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Understanding PMS Symptoms: Are You Pregnant or Just About to Menstruate?

Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) On February 28, sexual intercourse occurred, and subsequent sexual activities were protected. A pregnancy test on March 16 was negative. Recently, there has been an increase in acne, abdominal pain, and sensitivity in the nipples, which can be painful ...


Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, a negative pregnancy test 12 days after sexual intercourse indicates that you are unlikely to be pregnant. You can simply monitor the situation. Wishing you good health.

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Understanding PMS Symptoms: Are You Pregnant or Just About to Menstruate?

Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) On February 28, sexual intercourse occurred, and subsequent sexual activities were protected. A pregnancy test on March 16 was negative. Recently, there has been an increase in acne, abdominal pain, and sensitivity in the nipples, which can be painful ...


Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, I have already responded to your inquiry. Wishing you good health.

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Understanding Pregnancy Chances After Unprotected Intercourse: Key Insights

Probability of Pregnancy Hello Doctor, my menstrual periods last month and the month before started on the 26th, and they have been very regular. I experience unilateral lower abdominal pain during ovulation. Last month's period started on the 26th and ended on the 3rd, with...


Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, the likelihood of pregnancy should be low; just monitor the situation. Wishing you good health.

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Understanding Delayed Menstruation and Abdominal Pain in Women

Lower abdominal bloating and pain? Hello doctor, my last menstrual period was from January 19 to January 24. My next period was expected on February 29, and I had sexual intercourse on February 27 (with ejaculation). I took emergency contraception within 48 hours, but as of now, ...


Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, if you are not pregnant, it is recommended to visit a gynecologist to take medication to induce menstruation. Wishing you good health.

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Understanding Menstrual Cycle Changes and Medication Effects

Issues related to menstrual regulation medications? Hello, doctor: My menstrual period started on January 28, so I expected it to start on February 28 as well. However, I had something to attend to in early March, so I bought medication to delay my period and started taking it on...


Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, your medication schedule seems a bit disorganized. Please visit the obstetrics and gynecology department for a medication adjustment. Wishing you good health.

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Pregnancy Test Concerns: Understanding Results After Unprotected Sex

Pregnancy test questions? Hello doctor, I would like to ask about an incident on February 16 when I had sexual intercourse (without a condom, but it was brief and there was no ejaculation). On March 5, I suddenly experienced upper abdominal pain and nausea, and after seeing a doc...


Dr. Zhang Kunmin Reply:
Hello, the questioner: There is a possibility of pregnancy even if ejaculation has not occurred during intercourse, as pre-ejaculatory fluid may contain sperm. The situation you mentioned does not significantly affect this possibility. It is recommended to check for pregnancy if ...

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Understanding Right Lower Abdominal Pain: Ovulation or Endometriosis?

Right lower abdominal tenderness? My menstrual cycle is relatively regular, usually occurring every 26 to 38 days. Recently, I've been experiencing tenderness in the lower right abdomen (the family medicine doctor mentioned it is near the uterus and ovaries), and occasionall...


Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, if you still feel unwell, it is recommended to see a gynecologist for an examination. Wishing you good health.

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Understanding the Risks of Unprotected Sex and Emergency Contraception

I would like to confirm the likelihood of the following situation being true? Due to personal reasons, I was unable to accompany my partner to the doctor and only provided a significant amount of money for their use. The following information is based on what I learned from other...


Dr. Lin Xinwang Reply:
Hello Mr. Yu: The medical situation indicates early pregnancy, with the possibility of incomplete miscarriage. However, it is not possible to confirm the timing of the pregnancy. The timeline does not align, as sexual intercourse occurred on January 11 and the miscarriage on Janu...

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Understanding Endometriosis: CA-125 Levels and Diagnosis Explained

Endometriosis I went to see a doctor because my period was late. During the ultrasound, the doctor mentioned that there is a mass attached to the uterine wall and the ovary. However, my CA-125 level was 12.53. The doctor said it is an endometrioma, as I only experience occasional...


Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, the values are normal; however, it is still recommended to follow up. Wishing you good health.

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Understanding Pregnancy Risk and Abdominal Pain After Unprotected Sex

Pregnancy probability abdominal pain? Hello, on February 12, I had unprotected intercourse, but it was stopped quickly due to pain. There was no ejaculation, but I am concerned about the pre-ejaculate fluid. I took emergency contraception (Plan B) 7 hours later. I have a history ...


Dr. Chen Zhiyu Reply:
Hello, it is recommended to practice safe behaviors to reduce the risk of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and also to avoid unintended pregnancies. If you experience a delayed menstrual period, you can take a home pregnancy test or visit a gynecologist for examination. Tha...

