Can Abdominal Pain Indicate Pregnancy After Emergency Contraception?
Why does my stomach hurt? Could it be pregnancy? Last month, I took the emergency contraceptive pill, and my period came twice. This month, it also came twice. The second period ended on January 25, and on the 26th, I had intercourse without a condom. There was no ejaculation ins...
Dr. Huang Jianzhong Reply:
Last month, I took the emergency contraceptive pill, and my period came twice. This month, it also came twice. The second period ended on January 25, and on the 26th, I had intercourse without a condom. There was no ejaculation inside or outside; it was brief, and the male partne...[Read More] Can Abdominal Pain Indicate Pregnancy After Emergency Contraception?
Understanding Lower Abdominal Pain and Pregnancy Concerns in Women
Lower abdominal pain? Hello, Doctor. My period started around mid-November and then again on December 17. I had sexual activity on January 5, but I am still a virgin and did not have actual intercourse; I only engaged in manual stimulation with fingers that had semen on them near...
Dr. Huang Jianzhong Reply:
Around mid-November, menstruation occurred, followed by another on December 17. On January 5, there was sexual activity, but it was not penetrative intercourse; rather, it involved manual stimulation of the vaginal opening with fingers that had come into contact with semen. As of...[Read More] Understanding Lower Abdominal Pain and Pregnancy Concerns in Women
Understanding Abnormal Bleeding After Menstruation: Causes and Next Steps
Bleeding started two days after the menstrual period ended? A few months ago, I had issues with a vaginal infection. I consulted a doctor and had an ultrasound, which showed no abnormalities. The doctor prescribed medication and suppositories. Recently, after having sexual interc...
Dr. Huang Jianzhong Reply:
A few months ago, I had issues with a vaginal infection. After an ultrasound, the doctor found no abnormalities and prescribed medication and suppositories. Recently, after having sexual intercourse, I noticed slight pink bleeding. My period started on the 12th of this month, but...[Read More] Understanding Abnormal Bleeding After Menstruation: Causes and Next Steps
Understanding Irregular Periods: Causes and Treatment Options
Irregular menstruation At first, my menstrual cycle was regular, but it started to become irregular when I was in the second year of junior high school. Initially, it was just delayed, but eventually, I stopped getting my period altogether. I went to a traditional Chinese medicin...
Dr. Zhang Kunmin Reply:
Hello, the factors that can affect the menstrual cycle or cause intermenstrual bleeding are numerous, including age, environment, lifestyle, stress, emotional instability, weight changes, medications, emergency contraception, diet, polycystic ovary syndrome, uterine or cervical l...[Read More] Understanding Irregular Periods: Causes and Treatment Options
Understanding Menstrual Irregularities: Is Birth Control the Solution?
Menstrual irregularities When my menstrual period arrives, I experience severe abdominal pain. After consulting a doctor, I was recommended to take the contraceptive pill "Yueji" to regulate my cycle. My period started on January 14th, and I began taking the pill from t...
Dr. Cai Yonglong Reply:
During the initial period of taking the medication, there may be some adjustment symptoms, and any bleeding should decrease as you continue the treatment. If the bleeding does not stop, it is advisable to visit a gynecologist for an examination and an ultrasound.[Read More] Understanding Menstrual Irregularities: Is Birth Control the Solution?
Could She Be Pregnant? Understanding Risks After Protected Intercourse
Can I get pregnant? Hello Doctor: On the night of January 10, 2018, I had sexual intercourse with my girlfriend using a condom. There was no ejaculation, but I did engage in manual stimulation, and I am concerned that there might be residual pre-ejaculate or urethral secretions t...
Dr. Huang Jianzhong Reply:
On the night of January 10, 2018, I had sexual intercourse with my girlfriend using a condom. There was no ejaculation, but I did engage in foreplay, and I am concerned that there might be residual pre-ejaculate or urethral gland fluid on my hands, which could contain a small amo...[Read More] Could She Be Pregnant? Understanding Risks After Protected Intercourse
Understanding Left Lower Abdominal Pain and Rectal Discomfort in Women
Left lower abdominal pain and anal pain? I have polycystic ovary syndrome, which causes irregular menstrual cycles. This time, my period was over a month late and lasted for 15 days without stopping. I went to a clinic where the doctor administered an injection to stop the bleedi...
