Understanding Abnormal Bleeding and Its Connection to Hormonal Issues
Abnormal bleeding Hello Doctor: About 20 days after my last menstrual period ended, I experienced bleeding that was very light, dark red, almost brown in color, and accompanied by clear, sticky discharge. This has been ongoing for about a week. This situation has occurred two or ...
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1. There are many causes of acne, and if a dermatologist cannot resolve the issue, it may be related to hormonal imbalances. A blood test can help determine this. 2. For irregular menstruation, an ultrasound examination can be performed. If there are no issues found, it may be du...[Read More] Understanding Abnormal Bleeding and Its Connection to Hormonal Issues
Addressing Hormonal Deficiency in Pregnant Women: Key Concerns and Solutions
Inquire about issues related to insufficient hormone secretion in pregnant women? Dear Sir/Madam, My daughter is 32 years old and has a two-year-old son. She is currently four months pregnant. This month, during her prenatal check-up, blood tests revealed that her hormone levels...
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With the advancements in ultrasound technology and various prenatal examinations, it is now rare to draw hormones from pregnant women, unless it is during the early stages of pregnancy when a heartbeat is not yet visible, in which case progesterone may be tested as a reference fo...[Read More] Addressing Hormonal Deficiency in Pregnant Women: Key Concerns and Solutions
Understanding Uterine Fibroids: Impact on Urinary Incontinence and Treatment Options
Uterine fibroids Hello, doctor! I am 44 years old and have one son and one daughter, both in their teens. I have a uterine fibroid approximately 5 cm in size, and my uterus is slightly retroverted. I experience severe abdominal pain on the second day of my menstrual period, along...
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1. Menstrual pain is related to fibroids. 2. Urinary incontinence is not related to fibroids; it is generally caused by childbirth or pelvic floor relaxation. 3. Surgery is not always necessary; only severe cases of stress urinary incontinence require surgery, and improvement is ...[Read More] Understanding Uterine Fibroids: Impact on Urinary Incontinence and Treatment Options
Does Inducing Vomiting Affect Your Menstrual Cycle?
Emesis Does inducing vomiting affect the menstrual cycle?
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Generally, it is not common unless you use it daily. If you have any issues, please consult the obstetrics and gynecology outpatient clinic.[Read More] Does Inducing Vomiting Affect Your Menstrual Cycle?
Understanding Menstrual Pain: Causes, Diagnosis, and Solutions for Relief
Dysmenorrhea During junior high school, I didn't experience menstrual pain often, just occasionally. However, since the second year of high school, I have had pain almost every time. I previously consulted a doctor who said I have retrograde menstruation. After a follow-up u...
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1. Most menstrual pain issues are primary, meaning no specific cause can be identified. 2. Some individuals have a retroverted uterus, which can lead to easier menstrual blood reflux, and there are not many effective solutions for this. 3. The situation often improves after marri...[Read More] Understanding Menstrual Pain: Causes, Diagnosis, and Solutions for Relief
Can Pregnant Women Contract Enterovirus from Infected Children?
Enterovirus If the wife is about to give birth and there is a child at home infected with enterovirus, will she be at risk of contracting the virus and potentially transmitting it to the fetus?
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Most cases of enterovirus occur in children, but pregnant women, who have weaker immune systems, also need to be particularly cautious. It is advisable to maintain isolation as much as possible and to frequently wash hands with soap. Hands should be washed before eating anything ...[Read More] Can Pregnant Women Contract Enterovirus from Infected Children?
Risks and Precautions for Pregnant Women with Uterine Fibroids
What should pregnant women with uterine fibroids pay attention to? My wife (30 years old) has uterine fibroids and is three months pregnant. Over the past three months, aside from typical morning sickness, she frequently experiences abdominal pain. We have consulted two doctors; ...
