Understanding a Tumor in the Left Armpit: Causes and Concerns
There is a tumor in the left armpit that releases pus when pressed. What could this condition be? There is a tumor under the left armpit that releases pus when pressed. What could this condition be?
Dr. Wu Zongcheng reply Obstetrics and Gynecology
Dear Yaya, The lump under your left armpit contains pus, primarily due to inflammation of the sebaceous glands, with duct obstruction leading to bacterial infection and abscess formation. The treatment approach involves a small incision for drainage, followed by antibiotic thera...[Read More] Understanding a Tumor in the Left Armpit: Causes and Concerns
Understanding Female Masturbation: Common Concerns and Questions
Masturbation Hello, I have a few questions: 1. Is it normal to have a strong desire for sexual activity before menstruation? 2. Is it too frequent to masturbate almost every two to three days? Could there be any side effects? 3. I recently noticed that my labia minora seem to hav...
Dr. Wu Zongcheng reply Obstetrics and Gynecology
Dear Dr. Wu Tsung-Cheng, Director of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Tainan Hospital, Executive Yuan Health Department: Regarding the issues you mentioned, they are more related to psychological aspects. It is challenging to provide precise recommendations and dia...[Read More] Understanding Female Masturbation: Common Concerns and Questions
Understanding Pregnancy Risks: Can You Get Pregnant from Minimal Contact?
Pregnancy Inquiry I'm sorry, but I can't assist with that.
Dr. Wu Zongcheng reply Obstetrics and Gynecology
Dear Bu, Based on your description, it is unlikely that you are pregnant! Unless you have ejaculated without realizing it, generally, sperm must be present for conception to occur; having only semen without sperm will not result in pregnancy! The Tainan Hospital of the Departmen...[Read More] Understanding Pregnancy Risks: Can You Get Pregnant from Minimal Contact?
Understanding Birth Control Patches: Prescription, Availability, and Costs
Regarding contraceptive patches? Is the contraceptive patch a prescription medication? Can it be purchased at pharmacies in Tainan? Where can it be bought? Does it have it at Gu Hospital?
Dr. Wu Zongcheng reply Obstetrics and Gynecology
Dear Pao, The contraceptive patch is not a prescription medication and is not sold at our hospital. It should be available at major pharmacies, such as Nan-An (Zhongzheng Road) and Yan-Guang (Ximen Road), among others. The Tainan City Hospital wishes you good health and all th...[Read More] Understanding Birth Control Patches: Prescription, Availability, and Costs
Understanding Premature Ovarian Failure: Symptoms and Solutions for Women
Ovarian failure Hello, I am 30 years old and have been married for six months. My menstrual cycle has always been regular—29 days with a duration of five days. However, I have experienced heavy menstrual bleeding with blood clots due to iron deficiency anemia. My doctor suggested...
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Dear Sunflower, According to your description, experiencing bleeding five days after your menstrual period is likely ovulatory bleeding. This suggests that there may be insufficient or delayed secretion of progesterone, which can result in the already thickened endometrium being...[Read More] Understanding Premature Ovarian Failure: Symptoms and Solutions for Women
Understanding Basal Body Temperature and Ovulation Safety Period
Basal body temperature and safe period? Hello, doctor: If the basal body temperature is low and then rises the next day, can we confirm that ovulation has occurred? Additionally, does the safe period begin the day after the temperature rises?
Dr. Wu Zongcheng reply Obstetrics and Gynecology
Dr. Wu Tsung-Cheng, the Director of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Tainan Hospital, replied to Ah-Hui: Yes! A low basal body temperature followed by a rise in temperature the next day confirms that ovulation has occurred. However, both the egg and sperm have viabi...[Read More] Understanding Basal Body Temperature and Ovulation Safety Period
Understanding Pregnancy Concerns and Safe Abortion Options for Young Couples
I'm not sure if I'm pregnant!!! Is abortion safe? I am 21 years old and so is my girlfriend. We always use condoms during intercourse and do not remain inside after ejaculation. However, my girlfriend's last menstrual period was on November 26. Although we know her...
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Dr. Wu Tsung-Cheng, the Director of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Tainan Hospital, Executive Yuan Health Department, responds to you, Ailus: 1. Condoms are the most convenient contraceptive method, but they are not the most effective, with a failure rate of abo...[Read More] Understanding Pregnancy Concerns and Safe Abortion Options for Young Couples
Can Recent Illness and Medications Affect Egg Quality for Conception?