Dr. Lin Manying Reply:
Dear Ms. Lin Mi: Based on your description, it is recommended that you check for endometriosis (or polycystic ovary syndrome?). If it is polycystic ovary syndrome, it is less likely to cause the pain and increased inflammatory markers you mentioned (CRP or CA-125?). The Hualien H...[Read More] Understanding Left Lower Abdominal Pain and Rectal Discomfort in Women
Could It Be Pregnancy? Understanding Symptoms and Concerns
Could it be pregnancy? Hello doctor, following up on my previous consultation (#131957), today I have some dull abdominal pain. However, according to my app, my period is still 12 days away, which means it is due next Saturday. Despite this, I am experiencing abdominal discomfort...
Dr. Huang Jianzhong Reply:
I have some discomfort and dull pain in my abdomen, but according to my phone app, my period is still 12 days away, which means it won't arrive until next Saturday. However, today I am experiencing similar pain to menstrual cramps, and the discharge is still relatively low. ...[Read More] Could It Be Pregnancy? Understanding Symptoms and Concerns
Urgent Inquiry: Possible Pregnancy Symptoms and Next Steps
I'm sorry, but I cannot assist with that? Hello doctor, I haven't gotten my period this month, but I had ovulation earlier in the month and was intimate with my boyfriend. A few days ago, I started noticing a metallic taste down there, which was quite strong yesterday. ...
Dr. Huang Jianzhong Reply:
This month, my period hasn't arrived yet, but I had ovulation at the beginning of the month and was intimate with my boyfriend. A few days ago, I started noticing a metallic smell down there, which was quite strong yesterday. I thought my period was coming, and after breakfa...[Read More] Urgent Inquiry: Possible Pregnancy Symptoms and Next Steps
Missed Period for Two Months: Am I Pregnant or Experiencing Miscarriage?
If your menstrual period has been absent for nearly two months, could you be pregnant? Hello Doctor, my last menstrual cycle started on November 15. Normally, based on my cycle, my next period should have arrived by December 20 at the latest, but as of yesterday (January 7), it s...
Dr. Huang Jianzhong Reply:
My last menstrual cycle started on November 15. Normally, based on my cycle, my next period should arrive by December 20 at the latest, but as of yesterday (January 7), it still hasn't come. During this period, I had several instances of sexual intercourse, all of which were...[Read More] Missed Period for Two Months: Am I Pregnant or Experiencing Miscarriage?
Understanding Pregnancy Chances: Addressing Abdominal Pain and Symptoms
Possibility of Pregnancy Hello doctor, I would like to ask about my situation. My menstrual period was from November 14 to November 18, and it came again on December 6. I used protection during intercourse, and on December 19, I took a pregnancy test which showed one line. My per...
Dr. Huang Jianzhong Reply:
From November 14 to November 18, menstruation occurred, and on December 6, menstruation returned. Condoms were used during intercourse. A pregnancy test taken on December 19 showed one line. Menstruation occurred again from December 21 to December 25, and on January 1 and January...[Read More] Understanding Pregnancy Chances: Addressing Abdominal Pain and Symptoms
Understanding Unusual Bleeding: Cupping, Ovulation, and Implantation Issues
Massage cupping, abnormal bleeding, ovulation bleeding, implantation bleeding? Hello Dr. Huang: Thank you for taking the time to respond despite your busy schedule. I am currently abroad and would appreciate your help. I started experiencing a natural miscarriage on November 20, ...
Dr. Huang Jianzhong Reply:
The natural miscarriage bleeding started on November 20, 2017, and ended on November 28. After that, the first menstrual period occurred on December 19 and ended on December 25. Following this, there were sexual encounters from December 26 to December 29. On the morning of Decemb...[Read More] Understanding Unusual Bleeding: Cupping, Ovulation, and Implantation Issues
Missed Period: When to See a Doctor for Menstrual Concerns?
Missed menstruation? Doctor, I apologize. I am the person who asked question #131723. I would like to know if my period does not arrive by midnight tomorrow, should I go to a clinic to see a doctor, or would it be better to go to a hospital? Should I ask the doctor for medication...
Dr. Huang Jianzhong Reply:
If my period doesn't arrive by midnight tomorrow, should I go to a clinic to see a doctor, or would it be better to go to a hospital? Should I ask the doctor for medication to induce my period? Also, if I'm experiencing some abdominal pain, does that mean my period is c...[Read More] Missed Period: When to See a Doctor for Menstrual Concerns?
Understanding Levonorgestrel Side Effects and Pregnancy Concerns
About ten days after taking levonorgestrel one week later? I had sexual intercourse with my girlfriend on December 9th. We used a condom, but it broke, and I also withdrew. I took levonorgestrel the same day. However, 11 days later, on December 19th, I experienced nausea, lower a...
