Is Medication the Only Solution for Irregular Periods?
Is it only possible to induce menstruation through medication? Hello Doctor, I have been experiencing irregular menstrual cycles since I started menstruating in sixth grade. Sometimes my period comes every twenty days, other times it takes over forty days, and during college, I e...
Dr. Huang Yiwen Reply:
Hello Ms. Ting: Based on the laboratory data, your condition appears to be polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), as your LH levels are significantly higher than your FSH levels (more than twice). Additionally, your testosterone levels are also elevated. You meet more than two criteri...[Read More] Is Medication the Only Solution for Irregular Periods?
Understanding Delayed Menstruation: When to Wait and When to See a Doctor
Delayed menstruation? Hello, I usually use an app to track my menstrual cycle, and it has been quite regular. However, this time it is already 4 to 5 days late. Should I wait a few more days or see a doctor? The app calculated the first day of this month as the day my period was ...
Dr. Huang Yiwen Reply:
Hello Miss 33: Since your menstruation is delayed by four to five days, it is advisable to take a urine test to check for pregnancy. It is not uncommon for women to experience irregular periods once or twice a year, so there is no need to worry too much about that. However, if yo...[Read More] Understanding Delayed Menstruation: When to Wait and When to See a Doctor
Post-Sexual Bleeding: Understanding Causes and When to Seek Help
Bleeding after sexual intercourse, yet examinations show no abnormalities?! Hello Doctor, I would like to ask about a concern. Recently, after sexual intercourse, I noticed light pink stains when wiping with tissue. I checked and found nothing unusual, but today after intercourse...
Dr. Zhang Kunmin Reply:
Hello, the causes of intermenstrual bleeding may include hormonal imbalance, emotional factors, diet, age, and others. However, it is crucial to rule out conditions such as uterine tumors, endometrial hyperplasia, cervical lesions, and vaginal lesions. If the bleeding persists, i...[Read More] Post-Sexual Bleeding: Understanding Causes and When to Seek Help
Understanding Prolonged Menstrual Bleeding and Blood Clots: When to Seek Help
Prolonged menstrual duration, heavy menstrual flow, and the presence of blood clots? It has been seven days since the onset of menstruation, with a heavier flow and varying sizes of blood clots. The menstrual blood is bright red, and there is no abdominal pain. I would like to kn...
Dr. Zhang Kunmin Reply:
There have been too many similar questions. Please refer to our frequently asked questions. Hello, the reasons for heavy menstrual bleeding in women may include hormonal imbalances, emotional factors, diet, age, and more. However, the most important thing is to rule out the pre...[Read More] Understanding Prolonged Menstrual Bleeding and Blood Clots: When to Seek Help
Heavy Menstrual Flow with Clots: Is It Normal After Stopping Medication?
Heavy menstrual bleeding with blood clots? The patient previously experienced long-term menstrual irregularities, with the last menstrual period occurring in December. After completing medication in December, menstruation started on January 20. The patient stopped medication in J...
Dr. Zhang Kunmin Reply:
Hello, the factors that may affect the menstrual blood volume in women include hormonal imbalances, emotions, diet, age, and others. However, it is crucial to rule out the presence of uterine tumors, endometrial hyperplasia, cervical lesions, vaginal lesions, and so on. If the bl...[Read More] Heavy Menstrual Flow with Clots: Is It Normal After Stopping Medication?
Understanding Endometrial Hyperplasia: Pregnancy Concerns and Medication Effects
Endometrial hyperplasia Hello, doctor. In September 2017, I was diagnosed with a polyp and underwent polypectomy. In November 2017, I was found to have endometrial hyperplasia, and the doctor prescribed progesterone (Medroxyprogesterone 5 mg) with the label 131, indicating it is ...
Dr. Huang Jianzhong Reply:
In September 2017, a polyp was discovered, and after a polypectomy, endometrial hyperplasia was found in November 2017. The physician prescribed progesterone (Medroxyprogesterone 5 mg) with the imprint 131, indicating it is a Category X medication, and advised me to take it for t...[Read More] Understanding Endometrial Hyperplasia: Pregnancy Concerns and Medication Effects
Understanding Ovulation Medications: Symptoms and Concerns for Pregnancy
Taking ovulation medication? Hello, Dr. Lin! My menstrual period started on December 19th, and the doctor prescribed me ovulation medication, which I began taking on the fifth day of my period for five days. After that, I waited five days to have intercourse with my husband. On t...