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The impact of uterine fibroids depends on their location and size. If the fibroids are large enough to compress the cervix or birth canal, they can certainly have an effect. However, if they are not, then there is usually no concern. If there is severe abdominal pain or bleeding,...[Read More] Risks and Precautions for Pregnant Women with Uterine Fibroids
Can Dogs Affect Your Pregnancy? Key Insights for Expecting Mothers
Can dogs affect the fetus? Dear Doctor, I am currently living in the United States and am 30 weeks pregnant. I have a small indoor dog. Will this affect my fetus? I love animals and often sleep and play with my dog, but my doctor said it's fine as long as I wash my hands. I...
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1. Being too close to puppies can increase the risk of parasitic infections, as puppies often carry many parasites. It is essential to wash your hands frequently and it is best not to sleep with the puppy. 2. A normal weight gain during pregnancy is about 12 kilograms (until full...[Read More] Can Dogs Affect Your Pregnancy? Key Insights for Expecting Mothers
Understanding Light Menstrual Flow and Post-Menstrual Rectal Bleeding
Blood in the stool and decreased menstrual flow after menstruation? My menstrual cycle ranges from 29 to 35 days, sometimes being delayed and other times arriving early. However, in the past two to three months, my flow has only been heavy for the first two days, with only a litt...
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Three to four days after menstruation, if there is still blood during bowel movements, it is usually related to retained menstrual blood in the uterine cavity that has not been fully expelled. This condition is more common in women with a retroverted uterus. It is advisable to co...[Read More] Understanding Light Menstrual Flow and Post-Menstrual Rectal Bleeding
Understanding Vaginal Discharge: Causes, Symptoms, and Infections
Secretions The usual discharge is predominantly milky white and does not have any odor. There is only some itching before menstruation, and there is pain in the vulva before each menstrual period, which resolves after menstruation. What type of vaginal infection could this be? Ad...
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Before and after menstruation, due to a weakened immune system, infections, especially fungal infections, are common. Vaginal infections can also affect the urethra, particularly after sexual intercourse, leading to urethritis and cystitis. Symptoms of cystitis include frequent u...[Read More] Understanding Vaginal Discharge: Causes, Symptoms, and Infections
Understanding Vulvar Itching: Causes and Long-Term Solutions
Vulvar itching? I have been experiencing discharge issues for a long time (since my teenage years). I consulted a doctor who diagnosed it as a fungal infection and advised me not to use panty liners. However, due to my work situation, not using them causes my underwear to become ...
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Hello, Xiao Qing: Fungal infections are difficult to eradicate and can cause significant itching. Simply buying over-the-counter creams and applying them randomly will not resolve the issue. Fungi typically reside in the vagina, and when the body is in a weakened state with reduc...[Read More] Understanding Vulvar Itching: Causes and Long-Term Solutions
Understanding Women's Health: Tips for Conception and Menstrual Irregularities
Gynecological Consultation 1. What is the normal minimum body temperature for women? 2. I am currently preparing to conceive a second child (a boy), and I am under a lot of stress, which has caused my menstrual cycle to become irregular. As a result, I am unsure how to predict ...
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1. The average body temperature of a woman upon waking in the morning, before getting out of bed, is approximately 36 degrees Celsius. 2. If menstrual cycles are irregular, it is necessary to rely on basal body temperature or commercially available ovulation prediction kits to ...[Read More] Understanding Women's Health: Tips for Conception and Menstrual Irregularities
Understanding Endocrine Disorders: Symptoms and Solutions for Women
Endocrine disorders Every time I take anti-inflammatory medication, I experience itching and a stinging pain at the vaginal opening, along with a lot of discharge. I feel a constant urge to urinate, and I have hardly consumed 100cc of water in a day, yet I still feel the need to ...
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Hello, Xiao Yu: Taking anti-inflammatory medications can easily lead to an overgrowth of vaginal yeast, resulting in symptoms. It's best not to take anti-inflammatory drugs indiscriminately. If you have any questions, please consult a gynecologist.[Read More] Understanding Endocrine Disorders: Symptoms and Solutions for Women
Understanding Fallopian Tube Blockage: Surgery Success and Pregnancy Rates
Obstruction of the drainage catheter? Hello Dr. Jan: Ten years ago, I had an abortion, and later I was diagnosed with fallopian tube obstruction at the hospital. If I undergo surgery, what is the success rate? What is the likelihood of becoming pregnant afterward?