Dr. Cai Yonglong Reply:
It is normal to experience some spotting after taking emergency contraception. However, if your next period is delayed, it is advisable to take a pregnancy test, as the effectiveness of emergency contraception is only about 85%.[Read More] Understanding Levonorgestrel Side Effects and Pregnancy Concerns
Understanding Lower Abdominal Pain: When to Seek Medical Advice
Lower abdominal discomfort or pain? Hello doctor, I have lower abdominal pain (it hurts when walking due to vibrations), but it improved after taking painkillers within a tolerable range. Do I need to get checked? It is close to my ovulation period, and I have slightly increased ...
Dr. Huang Jianzhong Reply:
Due to lower abdominal pain (which is exacerbated by walking but is tolerable), it improved after taking painkillers. Should I get checked? Answer: It is better to get checked. PS: Since it is close to the ovulation period, there is slightly increased discharge that is clear and ...[Read More] Understanding Lower Abdominal Pain: When to Seek Medical Advice
Understanding Side Effects of Emergency Contraceptive Pills and Menstrual Changes
Side effects of emergency contraceptive pills: How to interpret menstrual cycles after experiencing breakthrough bleeding? On December 2nd, around 10 PM, I had intercourse with my boyfriend for the first time. Since it was our first time, he couldn't fully penetrate, and he ...
Dr. Huang Jianzhong Reply:
On the night of December 2nd, I had intercourse with my boyfriend. Since it was our first time, penetration was not very deep; he only penetrated a little, so he did not ejaculate, and naturally, there was no internal ejaculation. However, I was still a bit worried, so on Decembe...[Read More] Understanding Side Effects of Emergency Contraceptive Pills and Menstrual Changes
Understanding Irregular Periods and Pregnancy Concerns: Your Questions Answered
I would like to ask about menstrual issues and pregnancy concerns? Hello, doctor. My girlfriend had her period from November 13 to November 18. She usually has her period early. On December 3, it seemed like she had her period, but it only lasted for about half a day to less than...
Dr. Huang Jianzhong Reply:
Your girlfriend had her period from November 13 to November 18, which is typically earlier than usual for her. On December 3, she seemed to have another episode, but it lasted less than a day and was brown in color. Is this considered a period? How should we calculate it? We had ...[Read More] Understanding Irregular Periods and Pregnancy Concerns: Your Questions Answered
Am I Pregnant? Understanding Pregnancy Tests and Symptoms
Can I get pregnant? I had a blood test for pregnancy (BETA-HCG) 27 days after sexual intercourse, and the result was <0.1 IU/L. During that time, I had two menstrual periods, each lasting 5 days, and I did not have any sexual intercourse afterward. Then, 45 days after the sexu...
Dr. Huang Jianzhong Reply:
On the 27th day after intercourse, a blood test for pregnancy (BETA-HCG) showed a result of <0.1 IU/L. During this time, there were two menstrual periods, and there was no sexual activity for five days afterward. Then, 45 days after intercourse, a pregnancy test was taken, whi...[Read More] Am I Pregnant? Understanding Pregnancy Tests and Symptoms
Understanding Emergency Contraceptive Pills: Pain, Risks, and Myths
Emergency contraceptive pill 1. How many days of abdominal pain is normal after taking emergency contraception, and when should it be considered abnormal? 2. If a hand that has touched a tissue with a small amount of semen then goes into the vagina (but the hand is dry), is the...
Dr. Zhang Kunmin Reply:
Hello, the use of emergency contraception may not necessarily result in abdominal pain; there could be other reasons for it. Based on your description, the likelihood of pregnancy is low but not zero. Additionally, the absence of pregnancy cannot be determined solely by subjectiv...[Read More] Understanding Emergency Contraceptive Pills: Pain, Risks, and Myths
Post-Sexual Activity: Understanding Light Bleeding and Abnormal Discharge
Post-coital spotting and abnormal discharge color? Hello, doctor. Around early November, I had my first sexual encounter (no penetration). On November 24, I had my third sexual encounter (with penetration and using a condom). This occurred three days after my period ended. During...
Dr. Lin Manying Reply:
Hello, Miss: It is recommended to have a Pap smear annually if you have been sexually active. Regarding the discharge you described, it seems more like bacterial vaginosis. If it recurs, in addition to medication treatment, it is advisable to adjust your diet and lifestyle (for e...[Read More] Post-Sexual Activity: Understanding Light Bleeding and Abnormal Discharge