Contraception, Obstetrics and Gynecology FAQ

Understanding the Risk of Pregnancy from Pre-Ejaculate in Women

Prostatic fluid Hello doctor, my menstrual period ended on June 25th, and on the 30th, I had sexual intercourse with my boyfriend. During the process, the condom broke, and there was a little contact with pre-ejaculate fluid. I rinsed immediately afterward. I have polycystic ovar...

Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
The likelihood of pregnancy should be low. If you're still concerned, you can take emergency contraception as a precaution. Wishing you good health.

Understanding Pregnancy Risks After Unprotected Intercourse: Key Insights

Having unprotected intercourse with your girlfriend raises the risk of pregnancy. The likelihood of conception depends on various factors, including the timing of her menstrual cycle, her overall fertility, and whether she is using any form of contraception. If she is in her fert...

Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, the likelihood of pregnancy should be low. I suggest waiting another week, and if your period still hasn't arrived, it would be advisable to see a gynecologist. Wishing you good health.

Positive Pregnancy Test After Medication Abortion: What to Know

Positive pregnancy test after medical abortion? Hello, doctor. I had a medical abortion around May 29. My menstrual period came on June 29, but two days after it ended, on July 8, I experienced bleeding again. I took a pregnancy test and it showed two lines (the second line is fa...

Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, please follow up with the obstetrics and gynecology department to determine whether there is retained tissue or other issues. Wishing you good health.

Concerns About Pregnancy After Incorrect Condom Use: What to Know

Reapplying a condom after it has been put on the wrong way? On the night of July 2nd, I had sexual intercourse with my girlfriend. The condom was put on inside out (it couldn't be rolled down), and I immediately turned it around and put it on correctly (I subconsciously used...

Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, you should not be pregnant. You can take a test to check, and if your period still hasn't arrived in a week, I recommend seeing a gynecologist. Wishing you good health.

Do Birth Control Pills Interact with Botox Treatments?

Will emergency contraceptive pills interact with cosmetic botulinum toxin injections? Hello, I have been taking the 24+4 Yaz birth control pill for 10 months. Can I receive Botox injections? Will getting Botox affect the effectiveness of the birth control pill? If I have sexual i...

Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, the two are not conflicting. Wishing you good health.

Is There Still a Chance of Pregnancy? Should You Get a Blood Test?

Is there still a chance of pregnancy in this situation? Would you recommend taking a blood test for pregnancy? On May 25, my menstrual period started and ended on May 31. I had sexual intercourse on June 5, where there was some rubbing near the vagina without a condom, but I used...

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

Impact of Starting Birth Control a Day Late: Risks and Concerns

Starting birth control pills one day late? I have been taking Dailian for 9 months. I was supposed to start a new pack on July 2, but I actually started on July 3. I continued taking it on July 3, 4, 5, and 6 (without any precautions during that time) and only realized that I had...

Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, it should not have much impact. Just follow the pharmacist's instructions. Wishing you good health.

Effectiveness of NuvaRing After Being Out for Over 6 Hours

The Mirena IUD has been out of the body for more than 6 hours? Hello Doctor, I took out my contraceptive ring around 1 AM on July 6 and put it in the refrigerator. I realized I forgot to put it back in at 7:30 AM, so I immediately reinserted it. During this time, I had sexual int...

Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, it is recommended to take emergency contraception just in case. Wishing you good health.

Understanding Emergency Contraception After Diarrhea: What You Need to Know

Emergency contraceptive pill Hello Doctor, I have been taking the oral contraceptive Esmya for five months without interruption. On June 24 (Monday), I was supposed to take the last pill. Less than an hour after taking it, I experienced diarrhea twice (probably from eating too mu...

Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, it also has contraceptive effects. Wishing you good health.

Can Oral Sex and Prostate Fluid Lead to Pregnancy?

Prostatic fluid If a woman performs oral sex and then spits the mixture of saliva and prostate fluid onto the penis, and the male partner subsequently uses that hand (whether it is partially dry or fully dry) to insert into the vagina, there is a potential risk of pregnancy. Whil...

Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, the probability should be low, but if you're concerned, I recommend taking emergency contraception just in case. Wishing you good health.

Can You Get Pregnant After Medication Abortion and Intercourse?

If a person has a medical abortion and engages in unprotected intercourse within four weeks, there is still a possibility of becoming pregnant? If you took the second dose of the abortion medication on May 29 and had unprotected intercourse with ejaculation inside on June 23, the...

Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, if you did not use complete contraception, it is advisable to take emergency contraceptive pills just in case. For regular birth control pills, you should wait for your period to start and then begin taking them on the fifth day. Wishing you good health.

