Can You Get Pregnant After Taking Emergency Contraceptive Pills?
Taking contraceptive pills during the fertile window? The last menstrual period started on April 24, and the app indicates the possible conception window was from May 6 to May 11. I had intercourse with my boyfriend on May 8 while using a condom, but it broke. I took emergency co...
Dr. Zhang Kunmin Reply:
Hello, the failure rate of correctly using condoms is still about 5%. Additionally, the effectiveness of emergency contraception is not 100%, with an average failure rate of around 3%. However, it is still considered a remedial method. It is advisable to check for pregnancy if yo...[Read More] Can You Get Pregnant After Taking Emergency Contraceptive Pills?
Can You Get Pregnant After Removing a Condom and Having Unprotected Sex?
If you removed the condom after intercourse, wiped off the semen, and then inserted your penis without a condom and moved a few times, there is a possibility of pregnancy. Pre-ejaculate fluid can contain sperm, and any contact with the vaginal area can lead to pregnancy. It is im...
Dr. Zhang Kunmin Reply:
Hello, based on your description, there is a possibility of pregnancy, as the failure rate of correctly using condoms is still about 5%. Additionally, pre-ejaculatory fluid may contain sperm. It is recommended to check for pregnancy if your period is more than a week late. Thank ...[Read More] Can You Get Pregnant After Removing a Condom and Having Unprotected Sex?
Can Pre-Ejaculate Fluid Cause Pregnancy on Ovulation Day?
Can pregnancy occur from pre-ejaculate fluid on the day of ovulation? Hello, doctor. I had unprotected sexual intercourse with my girlfriend on May 13 at 1 AM for about 7 minutes without ejaculation, during which some pre-ejaculate fluid was released. She mentioned that her ovula...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, if you did not use complete contraception, it is advisable to take emergency contraceptive pills just in case. A thin endometrium does not necessarily cause infertility. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Can Pre-Ejaculate Fluid Cause Pregnancy on Ovulation Day?
Understanding Emergency Contraceptive Use and Menstrual Changes
First-time pre-exposure? I started my period on April 22 and began taking the emergency contraceptive pill (Ella) on the same day. My period ended on May 6, which seems a bit long; is that normal? Then, on May 7, I had unprotected intercourse but did not ejaculate. I took the med...
Dr. Zhang Kunmin Reply:
Hello, the oral contraceptive pill must be taken at the same time every day. When taken correctly, it can achieve a 99% effectiveness in preventing pregnancy. If contraception is not needed, you can stop taking the pill after finishing one pack, but this may lead to temporary irr...[Read More] Understanding Emergency Contraceptive Use and Menstrual Changes
Emergency Contraceptive Pills: Understanding Pregnancy Risks and Menstrual Cycles
Emergency contraceptive pills (ECPs) pregnancy rate? Hello, doctor. My last menstrual period started on April 20. The reason for this period was that I took emergency contraception on April 14 (I had my period once at the end of March). After having unprotected intercourse on May...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, the emergency contraceptive pill may not guarantee that your period will come at a specific time. If your pregnancy test is negative, you can just monitor your situation. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Emergency Contraceptive Pills: Understanding Pregnancy Risks and Menstrual Cycles
Understanding Pregnancy Chances After Unprotected Intercourse: A Guide
Probability of Pregnancy Hello, Doctor. My menstrual cycle is usually around the end of the month. My period in February was from February 20 to February 23, and in March, it was from March 28 to March 31. I had unprotected intercourse with my boyfriend on April 4 (without a cond...
Dr. Liu Fuping Reply:
Emergency contraception should not be used as a regular birth control method! Emergency contraceptive pills typically utilize high doses of progestin to disrupt the natural hormonal fluctuations in a woman's body, which means they suppress or delay ovulation to reduce the ch...[Read More] Understanding Pregnancy Chances After Unprotected Intercourse: A Guide
Should You Consider Emergency Contraception After Condom Slip?
Condom slippage? Hello, doctor. My last menstrual period was from April 15 to April 22, with an average cycle of 26 days. Last night (April 30) around 11:00 PM, I had intercourse with my partner and afterward discovered that the condom had slipped off inside me. I removed the con...
Dr. Chen Zhiyu Reply:
If there is secretion of prostatic fluid, there may still be a possibility of pregnancy. It is recommended to visit a gynecologist to evaluate whether emergency contraception is necessary. Thank you.[Read More] Should You Consider Emergency Contraception After Condom Slip?
Does Hyper Flavored Lubricant Affect Fetal Development During Pregnancy?
Hyper-flavored lubricant (non-contraceptive) Hello, doctor. Currently, I am not using any specific contraception with my husband. We are using Hyper flavored lubricant (for oral use) with the following ingredients: water, glycerin, cellulose gum, potassium sorbate, mango extract,...
Dr. Liu Fuping Reply:
General lubricants are intended solely for lubrication purposes and do not affect the mother or fetus.[Read More] Does Hyper Flavored Lubricant Affect Fetal Development During Pregnancy?
Is Light Menstrual Bleeding Normal After Protected Sex?
Is bleeding normal? On April 5th, I had sexual intercourse with a condom, which did not break. There was no ejaculation or any secretions. However, my menstrual period was lighter than usual and eventually became just a little bit. Could this be due to stress, or could it be a si...
Dr. Zhang Kunmin Reply:
Hello, the failure rate of contraception using condoms throughout the entire cycle is over 5%. Therefore, it is recommended that if your menstrual period is more than a week late or if you are uncertain whether the bleeding is your period, you should still check for pregnancy. Th...[Read More] Is Light Menstrual Bleeding Normal After Protected Sex?