Dr. Lin Wenbin Reply:
Please visit the outpatient clinic for a more thorough examination.[Read More] Understanding Ovulation Medications: Symptoms and Concerns for Pregnancy
Understanding Endometrial Hyperplasia: Symptoms, Treatments, and Concerns
Endometrial thickening Hello, doctor. I am 26 years old and have been experiencing hyperplasia for a long time, but it has become more severe in the past six months (with heavy bleeding and many blood clots). After examination, I was diagnosed with the need for a dilation and cur...
Dr. Huang Jianzhong Reply:
I am 26 years old and have been experiencing hyperplasia issues for a long time, but it has felt more severe in the past six months (with heavy bleeding that lasts a long time and many blood clots). After examination, I was diagnosed with the need for a dilation and curettage (D&...[Read More] Understanding Endometrial Hyperplasia: Symptoms, Treatments, and Concerns
Should You Take Vitamin E While on Birth Control Pills?
Is it necessary to take vitamin E while using oral contraceptives? I have been taking birth control pills for over a year to prevent pregnancy and regulate my menstrual cycle. My menstrual pain and irregularity have decreased to almost none, but my menstrual flow has also become ...
Dr. Zhang Kunmin Reply:
A physician cannot administer treatment, prescribe medication, or provide a diagnosis without a personal examination. Hello, the contraceptive pill has the effect of suppressing endometrial hyperplasia (making it more difficult for a fertilized egg to implant). As the source of m...[Read More] Should You Take Vitamin E While on Birth Control Pills?
Understanding Uterine Dysfunction: Duration of Medication and Side Effects
Uterine atony Hello Doctor, I experienced brown discharge for three days after my period ended on December 13th. I visited a gynecologist, and the doctor mentioned it was due to poor uterine contractions. I was prescribed a medication to promote uterine contractions, taking 2 pil...
Dr. Yang Wangjun Reply:
Hello: Abnormal vaginal bleeding should first rule out miscarriage due to pregnancy. Next, check for uterine polyps, cervical polyps, or other vaginal wall lacerations that may be causing the bleeding. An ultrasound should be performed to assess for endometrial hyperplasia. If th...[Read More] Understanding Uterine Dysfunction: Duration of Medication and Side Effects
Understanding Abnormal Vaginal Bleeding: Causes and Concerns
Vaginal discharge with bleeding symptoms? In recent years, I have experienced symptoms of abnormal vaginal bleeding with discharge. After researching online, I found similarities between ovulation bleeding and cervical cancer symptoms, as both can present with abnormal vaginal bl...
Dr. Yang Wangjun Reply:
Hello: (1) Based on what you described, the likelihood of ovulatory bleeding is quite high. Other causes of abnormal vaginal bleeding, such as cervical polyps, endometrial polyps, endometrial hyperplasia, and cervical pre-cancerous lesions, can be evaluated through a pelvic exami...[Read More] Understanding Abnormal Vaginal Bleeding: Causes and Concerns
Can You Get Pregnant from Dry Humping? Understanding the Risks
Can I get pregnant? Menstruation occurred from December 3 to December 9, with an average cycle of 27 days. There is a problem of endometrial hyperplasia. On December 17, there was no penetration or ejaculation, only external rubbing, but no condom was used. What is the likelihood...
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.[Read More] Can You Get Pregnant from Dry Humping? Understanding the Risks
Understanding Menstrual Delays: When to Seek Medical Advice
Menstruation has been consistently delayed? Hello doctor, my period started on October 8th, and I still haven't gotten my period for November. My usual cycle is about 37 days, but I was very busy with midterms and reports at school in early November, which made me anxious an...
Dr. Huang Yiwen Reply:
Hello, silly girl: Irregular menstruation is quite common among women and generally does not have significant health impacts. If it is not a long-term menstrual disorder, having a late period once or twice within a year is usually not a concern. Endometrial hyperplasia or even pa...[Read More] Understanding Menstrual Delays: When to Seek Medical Advice
Brown Discharge: Pregnancy or Infection? What You Need to Know
Brown discharge?! Hello, 1. If there are very small amounts of brown discharge for three consecutive days, without itching or odor, it could be related to either early pregnancy or a possible inflammation. It is advisable to consult a healthcare professional for further evaluat...
