year, she had a right-sided ruptured corpus luteum at Linkou Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, where she wa...
Dr. Huang Yuande reply Obstetrics and Gynecology
It sounds quite complex. Generally, the rupture of a corpus luteum cyst is not uncommon. Is there a possibility of intestinal injury occurring during or after surgery? Or could it be due to the patient's constitution leading to severe adhesions? This requires clinical judgme...[Read More] Persistent Abdominal Pain: Navigating Complex Gynecological Issues
Can Internal Surgical Wounds Reopen Six Months After Laparoscopy?
Can the incision site reopen within six months after surgery? Hello, I underwent laparoscopic surgery for a ruptured corpus luteum in early June of last year. Today, after work, I moved several motorcycles, and shortly afterward, I started experiencing intermittent sharp pain and...
Dr. Huang Yuande reply Obstetrics and Gynecology
1. It shouldn't be a problem. 2. There may be adhesions or other issues; if symptom management does not improve, it would be advisable to have a physician evaluate the situation.[Read More] Can Internal Surgical Wounds Reopen Six Months After Laparoscopy?
Understanding Pregnancy Tests and Ovulation: Your Questions Answered
Pregnancy test/Ovulation test On the second day of my menstrual period, December 17, I had sexual intercourse (my average cycle is 24 or 25 days, lasting about 6 days). I took a pregnancy test on December 26, which showed one line. I tested again on the morning of December 28, an...
Dr. Huang Yuande reply Obstetrics and Gynecology
1. After general sexual intercourse, it takes about a week for the egg to be fertilized and implant into the uterus. Only after implantation does the body gradually produce detectable levels of the hormone hCG, so it typically takes about two weeks to confirm a pregnancy. If ther...[Read More] Understanding Pregnancy Tests and Ovulation: Your Questions Answered
Understanding Irregular Periods: When to Test for Pregnancy and Seek Help
Regarding missed menstruation? In the past three months, my menstrual cycle has been relatively regular, with a 28-day cycle. The menstruation lasted for 7 days on the following dates: 9/30 to 10/6, 10/28 to 11/3, and 11/25 to 12/1. Therefore, this period should be from 12/23 to ...
Dr. Huang Yuande reply Obstetrics and Gynecology
1. If the menstrual cycle is regular at 28 days, the estimated ovulation date in December would be around December 9th. 2. If considering this instance of sexual intercourse, a urine test can be taken approximately 14-21 days later to determine if pregnancy has occurred. 3. S...[Read More] Understanding Irregular Periods: When to Test for Pregnancy and Seek Help
Am I at Risk of Pregnancy After Touching? Your Concerns Addressed
Can I get pregnant? If you and your boyfriend only touched each other's bodies and there was no direct contact with semen or pre-ejaculate fluid, the risk of pregnancy is very low. Since you took emergency contraception within 36 hours, it further reduces the likelihood of p...
Dr. Huang Yuande reply Obstetrics and Gynecology
1. It shouldn't be a problem. 2. I took the emergency contraceptive pill, which has a 99% effectiveness rate.[Read More] Am I at Risk of Pregnancy After Touching? Your Concerns Addressed
Understanding Emergency Contraception and Birth Control Pills: Your Questions Answered
Emergency contraceptive pill Hello doctor, I have been taking the contraceptive pill "Yueji." I started taking the first pill on the second day of my period, and I have been taking it for 13 days, which means until December 27. I missed taking the pills on the 28th and ...
Dr. Huang Yuande reply Obstetrics and Gynecology
1. Taking emergency contraception within 72 hours is effective in providing protection; however, it may disrupt the menstrual cycle, making it unreliable to calculate the safe period using regular methods. 2. Forgetting to take the regular contraceptive pill for 2 days may compro...[Read More] Understanding Emergency Contraception and Birth Control Pills: Your Questions Answered
Understanding CIN1 Diagnosis Without HPV: Implications and Risks
Lesion present but no virus detected? A few months ago, a Pap smear showed CIN 1. After four months of follow-up, the Pap smear indicated inflammation, and the HPV test result was negative, but the biopsy still showed CIN 1. Why is there CIN 1 without the presence of the virus? C...
