Conception, Obstetrics and Gynecology FAQ

Am I Pregnant? Understanding Risks and Testing After Unprotected Sex

Can I get pregnant? My menstrual period started on November 26 (usually lasts 4-5 days), and my cycle is not always 28-30 days. I had unprotected intercourse with my boyfriend on December 8, December 13, and December 16, and I did not take emergency contraception. My phone record...

Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, a pregnancy test should be taken at least 12 days after conception for accurate results. It is advisable to use contraception to prevent unintended pregnancy. If your period is more than a week late, it is recommended to consult a gynecologist. Wishing you good health.

Understanding Luteal Phase Deficiency: Dosage and Fertility Insights

Is there a deficiency in the corpus luteum? Hello, doctor. I have previously undergone some assisted reproductive measures (e.g., ovulation medications, IUI...). Based on my basal body temperature, there doesn't seem to be an issue with luteal phase deficiency. However, some...

Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, patients with insufficient progesterone are rare. However, we generally supplement progesterone as part of assisted reproductive measures to increase the chances of conception. If there are still concerns, it is advisable to consult the original obstetrician-gynecologist. ...

Understanding Pregnancy Risks After Unprotected Intercourse: Key Insights

Can I get pregnant? The likelihood of pregnancy in this scenario is relatively low, but not impossible. If your menstrual cycle is regular and you ovulate around the middle of your cycle, having intercourse on December 24, after menstruation has ended on December 20, is generally...

Dr. Huang Yiwen Reply:
Hello, Miss Anonymous: The likelihood of you being pregnant is low, unless your original cycle is approximately 24 days, in which case you might encounter a fertile window.

Post-Abortion Concerns: Recovery, Future Pregnancies, and Health Tips

After an abortion Hello Dr. Tsao, I am 23 years old and 12 weeks pregnant. On the night of December 12, I decided to undergo a medical abortion. I received the medication around 9 PM that night, and the following morning, on the 13th, I entered the operating room at midnight. The...

Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, there is no absolute timeframe. It is generally recommended to wait 2 to 3 months before trying to conceive. As for the reason for your abortion, I am not sure; you should consult your obstetrician-gynecologist. It should not be related to inositol or folic acid. Wishing y...

Determining Your Conception Date: Understanding Ovulation and Pregnancy

Pregnancy date The last menstrual period was on July 26, and the previous one was on June 26. Two doctors performed ultrasounds and both indicated that ovulation occurred about a week later than expected, calculating a 35-day cycle. One doctor suggested ovulation occurred on Augu...

Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, it is difficult to accurately determine the date of winning; the 15th and 18th are too close to each other for an accurate assessment. Wishing you good health.

Should I Consider Hysterosalpingography for Fertility Boost?

Can I try a hysterosalpingography? Hello, Director Cao. I have been married for nearly a year without using contraception and have not conceived. Six months after marriage, I underwent one cycle of artificial insemination, which was unsuccessful. My husband is not very proactive ...

Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, the general definition of infertility is the inability to conceive after one year of regular sexual intercourse. In cases of infertility, both partners should undergo examinations at a gynecology clinic, including semen analysis, hysterosalpingography, ovulation testing, a...

Is There Still a Chance of Pregnancy After Abnormal Bleeding?

Is there still a possibility of pregnancy? Hello doctor, I have been preparing for pregnancy recently. My last menstrual period was on November 14, and my cycles have been quite regular. On December 5 and 6, I noticed some light spotting, which only appeared when I wiped. On Dece...

Dr. Yang Wangjun Reply:
Hello: (1) If December 10 is a normal menstrual period, then pregnancy is not possible. (2) If December 10 is abnormal uterine bleeding, it could potentially be bleeding from a miscarriage due to pregnancy; a pregnancy test can be done for diagnosis. If December 10 is irregular b...

Can You Get Pregnant from Unprotected Sex During Your Period?

Can you get pregnant from having unprotected intercourse during menstruation? Hello doctor, I would like to ask if having unprotected intercourse on the first, second, and third days of my menstrual period could lead to pregnancy. My menstrual cycle lasts about 6 days and occurs ...

Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, the chances of pregnancy are low, but it is always best to take preventive measures beforehand. Do not rely on the safe period. If your period is more than a week late, it is advisable to see a gynecologist. Wishing you good health.

Understanding Unexplained Infertility: Key Questions and Insights

Unexplained infertility issues? Hello Doctor, my husband and I have been trying to conceive for two years. All fertility tests have returned normal results, but we have been unable to conceive naturally. We have undergone artificial insemination three times, with one successful p...

Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, the normal morphology of sperm should be around 60% meeting the standards. In artificial insemination, the selection of higher quality sperm is preferred. If follicles are observed on ultrasound, artificial insemination can be performed. If there are still concerns, it is ...

Understanding Light Bleeding: Implantation vs. Ovulation

Menstrual issues Based on the information provided, your girlfriend's last menstrual period started on November 1st, and there was intimate contact on October 31st without penetrative intercourse. The light red bleeding that occurred on November 16th and lasted for 2-3 days ...

Dr. Huang Yiwen Reply:
Hello QQ: Your girlfriend's situation is likely ovulatory bleeding, so there is no need to worry.