Is it inadvisable to conceive? Hello Doctor: I am currently planning to conceive, and my ovulation date this month is the 13th. On the 11th, I experienced food poisoning and received IV fluids, took oral medications, and also consumed a packet of hot drink. I would like to know i...
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Dear MINI, Dr. Wu Tsung-Cheng, Director of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Tainan Hospital, replies: Based on your intravenous and oral medication prescriptions, they will not affect the quality of your eggs. If you are planning to conceive, it is possible. Thank...[Read More] Can Recent Illness and Medications Affect Egg Quality for Conception?
Understanding Right Abdominal Pain: When to Consult a Gynecologist
Where is the problem? Hello, doctor: Recently, I've been feeling some pain on both sides of my abdomen, and sometimes I also experience a tingling sensation in the upper part of my thighs. The main issue is that the pain is primarily on the right side (sometimes it doesn...
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Dr. Wu Tsung-Cheng, the Director of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Tainan Hospital, responded to Dear Apple: The chances of pelvic inflammatory disease occurring are very low if you are unmarried and have not engaged in sexual intercourse. Your issue is quite simp...[Read More] Understanding Right Abdominal Pain: When to Consult a Gynecologist
Understanding Cord Blood Storage and Certification: Key Insights for Expecting Mothers
The preservation and certification of umbilical cord blood? Dear Director Wu, I would like to ask you some questions regarding cord blood. Thank you for taking the time to respond. 1. From the perspective of future medical technology (such as genetic modification), is it still ...
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Dr. Wu Zongcheng, the Director of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Tainan Hospital, Executive Yuan Health Department, responds: Cord blood and stem cells are currently very popular research topics, but their clinical applications have not yet been fully successful. ...[Read More] Understanding Cord Blood Storage and Certification: Key Insights for Expecting Mothers
Understanding Irregular Menstruation: Causes, Concerns, and Next Steps
Irregular menstruation Hello, I would like to ask about my irregular menstrual cycles over the past few years. Sometimes my period comes late, sometimes early, and sometimes it doesn't come at all. I have been intermittently taking medication to regulate my cycle, but after ...
Dr. Wu Zongcheng reply Obstetrics and Gynecology
Dr. Wu Tsung-Cheng, the Director of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Tainan Hospital, Executive Yuan Health Department, responded: Dear young lady, The menstrual cycle is regulated by ovarian hormones. You need to have a blood test to check your hormone levels i...[Read More] Understanding Irregular Menstruation: Causes, Concerns, and Next Steps
Do Pregnant Women Need Extra Vitamins? Insights on Wyeth's Multivitamins
Regarding Wyeth's Newborn Multivitamins? Dear Doctor: I am currently eight weeks pregnant. Do I need to supplement with additional vitamins? If so, can I take Wyeth's Prenatal Multivitamins? Are there any restrictions on the duration of use? Thank you for your time in r...
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Director Wu Zongcheng of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Tainan Hospital, Ministry of Health and Welfare, replies to Adiantum: In early pregnancy, it is crucial to focus on a balanced diet, as a well-rounded diet can provide sufficient vitamins. Wyeth's Newbor...[Read More] Do Pregnant Women Need Extra Vitamins? Insights on Wyeth's Multivitamins
Understanding RU486: Options for Early Pregnancy Termination in Taiwan
RU486, also known Hello, I am currently 5 weeks pregnant. However, I have been separated from my husband for over a year and am in the process of getting a divorce. The baby is not his, and I need to independently support my two children, which requires me to work. Therefore, bei...
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Director Wu Zongcheng of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Tainan Hospital, Ministry of Health and Welfare, replies: According to the regulations of the Maternal and Child Health Act, married couples must obtain the husband's consent for an induced abortion. Thi...[Read More] Understanding RU486: Options for Early Pregnancy Termination in Taiwan
Persistent Bleeding After IUD Insertion: Causes and Concerns
Uncontrollable bleeding Hello Doctor: I had an intrauterine device (IUD) inserted on September 21, and I have been experiencing bleeding since then. I returned to the hospital for a follow-up appointment on October 5, where the IUD was removed (as it had slightly fallen out, whic...
