Understanding Light Menstrual Flow After Birth Control: Causes and Concerns
Issues with light menstrual flow? I started my period on August 13th last month. I had been taking birth control pills for the previous two months, and I stopped taking them after my period on August 13th. It has been a month since I stopped. On September 5th, I had sexual interc...
Dr. Lü Lizheng Reply:
It is possible that the ovaries have resumed ovulation; however, it may just be the beginning, and the amount of hormones being secreted may be insufficient or unstable. As a result, the menstrual flow may be slightly reduced. Once ovulatory function stabilizes, the menstrual blo...[Read More] Understanding Light Menstrual Flow After Birth Control: Causes and Concerns
How Alcohol and Diet Impact Menstrual Cycle Duration: Insights for Women
The impact of diet on menstruation? Drinking alcohol can potentially affect your menstrual cycle, but it is not a direct cause of an early period. Stress, hormonal fluctuations, and lifestyle changes, including alcohol consumption, can influence the timing and duration of menstru...
Dr. Lü Lizheng Reply:
Some traditional Chinese medicines can affect uterine contractions or hormones, which may influence menstruation. On the 5th, ovulation should not have occurred yet, and since there was no vaginal penetration, pregnancy is unlikely. Sincerely, Dr. Li-Cheng Lu, Taoyuan Hospital.[Read More] How Alcohol and Diet Impact Menstrual Cycle Duration: Insights for Women
Understanding Menstrual Changes After Stopping Birth Control Pills
Discontinuation of birth control pills? Is it normal for my menstrual cycle to be irregular after stopping the birth control pill for a month? I had my period on August 13, and after it ended, I did not take the pill again. Today is September 10, and I still haven't gotten m...
Dr. Lü Lizheng Reply:
1. Taking oral contraceptives suppresses ovarian ovulation, thus preventing pregnancy. However, once the medication is discontinued, the ovaries must resume ovulation to produce sufficient hormones for menstruation, which is why periods are often delayed. 2. If condoms are used...[Read More] Understanding Menstrual Changes After Stopping Birth Control Pills
Understanding Menstrual Pain After Inducing Periods: Common Concerns
Menstruation after induction of menstruation? The last menstrual period started on August 39, 6. Since the period did not come, I received a menstrual induction injection on September 10, but the pain during this period is much worse than usual. What could be the reason for this?
Dr. Lü Lizheng Reply:
The arrival of a normal menstrual period is facilitated by female hormones and progesterone, which act over a period of time on the endometrium, allowing it to achieve a sufficient thickness and a complete structure. When it sheds, it tends to be more complete, resulting in less ...[Read More] Understanding Menstrual Pain After Inducing Periods: Common Concerns
Understanding Clomiphene Capsules: Estrogen Content and Ovulation Chances
Clomiphene capsules Clomiphene capsules do not contain estrogen. They work by blocking estrogen receptors in the hypothalamus, which stimulates the release of hormones that promote ovulation. Ovulation typically occurs after completing the course of the medication, usually within...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, clomiphene capsules do not contain estrogen. Their function is to stimulate ovulation in the ovaries, typically around the 14th day of the menstrual cycle. If the response to the medication is good, the chances of conception are high. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Understanding Clomiphene Capsules: Estrogen Content and Ovulation Chances
Managing High Prolactin Levels After Pituitary Tumor Surgery
Elevated prolactin levels? Hello doctor, five years ago I underwent surgery for a pituitary tumor. In 2014, the tumor was suspected to have recurred, and I received gamma knife radiation treatment at the end of August 2014. Since February of this year, I have not had a menstrual ...
Dr. Zhang Kunmin Reply:
Hello, based on your description, I recommend starting with a blood test to check for elevated prolactin levels or other endocrine abnormalities. If this is the case, it is important to examine the brain and treat the elevated prolactin levels rather than supplementing hormones. ...[Read More] Managing High Prolactin Levels After Pituitary Tumor Surgery
Can Regular Intimacy Reduce Anxiety? Exploring the Benefits
This method Hello, doctor. I read an article in the newspaper last night stating that sexual activity can help improve anxiety. It mentioned that engaging in sexual intercourse twice a week can boost endorphins, reduce stress hormones, and make one feel happier. Is this true? Do ...