Understanding Delayed Periods After Taking Emergency Contraceptive

The menstrual period has not arrived after taking the emergency contraceptive pill? I had my period on November 6th (it was delayed by 5 days in November). I had intercourse with my boyfriend on the night of November 21st, and he ejaculated inside me. I took emergency contracepti...

Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, a pregnancy test is usually accurate only after 12 days post-conception. If the chance of pregnancy is low and your period is more than a week late, it is advisable to consult a gynecologist. Wishing you good health.

Calculating Conception Date: Understanding Ultrasound and Menstrual Irregularities

Calculation of the Conception Date Questioner: Yang / Female / 23, 2016/12/04 "Hello, on November 16, the ultrasound at the first clinic showed 7 weeks and 5 days with a measurement of 1.6 cm. The next day, November 17, at another clinic, it showed 8 weeks with a measureme...

Dr. Lü Lizheng Reply:
1. Traditionally, the simplest method for calculating the due date is to start from the first day of the last menstrual period and add 280 days, which is equivalent to 40 weeks. This is based on the assumption that ovulation occurs approximately 14 days (2 weeks) after the last m...

Can You Get Pregnant from Withdrawal Method? Understanding Risks

Can I get pregnant? If your menstrual period ended on November 30 and you had unprotected intercourse with your boyfriend on the night of December 6, where he withdrew before ejaculation, there is still a possibility of pregnancy. Pre-ejaculatory fluid (pre-cum) can contain sperm...

Am I Pregnant? Understanding Risks After Unprotected Intercourse

Can I get pregnant? My menstrual cycle has always been regular, and I have had safe sexual practices. My periods usually last 6-8 days, and this time it started on November 30. On December 2, I had unprotected intercourse with my boyfriend, but he felt it was inappropriate and qu...

Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, the chances of pregnancy are low. Generally, a pregnancy test should be taken at least 12 days after conception to yield accurate results. It is always best to use preventive measures beforehand and not to rely on the safe period. If your period is more than a week late, i...

Discomfort After Vaginal Ejaculation: Is It Linked to Infertility?

Discomfort after vaginal ejaculation? Experiencing a stinging or burning sensation in the vagina after each ejaculation may not directly relate to infertility, but it could indicate an underlying issue such as an infection or irritation that should be evaluated by a healthcare pr...

Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, experiencing a stinging or burning sensation during ejaculation inside the vagina may be related to vaginal spasms, which could lead to semen leakage and make conception more difficult. Of course, the chances of pregnancy decrease significantly when ejaculation occurs at t...

Calculating Conception Date: Understanding Ultrasound Measurements and Irregular Cycles

Calculation of the Conception Date Hello, on November 16, the ultrasound at the first clinic showed 7 weeks and 5 days with a measurement of 1.6 cm, and the next day, November 17, another clinic showed 8 weeks with a measurement of 1.52 cm. I would like to ask if the conception d...

Dr. Lü Lizheng Reply:
According to the ultrasound results from the first clinic on November 16, which indicated a gestational age of 7 weeks and 5 days with a measurement of 1.6 cm, the estimated conception date would be around October 8, counting five weeks and five days back from November 16. On the...

Understanding Beta-HCG Levels: What They Mean for Early Pregnancy

beta-HCG levels Hello Doctor: The first day of my last menstrual period was on October 24, with an average cycle of 33 days. I had sexual intercourse on November 5 and again on November 20. Since then, my period has not arrived; it was expected on November 23 (according to my cal...

Dr. Lü Lizheng Reply:
1. The average menstrual cycle is 33 days, with ovulation likely occurring around day 19. The first day of your last menstrual period was October 24, making day 19 approximately November 11, which does not coincide with the time of your sexual intercourse. Therefore, it is diffic...

Can You Get Pregnant from Intercourse Two Days After Your Period?

Can I get pregnant? If your menstrual period ended on December 1 and you had unprotected intercourse on December 3, there is a possibility of becoming pregnant. Sperm can survive in the female reproductive tract for several days, and if you ovulate shortly after your period, conc...

Can Stress Delay Your Period? Understanding Pregnancy Signs and Risks

Can I get pregnant? Your girlfriend had her menstrual period starting on October 25, lasting for seven days, with an average cycle of 28 days. Sexual intercourse occurred on November 19 and 27, with withdrawal method used. On November 19, she experienced increased life stress, fr...

Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, the chances of pregnancy are low. Generally, a pregnancy test should be taken at least 12 days after conception to yield accurate results. Emotional stress may cause a delay in menstruation. It is always advisable to use contraception beforehand, as the rhythm method is no...

Calculating Conception Date: Understanding Ultrasound Measurements and Irregular Cycles

Calculation of the Conception Date Hello, on November 16th, the ultrasound at the first clinic showed 7 weeks and 5 days with a measurement of 1.6 cm. The next day, November 17th, another clinic showed 8 weeks with a measurement of 1.52 cm. I would like to ask if the conception d...

Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, I apologize that ultrasound cannot accurately determine the time of conception. If you still have concerns, I recommend consulting the obstetrician who originally examined you. Wishing you good health.

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