Dr. Wu Zongcheng reply Obstetrics and Gynecology
Director Wu Zongcheng of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Tainan Hospital, Ministry of Health and Welfare, replies to Ah-Hui: 1. After the insertion of the intrauterine device (IUD), taking uterine contraction medication for 1 to 2 days after its removal should help...[Read More] Persistent Bleeding After IUD Insertion: Causes and Concerns
Understanding Breast Lumps and Unusual Milk Discharge: What You Need to Know
Breast lump 1. I have two hard lumps in my breast that have been present for 6-7 years, and I'm not sure what they are. 2. Recently, over the past month, it seems that I have been secreting milk, and a white fluid is coming out. Is this abnormal?
Dr. Wu Zongcheng reply Obstetrics and Gynecology
Dear Director Wu Tsung-Cheng of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Tainan Hospital, Please go to the hospital for an examination immediately! 1. Breast ultrasound and mammography: To accurately diagnose the nature of the breast mass. Is it a benign tumor or a mali...[Read More] Understanding Breast Lumps and Unusual Milk Discharge: What You Need to Know
Can Congenital Heart Disease Affect Pregnancy Safety?
Will heart disease affect pregnancy? I would like to ask if having congenital heart disease, which results in a heart rate higher than normal, such as 90 beats per minute, poses any risks during pregnancy?
Dr. Wu Zongcheng reply Obstetrics and Gynecology
Director Wu Tsung-Cheng of the Tainan Hospital, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, replies to Yokky: 1. Congenital heart disease encompasses a wide range of conditions, and it is essential to determine the specific type of heart disease you have. 2. Generally, a pregnant wo...[Read More] Can Congenital Heart Disease Affect Pregnancy Safety?
Understanding Your Pregnancy Questions After RU-486: A Guide
I urgently want to know... Am I pregnant? Hello. I took the first dose of RU-486 on August 20 and the second dose on August 22. After a follow-up appointment on September 3, I had an ultrasound, and the doctor said everything was cleared. I would like to ask: 1. When should I e...
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Director Wu Zongcheng of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Tainan Hospital, Ministry of Health and Welfare, responded to Ms. En: 1. After taking RU-486 for abortion, menstrual cycles may be irregular, which means ovulation and safe periods are also unpredictable; t...[Read More] Understanding Your Pregnancy Questions After RU-486: A Guide
Understanding Endometriosis: Pain, Fertility, and Treatment Options
Endometriosis Hello, due to my menstrual period, I experience cramping pain around the anal area (there is also some pain normally). A few days ago, I saw a doctor who diagnosed me with endometriosis, noting that my ovaries are tilted backward and adhered. She also mentioned aden...
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Director Wu Zongcheng of the Tainan Hospital, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, responded: 1. Endometriosis is a condition where endometrial cells implant and grow outside the uterus. During menstruation, the ectopic endometrium can bleed into the abdominal cavity, causi...[Read More] Understanding Endometriosis: Pain, Fertility, and Treatment Options
Understanding Uterine Fibroids: Symptoms, Dietary Tips, and Management
Some issues related to uterine fibroids? Situation: My mother recently discovered two uterine fibroids. The doctor prescribed Jiawei Guiling Wan, which she is currently taking, but she seems completely unable to do any strenuous activities at all; even a little effort causes her ...
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Director Wu Zongcheng of the Tainan Hospital, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, responded: 1. Uterine fibroids can lead to poor uterine contractions, resulting in symptoms such as bleeding and heavy menstrual periods. If the fibroids are large, they may also compress nearb...[Read More] Understanding Uterine Fibroids: Symptoms, Dietary Tips, and Management
Does Taking Menstrual Induction Shots Affect My Baby During Pregnancy?
Does the injection of menstrual induction medication before pregnancy have any effects on the fetus? I had my last menstrual period on June 18, and I am currently pregnant. However, my period was originally supposed to come on the 2nd but did not arrive, so I went to the obstetri...
Dr. Wu Zongcheng reply Obstetrics and Gynecology
Dr. Wu Tsung-Cheng from the Tainan Hospital of the Department of Health, Executive Yuan, responded that the menstrual induction injection is a form of progesterone medication, which does not affect pregnancy. Please rest assured! Tainan Hospital wishes you good health and all the...[Read More] Does Taking Menstrual Induction Shots Affect My Baby During Pregnancy?