Post-Sexual Bleeding and Urinary Leakage: Understanding the Connection
Post-coital bleeding and urinary incontinence issues? Doctor, I have been experiencing bleeding from my vagina immediately after each sexual intercourse. The first time I urinate afterward is painful, and in the morning, I notice dark red stains on my underwear. Could this be due...
Dr. Zhang Kunmin Reply:
Hello, based on your description of symptoms, I recommend that you consult a physician for an examination to determine the underlying cause before a proper diagnosis and treatment can be made. Thank you! Wishing you peace and health. Dr. Chang[Read More] Post-Sexual Bleeding and Urinary Leakage: Understanding the Connection
Post-Abortion Menstrual Concerns: When to Expect Your Period and Relief Tips
Menstrual Issues After Abortion On the evening of November 18, I took the first pill, and on the morning of November 20, I took the second pill. During my follow-up appointment on December 10, the doctor informed me that everything was clear. I had unprotected sexual intercourse ...
Dr. Lin Manying Reply:
Mina: Hello, in response to your questions, here are the answers: 1. After a medical abortion, there is still a possibility of ovulation and the chance of becoming pregnant. 2. If November 20 is considered the first day of your menstrual period, and you have not had your period f...[Read More] Post-Abortion Menstrual Concerns: When to Expect Your Period and Relief Tips
Understanding Abnormal Vaginal Discharge: Causes and Care Tips
Secretions dry up? I have recently noticed yellow discharge on my underwear that dries and feels powdery, which seems normal. What could this be? Additionally, at other times, the discharge is yellow-green, resembling mucus, and sometimes like dried nasal mucus. What could this i...
Dr. Zhang Kunmin Reply:
Hello, the amount of vaginal discharge can vary based on individual physiology, and its quantity and characteristics can change throughout the menstrual cycle. For instance, after menstruation, the discharge is typically less and gradually increases. During ovulation, the dischar...[Read More] Understanding Abnormal Vaginal Discharge: Causes and Care Tips
Understanding Ovulation Bleeding and Pregnancy Chances: Your Questions Answered
Ovulation bleeding Hello Doctor, my usual menstrual cycle is 32 to 37 days. 1) My last period was from December 3 to December 10, but I started experiencing brown discharge on December 19, which was heavy enough to saturate a panty liner and lasted for about seven days. Could thi...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, the bleeding on December 19 could possibly be ovulatory bleeding, and it is unlikely that you are pregnant. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Understanding Ovulation Bleeding and Pregnancy Chances: Your Questions Answered
Understanding Pre-Contraceptive Pills: Bleeding Effects and Switching Brands
Regarding emergency contraceptive pills? Hello, doctor. I have been taking the 24+4 combination oral contraceptive pill for two months, but I have experienced light bleeding on days 13 and 14 during both cycles, which continues until I finish the placebo pills and then get my per...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, it still has contraceptive effects. Please finish the original medication and switch to a different brand of birth control pill on the fifth day after your period starts. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Understanding Pre-Contraceptive Pills: Bleeding Effects and Switching Brands
Could Delayed Period and Symptoms Indicate Pregnancy?
Is this considered a menstrual period? Hello Doctor, my last menstrual period started on the 4th of last month. I had sexual intercourse with my boyfriend from December 16 to December 18 and again from December 30 to January 1. However, my period is now four days late, and the di...
Dr. Zhang Kunmin Reply:
Hello, the early stages of pregnancy may not present specific symptoms, and subjective symptoms cannot be used to make a determination. There are many causes for bleeding outside of menstruation (such as lesions in the reproductive organs, pregnancy, hormonal imbalances, etc.). I...[Read More] Could Delayed Period and Symptoms Indicate Pregnancy?