Understanding Endometriosis: Concerns About Medication and Sexual Health

Endometriosis I was recently diagnosed with endometriosis and am taking Danazol. I have a couple of questions: 1. If I have sexual intercourse while taking Danazol and the condom breaks, is it safe to take emergency contraception? (I am concerned that the emergency contraceptio...

Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, it is generally not necessary to take emergency contraceptive pills again. The findings from the ultrasound may be related to the medication. Wishing you good health.

Understanding the Use of Emergency Contraceptive Pills for Menstrual Delay

How to take emergency contraceptive pills? Hello Doctor, I have a wedding on June 25th (Tuesday), which coincides with my menstrual period. My obstetrician-gynecologist suggested that I take "Yueji" (a contraceptive pill) since I had taken it for 2-3 years about 4.5 yea...

Dr. Lin Manying Reply:
Hello: In response to your questions, here are the answers: 1. It is possible that ovulation has occurred, and contraception may not be fully effective. 2. The bleeding could be a side effect of taking birth control pills. 3. Start the next pack on the fifth day of your period, a...

Emergency Contraception: Understanding Pregnancy Risks After Unprotected Sex

Emergency contraceptive pill During the fifth day of your girlfriend's menstrual period, on June 5th, you had unprotected intercourse and she took emergency contraception the following morning on June 6th. She experienced bleeding on June 10th. Given that she was on her peri...

Dr. Chen Zhiyu Reply:
Emergency contraceptive pills can only reduce the likelihood of pregnancy and do not guarantee 100% prevention. The extent to which they lower the risk is closely related to the timing of sexual intercourse, the timing of taking the medication, and the menstrual cycle. After taki...

Post-Pill Bleeding: Understanding Changes in Menstrual Flow After Emergency Contraception

After taking the emergency contraceptive pill, the menstrual flow has decreased but has not stopped for an extended period? Hello doctor, I had intercourse with my boyfriend on May 20th, but I was unsure if the condom slipped off during the act. Therefore, I took the emergency co...

Can I Start a New Birth Control Pack After Missing My Period?

Can I eat another box right after finishing 28 pills? Hello, here's the situation: I started taking the medication in February, and I had my period in both February and March. However, in April, I switched medications and took emergency contraception within 7 days, which res...

Dr. Chen Zhiyu Reply:
Emergency contraceptive pills need to be taken regularly to effectively prevent pregnancy. If menstrual cycles are irregular, it is advisable to first regulate them. It is recommended to engage in safe sexual practices throughout to avoid the risks of sexually transmitted infecti...

Understanding Emergency Contraceptive Pills: Timing, Effects, and Pregnancy Risks

Emergency contraceptive pill (taken within 1 hour) After having intercourse with my boyfriend, I noticed that the condom broke. I immediately cleaned up and bought emergency contraception within an hour. After taking it, I did not experience any bleeding for 7 days, only slight a...

Dr. Chen Zhiyu Reply:
Emergency contraceptive pills can only reduce the likelihood of pregnancy and do not guarantee 100% prevention. The degree of risk reduction is closely related to the timing of sexual intercourse, the timing of pill intake, and the menstrual cycle. After taking emergency contrace...

Can Medical Alcohol Kill Sperm? Understanding Its Effects on Fertility

Medical alcohol can kill sperm? Medical alcohol is not an effective method for killing sperm. While alcohol can disinfect surfaces and kill certain pathogens, it does not reliably eliminate sperm in a way that would prevent pregnancy. If you have concerns about contraception or s...

Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, you can. Wishing you good health.

Emergency Contraceptive Pills and Unscheduled Bleeding: What You Need to Know

Emergency contraceptive pills & intermenstrual bleeding On June 9th at 1 AM, during sexual intercourse, the condom slipped off. I took the emergency contraceptive pill (Postinor) at 3 PM the same day. My period started on June 18th and was expected to end on June 22nd. Howeve...

Dr. Zhang Kunmin Reply:
Hello, the bleeding you are experiencing cannot be definitively attributed to the emergency contraceptive pill or other causes. It could be due to hormonal imbalance or an early onset of your menstrual period. However, bleeding can also occur in the early stages of pregnancy or a...

Understanding Pregnancy Chances After Unprotected Intercourse: Key Insights

Probability of Pregnancy Hello Doctor, my girlfriend had her period from June 1 to June 5. We had unprotected intercourse on the 8th, thinking it would be fine since her period had just ended. However, the next day, I was worried and bought emergency contraception to take. As a r...

Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, the chances of pregnancy should be low. The bleeding may be related to ovulation; just monitor the situation. Wishing you good health.

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