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Understanding Lower Abdominal Pain and Pregnancy Chances After Unprotected Sex

Lower abdominal pain and the likelihood of pregnancy? On February 12, I had intercourse with my boyfriend without a condom and without ejaculation. Due to pain, it ended quickly. My boyfriend had an ejaculation three hours prior, but I am concerned about the possibility of pre-ej...


Dr. Zhang Kunmin Reply:
Hello, the effectiveness of emergency contraception is not 100%, with a failure rate of about 3%. Additionally, early pregnancy may not present specific symptoms, and subjective symptoms cannot be used to make a determination. It is advisable to consult a physician for a check-up...

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Understanding Lower Abdominal Pain and Pregnancy Chances After Unprotected Sex

Lower abdominal pain and the probability of pregnancy? On February 12, I had intercourse with my boyfriend without a condom and without ejaculation. Due to pain, it ended quickly. My boyfriend had an ejaculation three hours prior, but I was concerned about the pre-ejaculate fluid...


Dr. Zhang Kunmin Reply:
Hello, the effectiveness of emergency contraceptive pills is not 100%, with a failure rate of about 3%. Additionally, early pregnancy may not present specific symptoms, and subjective symptoms cannot be used to make a judgment. It is advisable to consult a physician for a check-u...

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Can Oral Sex and Fingering Lead to Pregnancy? Understanding Your Concerns

Are you pregnant? I had sexual intercourse with my boyfriend on February 7, and I performed oral sex on him, swallowing his semen. After that, we kissed, and he licked my vulva. Could this lead to pregnancy? We used a condom during vaginal intercourse, but later he inserted his f...


Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, you should not be pregnant. Just wait and see. Wishing you good health.

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Understanding Ovulation: Pregnancy Chances and Timing Explained

How many times to have intercourse during ovulation? Hello Doctor, my menstrual cycle has always been regular, arriving on the 26th of last month and this month. I finished my period on the 1st of this month, and on the 6th, I had sexual intercourse with my boyfriend. Initially, ...


Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, you should not be pregnant; just observe for now. If your menstrual cycle is regular, it is likely just a software issue. Wishing you good health.

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Emergency Contraceptive Pills: Understanding Usage and Effects

Emergency contraceptive pill On January 23, the condom broke. Although my period was about to arrive, I was really scared, so I took emergency contraception. My period started on January 29 (it has always been around the same time). From February 4 to 5, I had some light spotting...


Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, you should not be pregnant. Wishing you good health.

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Emergency Contraceptive Pills: Understanding Usage and Side Effects

Emergency contraceptive pill On January 23, the condom broke. Although my period was about to come, I was really scared, so I took emergency contraception. My period started on January 29 (it has always been around the same time). On February 4-5, I had intercourse again, and on ...


Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, you should not be pregnant; just monitor the situation. Wishing you good health.

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Understanding Endometriosis in Transgender Individuals: Symptoms and Treatment

Endometriosis First of all, I am a transgender individual who has been on hormone therapy for over five years. While on medication, I experienced symptoms similar to premenstrual syndrome, and over the past year, I have also had abdominal pain, particularly in the lower left abdo...


Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, it should not be endometriosis. If you experience any discomfort, please consult other specialists. Wishing you good health.

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Understanding Abdominal Pain and Irregular Periods: Pregnancy Concerns

Occasional abdominal discomfort and cramping raises concerns about the possibility of pregnancy? Last month, my menstrual cycle suddenly became irregular. I usually have a regular period that starts around the 25th of each month with a cycle of about 30 days. However, on December...


Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, the likelihood of pregnancy should be low. A pregnancy test can typically be taken 12 days after intercourse. The encounter on January 16th is unlikely to result in pregnancy. Ovulation occurs approximately 14 days before the next menstrual period, but since the timing of ...

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Dizziness During Menstruation: Causes and Pregnancy Concerns

Dizziness during menstruation? In the past, I would experience mild abdominal pain and other symptoms before my period, but this time there were no noticeable symptoms prior to menstruation. After my period started, I experienced dizziness, sometimes to the point of feeling nause...


Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, whether or not you are pregnant can be determined through a pregnancy test, but the likelihood may not be high. Wishing you good health.

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Managing Adenomyosis: Birth Control Pills and Menstrual Cycle Adjustments

Adenomyosis and the cessation of contraceptive pills? Hello, doctor. I currently have adenomyosis and have been taking birth control pills to regulate my menstrual cycle and reduce blood flow. However, I have been experiencing abdominal pain, diarrhea, and headaches during my per...


Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, you can go to the hospital to use a medication that suppresses hormones causing pseudomenopause; you might want to give it a try. Wishing you good health.

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