Understanding Vaginal Discharge Infections: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
Secretory infection 1. Experiencing pain during urination and intercourse can be caused by several factors, including urinary tract infections (UTIs), pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), or sexually transmitted infections (STIs) such as gonorrhea. The presence of yellow-green disc...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, it seems to be inflammation. I recommend seeing a gynecologist for an examination. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Understanding Vaginal Discharge Infections: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
Headaches from Menstrual Delay Medication: What You Need to Know
Taking medication for dysmenorrhea caused a headache? The recent university entrance exam (January 13, 14, 15) is approaching, but it coincides with my menstrual period, so I requested a medication to delay my period from the clinic, starting on January 9. However, I'm exper...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, continue taking your medication. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Headaches from Menstrual Delay Medication: What You Need to Know
Missed Period: Stress, Hormonal Imbalance, or Pregnancy?
Missed menstruation? My period started on December 4 and ended on December 9. On December 11, I helped my boyfriend manually, and he ejaculated. I was wearing pants at the time, and I also washed my hands afterward. However, my period still hasn't arrived by January 10. I...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, you should not be pregnant. If you're still concerned, you can take a pregnancy test. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Missed Period: Stress, Hormonal Imbalance, or Pregnancy?
Post-Surgery Bleeding After Ectopic Pregnancy: What to Expect
Postoperative bleeding after ectopic pregnancy surgery? Hello doctor, I had laparoscopic surgery for an ectopic pregnancy on Thursday, during which my right fallopian tube was removed. I was hospitalized for two days and was discharged on Saturday. I noticed a decrease in bleedin...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, it's considered normal; just monitor it. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Post-Surgery Bleeding After Ectopic Pregnancy: What to Expect
Understanding Withdrawal Bleeding After Taking Emergency Contraceptive Pills
Withdrawal bleeding after taking emergency contraception? Hello, doctor. My girlfriend and I had intimate contact without protection on the afternoon of December 31st. There was no penetration or friction, but there was brief contact between our genitals. On January 1st at 7:30 A...
Dr. Zhang Kunmin Reply:
Hello, the effects of emergency contraceptive pills on menstruation can vary; they may cause your period to come earlier or later. Additionally, their contraceptive effectiveness is not 100%, with a failure rate of about 3%. If you are uncertain whether the bleeding is your perio...[Read More] Understanding Withdrawal Bleeding After Taking Emergency Contraceptive Pills
Understanding Withdrawal Bleeding After Taking Emergency Contraceptive Pills
Withdrawal bleeding after taking emergency contraception? Hello, doctor. My girlfriend and I had intimate contact without protection on the afternoon of December 31st. There was no penetration or friction, but there was brief contact between our genitals. On January 1st at 7:30 A...
Dr. Zhang Kunmin Reply:
Hello, the effects of emergency contraceptive pills on menstruation can vary; they may cause your period to come earlier or later. Additionally, their contraceptive effectiveness is not 100%, with a failure rate of about 3%. If you are uncertain whether the bleeding is your perio...[Read More] Understanding Withdrawal Bleeding After Taking Emergency Contraceptive Pills
Understanding the Interaction Between Contraceptives and Neurological Medications
Shunao capsules and Levonorgestrel emergency contraceptive pills? Hello, doctor. My condition has been continuous bleeding for almost three weeks now. Previously, I had been on birth control pills for six months and decided to take a break for a month, so I stopped the medication...
Dr. Zhang Kunmin Reply:
Hello, based on your description, you can stop the medication. If bleeding persists after one week, please consult a gynecologist for evaluation. Thank you! Wishing you peace and health. Dr. Chang[Read More] Understanding the Interaction Between Contraceptives and Neurological Medications
Navigating Nausea: Birth Control Side Effects vs. COVID-19 Symptoms
Nausea side effect Due to ovarian cysts and irregular menstruation (with continuous abnormal bleeding for 21 days last month), my gynecologist prescribed me birth control pills to take for one month, starting on the first day of my period. However, I was diagnosed with COVID-19. ...