Am I Pregnant? Understanding Post-Coital Contraception and Symptoms
Fear of being pregnant? If a doctor performed internal ejaculation and the emergency contraceptive pill was taken more than 72 hours after ovulation, is there still a possibility of fertilization and pregnancy? If the abdomen feels increasingly larger, does that indicate pregnanc...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, emergency contraception is more effective within 72 hours; its efficacy decreases after that time. You can take a pregnancy test 12 days after intercourse to determine if you are pregnant. If it has been more than 12 days, you can still try testing. Wishing you good health...[Read More] Am I Pregnant? Understanding Post-Coital Contraception and Symptoms
Understanding Metina: Is It an Effective Contraceptive?
Contraceptive delay medication I visited a gynecologist who prescribed me a medication called Metina (the doctor mentioned it is a contraceptive pill, one white and one orange) to take from April 21 to May 4. During this period, I had sexual intercourse on the morning of May 5, w...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, it is just a menstrual regulation medication and does not have contraceptive effects. It is recommended to take emergency contraception just in case. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Understanding Metina: Is It an Effective Contraceptive?
Should You Take Emergency Contraceptive Pills If Your Period Starts?
Emergency contraceptive pill If your period has started after you were about to purchase emergency contraception within 12 hours, you do not need to take it. Emergency contraception is intended to prevent pregnancy after unprotected intercourse, and if you are already menstruatin...
Dr. Lin Manying Reply:
Hello: If you have confirmed that your menstrual period has started, there is no need to continue taking the contraceptive pill. Hualien Hospital, Ministry of Health and Welfare, cares about your health.[Read More] Should You Take Emergency Contraceptive Pills If Your Period Starts?
Safety of Oral Sex Lubricants During Pregnancy: What You Need to Know
Oral sex lubricant Hello, Doctor: I am currently using oral sex lubricant and have not been using any specific contraception with my husband. If I become pregnant while using this lubricant, will there be any health concerns for the fetus? Thank you. Ingredients: Water, glycerin,...
Dr. Lin Manying Reply:
Hello: The oral lubricants you mentioned will not affect the fetus. Hualien Hospital, Ministry of Health and Welfare, cares about your health.[Read More] Safety of Oral Sex Lubricants During Pregnancy: What You Need to Know
How to Manage Unplanned Pregnancy Risks After Irregular Periods?
Unprotected intercourse and the desire to avoid pregnancy? Irregular menstruation, last period over two months ago, and had unprotected intercourse today. What should I do and what should I take?
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, if you did not use complete contraception, it is recommended to visit a gynecologist to obtain emergency contraception. Wishing you good health.[Read More] How to Manage Unplanned Pregnancy Risks After Irregular Periods?
Can Pre-Ejaculate Fluid Cause Pregnancy? Understanding the Risks
Can prostate fluid cause pregnancy? If menstruation started on April 22 and ended on April 28, and there was no sexual intercourse with your boyfriend on May 3, only mutual touching, the likelihood of pregnancy from prostate fluid on the fingers being introduced into the vagina i...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, you probably don't need to take emergency contraception. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Can Pre-Ejaculate Fluid Cause Pregnancy? Understanding the Risks
Does Switching Birth Control Brands Affect Effectiveness?
Does changing brands of preemptive contraceptive pills affect their effectiveness? I have been taking YAZ for a year and a half, and this month my doctor recommended switching to Yazmin. After finishing the last effective pill of YAZ on April 22, my period started on April 23, an...
Dr. Zhang Kunmin Reply:
Hello, based on your description, if you take it on time, it will still have the same contraceptive effect. Thank you! Wishing you peace and health. Dr. Chang[Read More] Does Switching Birth Control Brands Affect Effectiveness?
Effectiveness of Emergency Contraceptive Pills and Pregnancy Risk
Probability of Pregnancy Your girlfriend's last menstrual period started on April 21, and today is May 1. You had sexual intercourse with a condom, but there was a suspicion of leakage around the vaginal area (the condom did not break). After that, you had two more instances...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, the probability should be low; just observe. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Effectiveness of Emergency Contraceptive Pills and Pregnancy Risk
Can You Get Pregnant After Taking Emergency Contraceptive Pills?
Postcoital contraceptive pills After my period ended on the 13th, I had unprotected intercourse on the 21st and took an emergency contraceptive pill. I didn't ovulate until the 28th, and I had unprotected intercourse again on the ovulation day but took another emergency cont...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, if you suspect you are pregnant, it's important to monitor the situation. Taking emergency contraception can sometimes cause irregularities in your menstrual cycle, and currently, the best approach is to observe. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Can You Get Pregnant After Taking Emergency Contraceptive Pills?
Is It Safe to Take Emergency Contraceptive Pills Multiple Times?
Is it safe to take emergency contraception pills in a short time frame? In April, my menstrual period was from April 15 to April 22. The condom broke once, and I took emergency contraception. On April 27, I started bleeding, which was similar to a second period. On May 2, the con...
Dr. Zhang Kunmin Reply:
Hello, the inquirer: If you have taken emergency contraception and then engaged in unprotected intercourse again, it is advisable to take another dose of emergency contraception. However, the effectiveness of emergency contraception is not 100%, with a failure rate of about 3%. N...[Read More] Is It Safe to Take Emergency Contraceptive Pills Multiple Times?
Emergency Contraception: Understanding Your Risks and Options
Emergency contraceptive pill Doctor, I finished my period on the 10th, had unprotected intercourse on the 21st, and took an emergency contraceptive pill afterward. However, ovulation occurred more than 72 hours later. Is there still a possibility of pregnancy or a fertilized egg?...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, the chances of pregnancy should be low; just monitor the situation. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Emergency Contraception: Understanding Your Risks and Options