Dr. Lin Wenbin Reply:
This is just an overview; it is essential to consider the actual circumstances and whether sexual activity may create stress for both parties.[Read More] Can Regular Intimacy Reduce Anxiety? Exploring the Benefits
Understanding Chocolate Cysts and Uterine Removal: What to Expect Post-Surgery
Total hysterectomy and chocolate cysts? Dear Doctor, I have been experiencing severe bleeding due to adenomyosis and have completed a total hysterectomy while preserving my ovaries. Prior to the surgery, I had chocolate cysts on my ovaries, which were also addressed during the pr...
Dr. Lin Wenbin Reply:
Yes, as long as there are ovarian hormones, there is a possibility of endometriosis. After surgery, it is important to have the physician perform blood tests and provide appropriate medication treatment.[Read More] Understanding Chocolate Cysts and Uterine Removal: What to Expect Post-Surgery
Understanding Pink Discharge Before Menstruation: Causes and Concerns
Light pink discharge before menstruation? Last month, I took the emergency contraceptive pill. Three days before my period, I noticed almost pinkish discharge (a mix of cervical mucus and light pink blood), but the amount was minimal. My menstrual period was from July 21 to July ...
Dr. Lü Lizheng Reply:
Taking emergency contraceptive pills can potentially interfere with the body's hormones, leading to hormonal irregularities. This may cause the endometrium to shed irregularly, resulting in some light bleeding that mixes with vaginal discharge, creating a light pink color. T...[Read More] Understanding Pink Discharge Before Menstruation: Causes and Concerns
How to Calculate Ovulation After Taking Menstrual Induction Medication
How to calculate the ovulation period after taking menstrual induction medication? Hello: Due to a delayed menstrual period, I visited the hospital and, after confirming that I am not pregnant, the doctor prescribed hormones. My period has since returned to normal! I would like t...
Dr. Zhang Kunmin Reply:
Hello, the questioner: Based on your description, your menstrual cycle has recently become irregular, and the missed period indicates that ovulation has not occurred, which is why you may need to induce menstruation. During periods of irregular menstruation, the timing of ovulati...[Read More] How to Calculate Ovulation After Taking Menstrual Induction Medication
Causes of Irregular Menstrual Cycles Beyond Masturbation
Causes of irregular menstruation? Doctor! Thank you for explaining that masturbation can cause irregular menstruation. What are some other reasons that can lead to irregular periods? I am not sure what they are, thank you.
Dr. Lü Lizheng Reply:
Masturbation does not cause irregular menstruation. More common causes of irregular periods include lack of sleep, high levels of stress, significant weight gain or loss in a short period, and the use of hormones, traditional Chinese medicine, or supplements. Sincerely, Dr. Li-Ch...[Read More] Causes of Irregular Menstrual Cycles Beyond Masturbation
Understanding Brown Discharge After Menstruation: Causes and Concerns
Brown discharge after menstruation? Hello Doctor: I had my period six days after taking the emergency contraceptive pill, and it lasted for six days. Today is the seventh day, and I am experiencing a small amount of brown discharge. What could be the reason for this? Is it a side...
Dr. Lü Lizheng Reply:
The response you provided typically describes the side effects of emergency contraceptive pills. If pregnancy has occurred, there generally should not be any bleeding; if there is bleeding, it is usually minimal. Emergency contraceptive pills can often disrupt the stability of ho...[Read More] Understanding Brown Discharge After Menstruation: Causes and Concerns
Understanding Blood Clots During Menstrual Cycle After Emergency Contraception
Menstrual blood clots Hello, after taking the emergency contraceptive pill, I experienced bleeding on the third day that felt similar to a menstrual period. However, tonight the bleeding included blood clots (about the size of a thumb). Is this a normal occurrence? Thank you.
Dr. Lü Lizheng Reply:
1. Emergency contraceptive pills contain a high amount of progestin (or estrogen), which can potentially disrupt the body's natural hormonal balance. When hormones are unstable, menstruation may also become irregular. 2. Therefore, your menstrual cycle has become irregular...[Read More] Understanding Blood Clots During Menstrual Cycle After Emergency Contraception
Concerns About Menstrual Delay Pills and Pregnancy Planning
Issues Related to Contraceptive Medications and Planned Pregnancy 1. If you take norethindrone (Norina tablets) at the end of the month without knowing if you are pregnant, and assuming you might be pregnant, there is a potential risk to the fetus. Norethindrone is a progestin th...
