Early Pregnancy Concerns: Nausea, Constipation, and Spotting
Early pregnancy Dear Doctor, I am currently in the early stages of pregnancy and have not yet been able to see a heartbeat on the ultrasound. I have the following concerns: 1. Morning sickness: I feel nauseous from the usual foods I eat, which has led to a reduced appetite and ...
Dr. Zhong Yipei reply Obstetrics and Gynecology
Hello Kelly: 1. Pregnant women should limit their coffee intake to no more than two cups per day. 2. If there is bleeding in early pregnancy, it is best to take medications to support the pregnancy and to have regular ultrasound follow-ups. Thank you! Dr. Chang, responding on beh...[Read More] Early Pregnancy Concerns: Nausea, Constipation, and Spotting
Understanding Abnormal Bleeding: Is It Menopause or Something Else?
Abnormal bleeding Hello, my menstrual period was from November 1 to November 8, and since November 15, I have been experiencing light bleeding daily (sometimes accompanied by mild bloating in my abdomen and chest). My menstrual cycle has typically been quite regular, around 30 da...
Dr. Zhong Yipei reply Obstetrics and Gynecology
Hello Awen: Your symptoms are more indicative of hormonal imbalance. It is recommended to undergo a blood test and adjust your medication accordingly. Thank you! Dr. Zhang, on behalf of.[Read More] Understanding Abnormal Bleeding: Is It Menopause or Something Else?
Understanding Light and Dark Menstrual Flow: What It Means for Your Health
The menstrual flow is light and appears dark brown? Hello Dr. Zhong: My menstrual cycle usually starts on the 25th of each month, but since September 25th, I have been using panty liners every day until now, October 12th. The color of my menstrual flow is a dark brown, and the am...
Dr. Zhong Yipei reply Obstetrics and Gynecology
Hello Yan Yan: Based on your description, it may be due to hormonal imbalance or abnormalities in the uterus and cervix. I recommend undergoing an ultrasound, pelvic examination, or blood tests to determine the cause, and then treatment can be based on the findings. Thank you! Dr...[Read More] Understanding Light and Dark Menstrual Flow: What It Means for Your Health
Can Finger Stimulation Disrupt Menstrual Cycles? Understanding the Impact
Irregular menstrual cycle? Hello, doctor. I would like to ask if using fingers for a woman’s self-stimulation until orgasm can disrupt her menstrual cycle. My girlfriend has been experiencing irregular periods, sometimes not coming for two months. Could this be the reason, or are...
Dr. Zhong Yipei reply Obstetrics and Gynecology
Hello, the behavior you mentioned is unlikely to cause menstrual irregularities. There are many reasons for irregular periods, including age, genetic predisposition, stress, lifestyle factors, and other endocrine disorders (such as polycystic ovary syndrome, thyroid issues, and p...[Read More] Can Finger Stimulation Disrupt Menstrual Cycles? Understanding the Impact
Essential Prenatal Screening: Understanding Tests for Down Syndrome and More
Prenatal examination items Hello, doctor! I have several questions. 1. If I undergo a quadruple marker screening for Down syndrome (which can detect neural tube defects), should I also test for spinal muscular atrophy? 2. What is the risk of miscarriage associated with amniocente...
Dr. Zhong Yipei reply Obstetrics and Gynecology
Hello: Your questions are answered as follows: 1. The quadruple marker screening for Down syndrome (which can detect neural tube defects) and spinal muscular atrophy are different tests and cannot replace each other. 2. Amniocentesis has approximately a 0.5% risk of causing misca...[Read More] Essential Prenatal Screening: Understanding Tests for Down Syndrome and More
Understanding Early Pregnancy Bleeding: Causes and Concerns
Early pregnancy bleeding Dear Dr. Zhong: I am 5 weeks pregnant. Five days ago, I started experiencing brown spotting. I have already seen a doctor who prescribed progesterone for me. It seems to have little effect; I only notice that if I move less, the bleeding is reduced. The d...
Dr. Zhong Yipei reply Obstetrics and Gynecology
Hello: In addition to the treatment with medications to support the pregnancy, the most important aspects are bed rest and follow-up ultrasounds. If necessary, a pelvic examination should be performed, as cervical lesions (such as polyps, vascular abnormalities, etc.) may also ca...[Read More] Understanding Early Pregnancy Bleeding: Causes and Concerns
Understanding Fetal Heart Rate Drops During Labor: What to Know
May I ask the doctor? Doctor, during the labor process, if the fetal heart rate drops to between 50 and 90 beats per minute, is there any significance? Will it affect the fetus? Thank you for your response.
Dr. Zhong Yipei reply Obstetrics and Gynecology
Miss Hsiao-Tung, thank you for your question. First, may I ask if this is based on your personal experience? Now, let me address your question. Generally, if there is a persistent decrease in fetal heart rate without uterine contractions, it is not a good sign. However, if the de...[Read More] Understanding Fetal Heart Rate Drops During Labor: What to Know
Safe Topical Treatments for Pregnant Women: Creams and Eye Drops
excuse me? Hello, could you please recommend two or three common topical ointments and eye drops that pregnant women can use for skin itching and dry eyes? Also, can "Mometasone Furoate" and "Otsuka Pharmaceutical's Gentamicin Ointment" be used? Thank you...
Dr. Zhong Yipei reply Obstetrics and Gynecology
Hello Mr. Yeh, thank you for your question. Pregnant women can use Mupirocin to treat insect bites, minor burns, scalds, and cuts without any issues. As for the medicinal ingredients and types of conditions treated by Jin San Ma ointment, further investigation is needed. For topi...[Read More] Safe Topical Treatments for Pregnant Women: Creams and Eye Drops