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Understanding Pregnancy Weeks: Key Questions and Concerns for Expecting Mothers

Gestational age Inquiring about when my girlfriend might have become pregnant: she took emergency contraception in mid-November. She had bleeding for 3 days at the end of November, then bleeding for about 3-4 days at the end of December, and several days of bleeding in early Janu...


Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, you may be pregnant after taking the emergency contraceptive pill. Please visit an obstetrician-gynecologist to confirm the gestational age. Wishing you good health.

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Understanding Emergency Contraception: Success Rates and Menstrual Changes

Emergency contraceptive pill has been taken? Hello doctor, I would like to ask the following: My girlfriend's menstrual cycle is 28-31 days. On June 17, it was the 8th day of her cycle, and her period had already ended. On June 17, we used a condom, but it broke, and I accid...


Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, taking emergency contraceptive pills can sometimes cause irregular menstruation; just monitor the situation. Wishing you good health.

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Understanding Emergency Contraception: Pregnancy Risk After Unprotected Sex

Emergency contraceptive pill Your girlfriend's last menstrual period started on May 28, with an approximate cycle length of 32 days. She had unprotected intercourse on June 20 and took emergency contraception (Levonorgestrel) the following day. Given this information, the li...


Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, the chances are probably slim. Wishing you good health.

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Understanding Delayed Menstruation: Causes and Concerns for Women

Amenorrhea Hello, my last menstrual period was on April 20. In May, I had sexual intercourse with a condom that was put on incorrectly, but I didn't think much of it and continued using it that way. My period in May did not come, so I went to see a gynecologist, and the preg...


Dr. Zhang Kunmin Reply:
Hello, the factors that can affect the menstrual cycle are numerous, including age, environment, lifestyle, stress, emotional instability, weight changes, medications, emergency contraception, diet, polycystic ovary syndrome, uterine or cervical lesions, infections, ovulation, pr...

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Understanding Pregnancy Testing: Your Questions Answered

Pregnancy test, pregnancy-related questions, am I pregnant? Hello Doctor, my menstrual cycle is not very regular, often taking 35 to 40 days to start. My last period was from April 23 to April 30, and I haven't had a period since then. I had sexual intercourse with my boyfri...


Dr. Zhang Kunmin Reply:
Hello, the factors affecting the menstrual cycle or intermenstrual bleeding are numerous, including age, environment, lifestyle, stress, emotional instability, weight changes, medications, emergency contraception, diet, polycystic ovary syndrome, uterine or cervical lesions, infe...

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Understanding Pregnancy Risks After Emergency Contraception and Birth Control Use

Pregnancy probability The menstrual cycle started around June 10. There was sexual intercourse with withdrawal on May 31, but feeling uncertain, I took emergency contraception on June 1. I also purchased a 28-day oral contraceptive pill for long-term use. After taking the emergen...


Dr. Lin Manying Reply:
Hello: Based on the situation you described, it is advised not to speculate about a possible pregnancy. If you are not pregnant, this is a normal occurrence. Please continue to take your regular contraceptive pills consistently. The Hualien Hospital of the Ministry of Health and ...

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Understanding Menstrual Cycle Changes After Emergency Contraception

Menstrual cycle My girlfriend's last menstrual period started on May 15, and the next one is predicted to be on June 12. However, she just took the emergency contraceptive pill today. Will her period likely come around this time?


Dr. Chen Zhiyu Reply:
Factors such as the regularity of menstrual cycles and the timing of emergency contraceptive pill usage can influence outcomes. It is recommended to engage in safe sex practices throughout to avoid the risks of sexually transmitted infections and unintended pregnancies. You may o...

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Understanding the Contraceptive Effects of Emergency Birth Control Pills

Emergency contraceptive pill If you start taking the first pack of the medication approximately 15 days into your menstrual cycle for the purpose of regulating your period, you may wonder if it has contraceptive effects during that month. Your last menstrual period began on May 2...


Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, contraceptive pills should be started on the fifth day of your menstrual period to be effective for contraception. Starting them on the fifteenth day will only have a menstrual regulation effect and no contraceptive effect. Wishing you good health.

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Emergency Contraception: Understanding Pregnancy Risks After Unprotected Intercourse

Emergency contraceptive pill Your partner's first day of her menstrual period was on June 1, and you had intercourse on the 14th, which is indicated as a fertile window by the app. Neither of you were wearing underwear, and there was slight external contact 1-2 times (no eja...


Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, the probability should be low. Wishing you good health.

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Understanding Menstrual and Pregnancy Concerns: Your Questions Answered

Menstrual and Pregnancy Issues I would like to ask, my last menstrual period started on April 10, and I took emergency contraception around April 20. I tested three times for pregnancy: once with a home pregnancy test and twice at the hospital, all of which indicated that I am no...


Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, if menstruation occurs, it generally indicates that pregnancy has not taken place. You are likely not pregnant. Wishing you good health.

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Emergency Contraceptive Pills: When to Test for Pregnancy After Unprotected Sex

Emergency contraceptive pill My girlfriend's period started on May 15 (lasting about 6 days), and then we had sexual intercourse on June 10, during which the condom broke (around 2 PM). She took emergency contraception on June 12 at 5:40 PM, but the app indicated that her pe...


Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, the probability of pregnancy should be low. You can take a pregnancy test 12 days after intercourse. Wishing you good health.

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Can External Application of Semen Lead to Pregnancy Risks?

Is there a possibility of pregnancy if my boyfriend applies semen on the external genitalia after foreplay? Hello, I would like to ask if there is a possibility of pregnancy if my boyfriend applies his semen on the external genitalia after foreplay. There was no penetration into ...


Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, the chances of pregnancy should be low. Wishing you good health.

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Understanding Pregnancy Risks and Emergency Contraception: Key Insights

Can I get pregnant? Hello doctor, I had my period from May 30 to June 5. On June 7, around 1 or 2 AM, I had sexual intercourse. I initially used a condom, but it slipped off without me noticing. I realized it only after we finished, so it was unprotected ejaculation. I took the e...


Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, bleeding may be related to taking emergency contraceptive pills, and the chances of pregnancy should be low. You can take a pregnancy test 12 days after intercourse. Wishing you good health.

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Understanding Vaginal Inflammation and Its Impact on Menstrual Cycle

Vaginitis I would like to ask, my last menstrual period started on April 10, and I took emergency contraception around April 20. I tested for pregnancy three times, once with a home pregnancy test and twice at the hospital, and all results were negative. Is it true that I am not ...


Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, it seems that you are not pregnant. You may consider taking medication to induce menstruation. If you have any other discomfort, it is advisable to consult a gynecologist. Wishing you good health.

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Emergency Contraceptive Pills: Timing and Effectiveness Explained

Emergency contraceptive pill Hello Doctor, I would like to ask: I had intercourse around midnight on June 11th and discovered that the condom had slipped off afterward. Since it may have come into contact with semen, I am considering taking emergency contraception. My menstrual c...


Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, it should be the safe period. If you want to take emergency contraception just in case, that's also an option. Wishing you good health.

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Concerns About Prostate Fluid and Pregnancy Risks: What You Should Know

Prostatic fluid Two days before the soft stool, there was some friction (just a little) and I am still a virgin. After that, I also cleaned up, and within 24 hours I took emergency contraception, but I am still worried. May I ask about this situation...?


Dr. Zhang Kunmin Reply:
Hello, based on your description, the chances of pregnancy are low but not impossible. However, as long as there are active sperm in the vagina during the ovulation period, there is still a possibility of pregnancy through any means. It is advisable to take appropriate contracept...

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Could I Be Pregnant? Understanding Risks After Protected Intercourse

Is it possible to be pregnant? On April 26, sexual intercourse occurred with a condom, and after the act, a water test was conducted to check for any breakage (none was found). Menstruation started on May 1, and there was no sexual activity for the entire month of May. However, m...


Dr. Zhang Kunmin Reply:
Hello, the failure rate of using condoms correctly throughout intercourse is still about 5%. As long as there are active sperm in the vagina during ovulation, there is a possibility of pregnancy regardless of the method of contraception used, and it cannot be estimated by a few d...

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Understanding Menstrual Irregularities and Pregnancy Risks After Contraceptive Use

Menstrual Cycle Prostate Risk Period Hello doctor, I would like to ask a question. My girlfriend took the emergency contraceptive pill on February 14, and her period started on March 2. It also started on April 2. However, it hasn't come yet as of June 5, even though it was ...


Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, whether you are pregnant can be determined by taking a pregnancy test. Wishing you good health.

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Pregnancy Risk After Unprotected Intercourse During Menstruation

Emergency contraceptive pill after unprotected intercourse? Hello Doctor: 1. If intercourse occurred during menstruation (around day 3) with multiple instances of ejaculation inside, and this coincided with the completion of a 21-day course of oral contraceptives without taking...


Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, it should be a safe period, so you are unlikely to get pregnant. Wishing you good health.

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Understanding Pregnancy Risks After Unprotected Intercourse: Key Insights

Sexual concerns? Doctor, I apologize for bothering you. Thank you for taking the time to answer my question. My last menstrual period started on May 16. I took emergency contraceptive pills last month, but I haven't taken any this month. Today, during sexual intercourse, the...


Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, the probability should be low. If you're still concerned, you can take emergency contraception just in case. Wishing you good health.

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