Dr. Yang Wangjun Reply:
Hello: (1) Brown vaginal discharge usually indicates slight bleeding. This could be caused by a miscarriage due to pregnancy, bleeding resulting from endometrial dysfunction, endometrial hyperplasia, or bleeding from endometrial polyps or cervical polyps. (2) Regardless of whethe...[Read More] Brown Discharge: Pregnancy or Infection? What You Need to Know
Understanding Irregular Menstrual Cycles: When to Seek Medical Advice
Menstrual cycle lasts three to four months? Hello, doctor. Since I started my period in the first year of junior high, my menstrual cycle has not been regular every month. My mother said that this is normal at the beginning, but even after entering high school, I only had my peri...
Dr. Huang Yiwen Reply:
Hello Ms. Huang, your situation may be caused by individual physiological factors. The main reason is likely due to chronic anovulation, which results in irregular menstrual cycles. I recommend that you visit a gynecology clinic for an examination. If a definitive cause cannot be...[Read More] Understanding Irregular Menstrual Cycles: When to Seek Medical Advice
Understanding Menstrual Delay After Breast Cancer Treatment and Tamoxifen Use
Menstrual delay Hello Dr. Huang, I have a question to ask. In May of this year, I was diagnosed with left ductal carcinoma in situ, and subsequently underwent a partial mastectomy, radiation therapy, and have been continuously taking Tamoxifen since then. Initially, I noticed th...
Dr. Huang Yiwen Reply:
Hello Miss Anan: There is no need to worry about the effects of inducing menstruation on your current condition or the medications you are taking. If you are taking tamoxifen, it is important to have regular checks of the endometrial thickness, as long-term use of this medication...[Read More] Understanding Menstrual Delay After Breast Cancer Treatment and Tamoxifen Use
Understanding Endometrial Hyperplasia: Risks, Treatments, and Fertility Concerns
Endometrial hyperplasia Hello, doctor. Last year (May 2015), I started seeing a physician due to irregular menstrual periods and was diagnosed with intrauterine adhesions. I underwent a hysteroscopic adhesiolysis and dilation and curettage (D&C). The pathology report indicate...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, whether it is truly endometrial hyperplasia or not relies on the pathology report; the physician's diagnosis is merely a suspicion based on ultrasound findings. Hyperplasia and oocytes are two different matters and will not affect each other. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Understanding Endometrial Hyperplasia: Risks, Treatments, and Fertility Concerns
Understanding Birth Control Pills: Managing Periods and Pregnancy Risks
Oral contraceptives Hello, doctor. Due to contraceptive needs, I have been taking oral contraceptive pills for nearly a year. At the end of this month, I will be traveling with my partner, but it coincides with my menstrual period. My understanding is that missing a pill once cou...
Dr. Zhang Kunmin Reply:
Hello, the components of contraceptive pills work by inhibiting ovulation to achieve contraceptive effects. They also suppress endometrial hyperplasia, making it difficult for a fertilized egg to implant. During the pill-free interval, the endometrium sheds, resulting in menstrua...[Read More] Understanding Birth Control Pills: Managing Periods and Pregnancy Risks
Light Bleeding After Intercourse: Causes and Concerns for Women
Light bleeding after sexual intercourse? Two Saturdays ago (August 13), after being intimate with my boyfriend, I noticed some bleeding when I wiped with toilet paper after using the restroom. It looked more like the beginning or end of a menstrual period, with clear discharge ac...
Dr. Yang Wangjun Reply:
Hello: After intercourse, the first consideration for bleeding is cervical microvascular rupture. Most cases are caused by cervical inflammation and erosion, while other conditions such as cervical ectropion, cervical precancerous lesions, and cervical polyps can also lead to pos...[Read More] Light Bleeding After Intercourse: Causes and Concerns for Women
Understanding Prolonged Menstrual Periods: When to See a Gynecologist
Prolonged menstrual period I have been experiencing my menstrual period for two weeks since it first started, and sometimes it lasts up to three weeks. My cycle length is similar to that of others, but this has been causing me distress. Is this normal, and should I see a gynecolo...
Dr. Zhang Kunmin Reply:
Hello, the reasons for prolonged menstrual periods in women may include hormonal imbalances, emotional factors, diet, age, and others. However, it is crucial to rule out conditions such as uterine tumors, endometrial hyperplasia, cervical lesions, and vaginal lesions. If the symp...[Read More] Understanding Prolonged Menstrual Periods: When to See a Gynecologist