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If the fallopian tube blockage is only on one side, the chances of fertility are still quite high. If both sides are affected, it depends on the severity of the adhesions. Generally speaking, there is about a fifty percent chance of conception. If possible, it is advisable to vis...[Read More] Understanding Fallopian Tube Blockage: Surgery Success and Pregnancy Rates
Understanding Excess Vaginal Discharge: Causes and Solutions
Excessive secretion? I would like to ask about my vaginal discharge, which is quite abundant and often appears beige or light to colorless. However, it frequently has an odor that causes some discomfort. (This has been more severe in the past year or two, and this situation occur...
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Dear Carina: An increase in vaginal discharge with an unusual odor is typically a sign of vaginitis. You should consult a gynecologist for appropriate diagnosis and treatment. If you have any questions, please visit the gynecology outpatient clinic for care.[Read More] Understanding Excess Vaginal Discharge: Causes and Solutions
Does Cocktail Therapy Affect Women's Health During Weight Loss?
Weight loss Cocktail therapy: Does it affect health?
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Cocktail therapy aims to control weight by managing the absorption of fats or carbohydrates. Over the long term, insufficient fat absorption can lead to deficiencies in fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E, K) or side effects such as hypoglycemia. If you have any concerns, please consul...[Read More] Does Cocktail Therapy Affect Women's Health During Weight Loss?
Understanding Endometriosis: Can It Cause Coughing Up Blood?
Hemoptysis? Endometriosis? On November 2nd, I went to the chest medicine outpatient department at Chi Mei Hospital due to coughing up blood. X-rays and sputum tests showed no issues. Since the coughing up of blood coincided with the first day of my menstrual period, the doctor me...
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Dear Miss Lingling, Regarding the condition of endometriosis metastasizing to the lungs, it is indeed possible. As early as 1974, a case was reported by a physician in the UK, where endometrial cells migrated to the lungs via the bloodstream and proliferated there. Mild endometr...[Read More] Understanding Endometriosis: Can It Cause Coughing Up Blood?
Understanding Abnormal Vaginal Discharge: Causes and Solutions
Secretions I have been experiencing a lot of abnormal discharge that is yellow-green in color, and sometimes it is off-white, after my menstrual period. This issue has been bothering me for quite some time. I have seen a doctor and taken medication; the doctor said I should take ...
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Women typically experience increased vaginal discharge before and after menstruation. If the discharge is yellow-green with an unusual odor (fishy) or accompanied by itching, it is generally indicative of a trichomoniasis infection. If symptoms do not improve after three weeks of...[Read More] Understanding Abnormal Vaginal Discharge: Causes and Solutions
Understanding Abnormal Vaginal Discharge: Symptoms and Concerns
Abnormal secretions? Recently, after my menstrual periods, about 3 to 4 weeks later, my vaginal discharge has been different from before. It has a yellow-green color, and I'm not quite sure about the exact shade. It also has a texture somewhat resembling fermented tofu (sorr...
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Yellow-green discharge with an odor is typically a sign of a vaginal infection, commonly referred to as vaginitis. This condition can sometimes lead to pain during vaginal intercourse or itching in the vulvar area. Your symptoms are more indicative of a trichomoniasis infection, ...[Read More] Understanding Abnormal Vaginal Discharge: Symptoms and Concerns
Understanding Gynecological Endocrine Issues: Symptoms and Solutions
Obstetrics and Gynecology - Endocrinology Recently, I have noticed that my vaginal discharge has increased and is more transparent, and sometimes I experience itching in the genital area.
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Vulvar itching and increased discharge are often indicative of a vaginal infection, commonly caused by Candida or Trichomonas infections. It is advisable to consult a gynecologist for an accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment. If the discharge is clear and not accompanied b...[Read More] Understanding Gynecological Endocrine Issues: Symptoms and Solutions