Dr. Zhang Kunmin Reply:
Hello, the questioner: Norina is a progestin component of female hormones, and its pregnancy category is X, which means it is not recommended for use during pregnancy. If there is a possibility of pregnancy, it is best to consult a physician for confirmation. Additionally, it is ...[Read More] Concerns About Menstrual Delay Pills and Pregnancy Planning
Is It Pseudomenstruation? Understanding Irregular Bleeding After Contraception
Is it a pseudomenstruation? Hello Doctor, I would like to ask about a situation. I had intercourse with my boyfriend and we used a condom, but I am still worried about pregnancy. My period was late, so I took a pregnancy test three days after it was due, and it was negative. Howe...
Dr. Lü Lizheng Reply:
1. Normal menstruation has several characteristics: it occurs on time, the amount is relatively consistent each time, there may be one or two days of heavier flow, which then gradually decreases, and the total duration of menstruation should not exceed seven days. 2. In contras...[Read More] Is It Pseudomenstruation? Understanding Irregular Bleeding After Contraception
Post-Abortion Follow-Up: What to Expect from Your Ultrasound and Tests
Follow-up after abortion? Hello Dr. Chang, I would like to ask about the follow-up appointment two weeks after an abortion. 1. Can an ultrasound show the degree of uterine recovery? 2. Can an ultrasound determine if the uterus is clear of any remaining tissue or if there are an...
Dr. Zhang Kunmin Reply:
Hello, based on your description, it is necessary to combine ultrasound with urine and blood tests for a more accurate assessment of whether there is any cleanliness or inflammation. After a miscarriage, pregnancy hormones may still remain in the body for 1-2 weeks, so urine test...[Read More] Post-Abortion Follow-Up: What to Expect from Your Ultrasound and Tests
Understanding Stretchy Discharge: Is It Always Ovulation?
Stringy vaginal discharge Is the presence of stretchy cervical mucus always indicative of ovulation? My last period started on July 7 and ended on the 13th, with an average cycle of 35 days. The app I use to track my menstrual cycle indicates that today is not a fertile window an...
Dr. Lü Lizheng Reply:
During the ovulation period, vaginal secretions increase due to elevated levels of female hormones. The discharge becomes more abundant, clear, and resembles egg whites in consistency, exhibiting a sticky quality that allows it to stretch without breaking. Since your menstrual cy...[Read More] Understanding Stretchy Discharge: Is It Always Ovulation?
Managing Emotional Turmoil During Menstruation: A Guide for Women
MC has trouble sleeping? Hello, doctor. I feel very frustrated and helpless, especially during the first two days of my menstrual period. I feel so lonely because my husband is often not home at night, and my in-laws are both ill, which makes my emotions very unstable.
Dr. Lin Wenbin Reply:
Menstrual cycles may temporarily lead to a deficiency in hormones, resulting in symptoms similar to those of menopause. However, this period is not prolonged. If discomfort is significant, you can visit an outpatient clinic to obtain medication for treatment.[Read More] Managing Emotional Turmoil During Menstruation: A Guide for Women
Does Breastfeeding Affect Menstrual Cycle Irregularities?
Breastfeeding Hello doctor, I would like to ask: I gave birth on April 10, 2015, and I have been breastfeeding. My menstrual period returned on June 14, 2015, but it only lasted for three days and then stopped. As of July 23, 2015, my period has not returned. I have not had any s...
Dr. Lin Wenbin Reply:
Postpartum, due to the influence of lactation hormones, it is common to experience menstrual irregularities. This does not necessarily require treatment; it is advisable to consult a physician in an outpatient setting for further evaluation.[Read More] Does Breastfeeding Affect Menstrual Cycle Irregularities?
Understanding Menstrual Induction: Is Pain After Medication Normal?
Menstrual induction medication issues? On July 13, I went to the obstetrics and gynecology department to check why my period hadn't come. A urine test showed I wasn't pregnant, so the doctor prescribed me a three-day course of medication to induce menstruation. However,...
Dr. Lü Lizheng Reply:
The formation of menstruation requires the action of female hormones and progesterone to ensure the regular growth of the endometrium. Once the endometrium sheds, menstruation occurs. Typically, patients with irregular menstruation experience anovulation, which means the ovaries ...[Read More] Understanding Menstrual Induction: Is Pain After Medication Normal?