Dr. Huang Yuande reply Obstetrics and Gynecology
1. During the viral sampling process, it is possible that the virus may not be detected, resulting in a false negative or the detection of a less common HPV type. 2. Vaccination still provides protective benefits, and CIN-1 has a high likelihood of resolving on its own; therefore...[Read More] Understanding CIN1 Diagnosis Without HPV: Implications and Risks
Understanding Implantation Bleeding: Signs and Symptoms Explained
Implantation bleeding during pregnancy? Hello doctor, my menstrual cycle is 31 days and very regular. My period did not arrive on the expected day, and I tested for pregnancy that day with faint lines appearing on both tests, although the lines developed slowly. However, two days...
Dr. Huang Yuande reply Obstetrics and Gynecology
In early pregnancy, it is normal for a small number of individuals to experience light bleeding, and it is usually sufficient to rest and monitor the situation. There are many reasons for bleeding, and implantation bleeding is just a general term.[Read More] Understanding Implantation Bleeding: Signs and Symptoms Explained
Post-Surgery Discomfort After Chocolate Cyst Laparoscopy: What to Expect?
Persistent discomfort after chocolate cyst surgery? I would like to ask the doctor, about two weeks ago I underwent laparoscopic surgery for a chocolate cyst (with out-of-pocket adhesion prevention). Since then, the external wound has scabbed and is starting to fall off, but I st...
Dr. Huang Yuande reply Obstetrics and Gynecology
After surgery, it is common to experience pain related to wound tension, especially following endometriosis surgery, which may involve the separation of adhesions. Therefore, as long as physical condition allows, it is encouraged to engage in more activity.[Read More] Post-Surgery Discomfort After Chocolate Cyst Laparoscopy: What to Expect?
Understanding Endometrial Lesions: What You Need to Know
Does this sentence refer to "endometriosis"? Hello, Doctor: I have some questions that I would like to ask. Could you please answer them? 1. What does "MASS: Endometrial lesion" mean? 2. Is an endometrial lesion the same as endometriosis? 3. Is an endometria...
Dr. Huang Yuande reply Obstetrics and Gynecology
1. A mass refers to a lump, not a medical term. 2. Not necessarily; it translates to damage to the endometrium in Chinese. 3. Yes. 4. No. 5. Like 1.[Read More] Understanding Endometrial Lesions: What You Need to Know
Understanding Post-Pill Bleeding: Pregnancy Risks and Cycle Concerns
Contraceptive pill issues? The menstrual cycle is approximately 28 to 32 days, with the recent cycles being from September 19 to 25, October 21 to 27, and November 18 to 22. After taking emergency contraception on November 30, there was brown discharge on the evening of December ...
Dr. Huang Yuande reply Obstetrics and Gynecology
1. If the medication is taken as prescribed, pregnancy is unlikely. 2. Emergency contraceptive pills can disrupt the menstrual cycle, making it difficult to predict when the next period will occur. 3. Emergency contraceptive pills should be taken within 72 hours (preferably withi...[Read More] Understanding Post-Pill Bleeding: Pregnancy Risks and Cycle Concerns
Can Tamoxifen Users Receive the Cervical Cancer Vaccine?
Cervical cancer vaccine & Tamoxifen Hello, Director: A 40-year-old patient with stage I breast cancer, who has completed chemotherapy and radiotherapy, is currently taking Tamoxifen. Can she receive the cervical cancer vaccine while on Tamoxifen? Thank you, Director.
Dr. Huang Yuande reply Obstetrics and Gynecology
Sure, remember to have regular abdominal ultrasounds.[Read More] Can Tamoxifen Users Receive the Cervical Cancer Vaccine?
