Does Taking Emergency Contraceptive Pills Delay Menstrual Periods?
Will taking emergency contraception delay the menstrual period? Consulting a doctor: I have been teasing my girlfriend during her menstrual period for 2-3 days, and we had sexual intercourse but did not fully ejaculate. She took the morning-after pill, but she usually has a regul...
Dr. Lin Manying Reply:
The principle of emergency contraceptive pills is based on high doses of hormones (progestin or estrogen), which interfere with the endometrium, making it difficult for the embryo to implant. Common side effects of taking emergency contraceptive pills include 1. gastrointestinal ...[Read More] Does Taking Emergency Contraceptive Pills Delay Menstrual Periods?
Understanding Delayed Menstruation: Concerns After Unprotected Intercourse
Menstrual delay? Hello, I am 19 years old. Last Saturday, I had intimate contact with my boyfriend, but I discovered that the condom broke. He said he did not ejaculate, and that was the second time; the first time he did ejaculate, but the condom was intact. Later, just to be sa...
Dr. Dai Qihan Reply:
Hello, your issue requires further inquiry and examination in the outpatient clinic. Please visit the outpatient department for follow-up treatment.[Read More] Understanding Delayed Menstruation: Concerns After Unprotected Intercourse
Understanding Delayed Menstruation: Common Concerns for Teens
Menstruation has not occurred? Hello, doctor! I am a middle school student. My period has not come for a month, and I don't know what to do or what the reason is. What could be the cause? Also, before my period usually starts, I notice that I have a lot of discharge that is ...
Dr. Zhan Deqin Reply:
1. It's not a big deal if menstruation occasionally doesn't occur, as long as pregnancy is ruled out. 2. An increase in discharge before menstruation is a normal phenomenon, but if there is an unusual odor or itching, medical attention should be sought. 3. It's...[Read More] Understanding Delayed Menstruation: Common Concerns for Teens
Delayed Menstruation and Lower Abdominal Pain: Possible Causes Explained
Menstruation has been absent for a long time, and there is lower abdominal pain? Hello Doctor, I have had irregular menstrual cycles since I started menstruating in fifth grade. The shortest interval has been about a month and a half, and the longest was six months. I received tr...
Dr. Wei Fumao Reply:
If your period is late, you should take a pregnancy test. Please address any abdominal pain promptly, as it may indicate inflammation.[Read More] Delayed Menstruation and Lower Abdominal Pain: Possible Causes Explained
Why Is My Period Late? Understanding Delayed Menstruation
Why is my menstrual period late? My menstrual period is 20 days late. During these 20 days, I have taken a pregnancy test, but it was negative. I also received a medication to induce menstruation, but it has been 3 days and my period still hasn't started. What should I do?
Dr. Wang Jionglang Reply:
The menstrual cycle of young women is related to nutrition, lifestyle, and work stress. Aside from pregnancy, a delayed period is usually due to abnormal ovulation function. Based on your situation, after confirming that you are not pregnant, you can receive another injection to ...[Read More] Why Is My Period Late? Understanding Delayed Menstruation
Understanding Prolactin Levels and Menstrual Irregularities at Age 40
Inquiry about prolactin hormone? My prolactin level is 72, and I have not taken any gastric medications or sedatives. My menstruation is delayed by about 60 days, and I am 40 years old. Is there any correlation?
Dr. Zhan Deqin Reply:
1. Prolactin level of 72 is elevated. 2. Is this the only instance of delayed menstruation, or has it been ongoing for a while? Are you experiencing breast pain? 3. I recommend that you consult a gynecologist first.[Read More] Understanding Prolactin Levels and Menstrual Irregularities at Age 40
Understanding Delayed Menstruation: What to Do When Your Period Is Late
Menstruation has not yet begun? Hello, doctor. I am already 16 years old and will soon be 17, but I still haven't gotten my first period. Last semester, my mom took me to see a gynecologist, and the doctor told me to wait a bit longer because she said my uterus hasn't f...
Dr. Zhan Deqin Reply:
I suggest you seek another hospital for a more detailed examination.[Read More] Understanding Delayed Menstruation: What to Do When Your Period Is Late
Understanding Delayed Menstruation: Causes, Concerns, and Next Steps
Menstrual induction Hello Doctor: I have not had my period, and on January 2nd, I went to the gynecologist for a menstrual induction (I tested negative for pregnancy at that time). How long after this should I expect my period to come? What should I do if it does not come? Does t...
Dr. Zhan Deqin Reply:
1. The menstrual cycle usually resumes within a week after receiving a menstrual induction injection. 2. Cold medications and thyroid medications can affect the menstrual cycle. 3. If menstruation has not occurred one week after the injection, it is advisable to visit a gynec...[Read More] Understanding Delayed Menstruation: Causes, Concerns, and Next Steps
Missed Period: Could Stress or Breakup Affect Your Cycle?
Menstruation has not occurred? I haven't gotten my period this month, but my last sexual encounter was before October. My period came on October 4th, and my menstrual cycles have been regular for the past few months, except for the month I had to take entrance exams, when it...
Dr. Wei Fumao Reply:
I apologize for the delayed response due to work issues. If it is confirmed that October 4th was the start of your menstrual period (was the flow the same as usual?), then you are not pregnant. Emotional distress and high levels of stress can sometimes lead to missed periods or d...[Read More] Missed Period: Could Stress or Breakup Affect Your Cycle?
Understanding Delayed Menstruation: Stress Impact and Solutions
Menstruation is delayed!!!! My friend's menstrual period tends to be delayed whenever she is under a lot of stress. How many days of delay would be considered normal? Are there any methods to improve this situation?
Dr. Li Guanghan Reply:
Menstrual cycles that occur one week earlier or later are considered normal. High stress levels and anovulation can cause menstruation to arrive early or late.[Read More] Understanding Delayed Menstruation: Stress Impact and Solutions
Understanding Delayed Menstruation: Causes and Solutions for Women
Delayed menstruation? Recently, my menstrual cycle has been irregular, either starting a week early or nearly two weeks late. For example, my period was expected on November 10, but it has not arrived yet. Typically, my breasts swell before my period, and they have been swollen f...
Dr. Wei Fumao Reply:
Menstrual irregularities are generally related to abnormal ovulation. Ovulation medications can help regulate menstrual cycles. If pregnancy is not desired, oral contraceptives can be used for both contraception and menstrual regulation, and may be worth trying.[Read More] Understanding Delayed Menstruation: Causes and Solutions for Women