Abdominal pain, Obstetrics and Gynecology FAQ

Three weeks after ectopic pregnancy surgery, bleeding? On July 5th, I underwent a right salpingectomy due to an ectopic pregnancy. I stopped bleeding approximately three days later. However, on July 26th, I experienced bleeding similar to a menstrual period, where a regular pad b...

Lower abdominal pain? Hello Doctor, I have been experiencing lower abdominal pain since around February or March of this year. At first, I thought it was a gastrointestinal issue, so I delayed seeking help for a long time. Eventually, I went to see a gynecologist and was diagnose...

Is it pregnancy? Hello doctor, I apologize for bothering you again. Regarding the situation from yesterday, my girlfriend and I had sexual intercourse on July 18th. We used a condom, but it accidentally broke at the end (although I did not ejaculate). We did not continue afterwar...

Endometriosis I had bleeding after intercourse last night, which was more than just a little spotting like I usually experience. This time, it even stained the sheets. I researched online and found that I might have endometriosis. I experience menstrual cramps and lower back pain...

Is it possible to become pregnant? Hello doctor, my girlfriend and I had sexual intercourse on July 18th. We used a condom, but it accidentally broke at the end (though I did not ejaculate). We did not continue afterward, and I took emergency contraception (Ella) within an hour. ...

Increased vaginal discharge? Hello Dr. Liu, my menstrual period ended on July 7th. Ten days later, on July 17th, I began to notice a discharge (colorless and odorless) that was clear and egg-white in consistency. I initially thought it would stop after two or three days, but it h...

Brown discharge after menstruation, accompanied by lower abdominal pain? This menstrual cycle is unusual. From July 12 to July 13, there was brown discharge, but it was minimal and did not progress. Then on July 17, there was pink discharge, and by July 18, menstruation started. ...

Endometriosis with uterine adhesions? The doctor said I have endometriosis and adhesions in my uterus. I went for an examination due to abdominal pain, and the doctor recommended an ultrasound. The ultrasound showed adhesions, which are causing the pain. The doctor suggested that...

Delayed menstruation? The last menstrual period started on June 1-5, and there was sexual intercourse on June 15 with condom use. By the expected date of June 29, menstruation has not occurred, and as of July 3, it is still absent. From June 16-23, there was a trip to Thailand wh...

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) and the use of emergency contraceptive pills? Hello, Doctor. I am a patient with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and have been using menstrual regulation medication prescribed by my gynecologist for nearly a year. I have had adjustments to the do...

Masturbation with trace amounts of blood? Hello, is it normal to have a small amount of blood after masturbation? A month ago, I experienced this when my period hadn't arrived yet, and it lasted for 1-5 days. Now it has suddenly occurred again, but I don't have any abdo...

Urgent, pregnancy test-related questions? Hello, Doctor: My last menstrual period was on June 9, the one before that was on May 2, and the one before that was on March 20. My cycles have been longer, about 40 days. I had unprotected intercourse on July 7, but there was no ejacula...

I don't know what happened? I have recently been taking Diane contraceptive pills to regulate my menstrual cycle. This morning, I noticed a significant amount of white, thick discharge from my vagina, which is unusual for me in the mornings. I've been experiencing this ...

Left lower abdominal pain and it feels slightly larger than the right lower abdomen? During the ovulation period on July 2, I experienced alternating abdominal pain on both sides (with more pronounced sharp pain in the left lower abdomen), diarrhea, and brownish discharge with bl...

Delayed menstruation? If a woman performs oral sex and then mixes saliva with prostate fluid, spitting it onto the penis, and the male partner subsequently uses that hand (either partially dry or fully dry) to insert into the vagina, and the woman experiences a delayed menstrual ...

Occasional abdominal cramping, chances of pregnancy, and menstrual issues? From June 17 to June 23, I had my menstrual period. During the period, I had sexual intercourse on June 21. Since the day before yesterday, I have been experiencing occasional cramping in my lower abdomen,...

Ergonovine is a uterotonic medication? Hello Dr. Tsao, On June 14 (Friday), I underwent a medical abortion. Aside from experiencing significant pain and passing blood clots that day, I did not have much discomfort in the following days. However, yesterday, June 18, I suddenly ex...

Can prostate medications be taken together with analgesics and hemostatic agents? Hello Dr. Tsao: I was prescribed Misoprostol (Cytotec), Acetaminophen, and Tranexamic Acid capsules for a medical abortion due to a missed miscarriage. I would like to ask: Is it common to take all ...

Are you pregnant? On May 22, I had sexual intercourse with a condom and there was no ejaculation inside. On May 31, I took a pregnancy test and it showed one line. After that, I visited a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner and took herbal medicine, and my menstruation star...

Hysteroscopy post-operative care? Hello, I had a hysteroscopic polypectomy on May 27th. On the day of the surgery and the following day, I experienced very little brown discharge. By the third and fourth days, the bleeding increased and included some red blood, similar to the beg...