Understanding HPV and Vaccination Concerns in Women's Health
Viral infection issues? 1. Does getting the COVID-19 vaccine weaken the immune system? I've heard that many people feel unwell after receiving it. 2. Last year, my HPV screening result was negative, but the Pap smear showed inflammation. Can HPV infection turn into cancer ...
Dr. Huang Yuande reply Obstetrics and Gynecology
1. This is not the case; only a small number of individuals with特殊體質 may experience allergic reactions, but the likelihood is extremely low. 2. No, even if infected with HPV, it takes 5 to 10 years for it to potentially develop into cancer. 3. This is an unnecessary worry. 4. ...[Read More] Understanding HPV and Vaccination Concerns in Women's Health
Can Women with Ovarian Cysts Safely Consume Red Date Extract?
Is it safe to consume red date extract if I have ovarian cysts? Dear Director Huang, I have been suffering from iron deficiency anemia for a long time, with hemoglobin levels ranging from approximately 8.5 to 9 based on my lab reports. In the past two years, I was also informed ...
Dr. Huang Yuande reply Obstetrics and Gynecology
If the ovarian chocolate cyst is only 2 centimeters, special treatment is generally not necessary. The red date extract you consume, as long as it's not in excessive amounts, typically won't have any adverse effects.[Read More] Can Women with Ovarian Cysts Safely Consume Red Date Extract?
Understanding Tamoxifen for Breast Cancer: Side Effects and Menstrual Changes
Breast cancer medication - Tamoxifen Hello Doctor: I have been diagnosed with stage I breast cancer and will be taking Tamoxifen as part of my treatment. I have not received any menopausal injections and have not yet reached menopause. I am aware of the side effects of Tamoxifen,...
Dr. Huang Yuande reply Obstetrics and Gynecology
1. Generally, side effects occur only with long-term use, so it is recommended to have an ultrasound examination by a gynecologist every 3 to 6 months. 2. Some spotting is common; typically, the thickness of the endometrium is measured via ultrasound to determine if there is hype...[Read More] Understanding Tamoxifen for Breast Cancer: Side Effects and Menstrual Changes
Understanding Pap Smear Results After C-Section: What New Moms Should Know
Is that really the case? Two months after a cesarean section, I had a Pap smear, and the result was 4 ASCUS. I also had a HPV test, which was negative. The doctor advised me to have a Pap smear every year since the HPV result was negative. The doctor mentioned that hormonal chang...
Dr. Huang Yuande reply Obstetrics and Gynecology
1. It is safe to perform a Pap smear again after six months, as postpartum changes can indeed affect cell morphology and make interpretation difficult. 2. Normal hygiene practices and a strong immune system undoubtedly contribute to the suppression of viruses![Read More] Understanding Pap Smear Results After C-Section: What New Moms Should Know
Is There a Risk of Pregnancy After Protected Intercourse?
Is there a risk of pregnancy with this? On November 18, I had intercourse with my girlfriend using a condom. After ejaculation, I continued to thrust a few more times. Afterward, I checked the condom by filling it with water and found no leaks. Is there a risk of pregnancy in thi...
Dr. Huang Yuande reply Obstetrics and Gynecology
In principle, it is difficult to rule out the possibility of leakage. A used condom should be disposed of properly, although the chances of leakage are low.[Read More] Is There a Risk of Pregnancy After Protected Intercourse?
Can Children Get Ovarian Cancer Before Menstruation?
Can children get ovarian cancer? Can a child who hasn't started menstruating develop ovarian cancer? I've seen reports of 6.7-year-old children being diagnosed. A few days ago, I suddenly experienced severe abdominal pain, but it went away quickly.
Dr. Huang Yuande reply Obstetrics and Gynecology
1. Yes. 2. Abdominal pain is not necessarily an ovarian issue; it is advisable to have a doctor examine it.[Read More] Can Children Get Ovarian Cancer Before Menstruation?