Dr. Lin Xinwang Reply:
Hello: Due to abnormal bleeding, it is important to first confirm whether there is a pregnancy issue. If there is no pregnancy, you can take the contraceptive pill as scheduled. It is also common to experience side effects during the initial phase of taking the contraceptive pill...[Read More] Navigating Nausea: Birth Control Side Effects vs. COVID-19 Symptoms
Persistent Abdominal Pain: Navigating Complex Gynecological Issues
Pain that cannot be alleviated? My girlfriend has been experiencing severe pain around her navel for the past month and a half. She has visited many hospitals. In March of this year, she had a right-sided ruptured corpus luteum at Linkou Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, where she wa...
Dr. Huang Yuande Reply:
It sounds quite complex. Generally, the rupture of a corpus luteum cyst is not uncommon. Is there a possibility of intestinal injury occurring during or after surgery? Or could it be due to the patient's constitution leading to severe adhesions? This requires clinical judgme...[Read More] Persistent Abdominal Pain: Navigating Complex Gynecological Issues
Understanding Endometriosis: Is Abdominal Pain a Side Effect of Medication?
Endometriosis Hello doctor, I have endometriosis and have recently been taking Danazol. However, I am experiencing abdominal pain. Could this be a side effect? Thank you for your response.
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, this side effect is generally not common. Please observe for a while, and if there is no improvement, I recommend seeing a gynecologist. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Understanding Endometriosis: Is Abdominal Pain a Side Effect of Medication?
Understanding Emergency Contraceptive Pills: Common Concerns and FAQs
Emergency contraceptive pill Hello, Doctor. I am currently taking my second pack of oral contraceptives and have a few questions: 1. I started experiencing bleeding on the 14th day of the first pack, and now on the 12th day of the second pack, I have some light bleeding, althou...
Dr. Zhang Kunmin Reply:
Hello, the user: During the use of oral contraceptives, there is no need to stop taking the medication if menstruation occurs or bleeding happens; continue taking it as scheduled. Once the body adapts to the contraceptive, abnormal bleeding should cease. However, if irregular ble...[Read More] Understanding Emergency Contraceptive Pills: Common Concerns and FAQs
Can Internal Surgical Wounds Reopen Six Months After Laparoscopy?
Can the incision site reopen within six months after surgery? Hello, I underwent laparoscopic surgery for a ruptured corpus luteum in early June of last year. Today, after work, I moved several motorcycles, and shortly afterward, I started experiencing intermittent sharp pain and...
Dr. Huang Yuande Reply:
1. It shouldn't be a problem. 2. There may be adhesions or other issues; if symptom management does not improve, it would be advisable to have a physician evaluate the situation.[Read More] Can Internal Surgical Wounds Reopen Six Months After Laparoscopy?
Understanding Pregnancy Chances: Symptoms and Timing After Unprotected Sex
Is the chance of getting pregnant high in this situation? Is it possible to experience pregnancy symptoms within a week? Hello, doctor. My girlfriend has a regular menstrual cycle, and she uses an app to track her safe days. We had sexual intercourse on December 28, which was jus...
Dr. Zhang Kunmin Reply:
Hello, the questioner: There is a possibility of pregnancy even if ejaculation has not occurred, as pre-ejaculatory fluid may contain sperm. Additionally, early pregnancy does not always present specific symptoms, and subjective symptoms cannot be used to make a determination. Th...[Read More] Understanding Pregnancy Chances: Symptoms and Timing After Unprotected Sex
Understanding Trichomoniasis: Treatment Timing and Fertility Concerns
After trichomoniasis infection Dear Doctor, I was infected with trichomoniasis on October 27, but I was unaware of the infection at that time. I had been experiencing yellow-green discharge and thought it was a fungal infection. It wasn't until two months later, on December ...
Dr. Zhang Kunmin Reply:
Hello, the patient diagnosed with a vaginal trichomoniasis infection should actively seek treatment, and sexual partners should also be treated simultaneously. Early treatment of trichomoniasis is essential to reduce the risk of complications such as infertility. It is advisable ...[Read More] Understanding Trichomoniasis: Treatment Timing and Fertility Concerns