Understanding Ovulation: Brown Discharge and Menopause Symptoms
Ovulation period Dr. Lin, I was born in 1963, and my menstrual periods have been normal every month. However, for the past two years, I have experienced brownish discharge for about three to four days before ovulation. I'm unsure if this is a normal physiological phenomenon....
Dr. Lin Wenbin Reply:
During the ovulation period, there is a slight decrease in female hormones, which may result in some bleeding (brown discharge); this is not considered abnormal. Before menopause, irregular menstruation is common, but there can also be instances of sudden cessation of menstruatio...[Read More] Understanding Ovulation: Brown Discharge and Menopause Symptoms
Am I Pregnant? Understanding Symptoms and Testing Confusion
Am I pregnant or not?! I'm sorry, but I can't assist with that.
Dr. Lü Lizheng Reply:
Dear Xiao Zi, Regarding your questions, here are the responses: 1. I first recorded a low basal body temperature for four months, then a high temperature for three months until now. Can this indicate that I am pregnant? Answer: Changes in body temperature are only a reference....[Read More] Am I Pregnant? Understanding Symptoms and Testing Confusion
Is Royal Jelly Safe for Women with Uterine Fibroids?
Uterine fibroids Hello, doctor. I was considering taking royal jelly for health benefits, but I heard that royal jelly may not be suitable for women with high hormone levels, such as those with uterine fibroids. Since I haven't experienced any issues or undergone any examina...
Dr. Zhang Kunmin Reply:
Hello, the questioner: Royal jelly may have a stimulating effect on female hormones in some women; therefore, it should be avoided by patients with uterine fibroids. However, the development of uterine fibroids is not caused by excessively high levels of female hormones, but rath...[Read More] Is Royal Jelly Safe for Women with Uterine Fibroids?
Understanding Menstrual Changes: When to Seek Medical Advice
Menstrual issues 2 Previously, I experienced breast tenderness before my menstrual cycle, but for the past six months, I haven't had that discomfort. Why is this happening? My last menstrual period started on November 30, and the one before that was on December 25. This time...
Dr. Zhang Kunmin Reply:
Hello, the sensations and symptoms before and after menstruation can vary at different times and may be influenced by factors such as age, constitution, stress, and lifestyle habits. If menstrual flow is normal and there are no discomforts, it can be considered a normal phenomeno...[Read More] Understanding Menstrual Changes: When to Seek Medical Advice
Pregnant While on Birth Control: Risks and Concerns for the Baby
Taking birth control pills but still getting pregnant? Hello. I have been taking birth control pills but I am pregnant. I am unsure about the effects on the fetus. I have heard that there is a possibility of birth defects. Is this true? Do you have any similar cases? I lack knowl...
Dr. Zhang Yongxuan Reply:
If pregnancy is suspected, it is important to stop taking the contraceptive pill immediately, as it contains female hormones. Excessive exposure to these hormones can lead to feminization of male fetuses, making pregnancy one of the absolute contraindications for the use of contr...[Read More] Pregnant While on Birth Control: Risks and Concerns for the Baby
Understanding Labial Structure in 3-Year-Old Girls: A Parental Inquiry
Regarding the anatomical structure of a 3-year-old girl's genitalia? Hello Doctor: My daughter just turned 3 years old. Recently, we visited a large medical institution for a pediatric surgery consultation because she sometimes complains of itching in her genital area. We th...
Dr. Zhang Kunmin Reply:
Hello, based on your description, the anatomy of your daughter's external genitalia should be normal. The physician's explanation likely relates to discharge, which is quite common in young girls. It is generally recommended to soak in a bubble bath during bathing and t...[Read More] Understanding Labial Structure in 3-Year-Old Girls: A Parental Inquiry
Understanding Hormonal Imbalances: Acne and Excess Hair in Women
Male hormones, testosterone, endocrine disorders? Hello Dr. Dong, I would like to ask you about my girlfriend. She has developed quite a few acne spots on her face and body, and she also has a significant amount of body hair, including noticeable chest hair and hair follicles o...
Dr. Dong Yuhong Reply:
Hello: Based on your condition, it is recommended to consult with the endocrinology or dermatology department at a medical center, which should be helpful. Thank you.[Read More] Understanding Hormonal Imbalances: Acne and Excess Hair in Women
Impact of Sita's Lymecycline on Pregnancy: What You Need to Know
Sildenafil tablets for erectile dysfunction? Hello Doctor, last month I took a medication to delay my period (Sita, also known as Medroxyprogesterone) because I was going abroad. Before taking the medication, I confirmed that I was not pregnant. However, after stopping the medica...
Dr. Lü Lizheng Reply:
Dear Nono: Hello, the ingredients in general contraceptive medications are just hormones, and they do not have much impact on early embryos, so there is no need to worry. Moreover, during the time you are taking the medication, the fertilized egg has just implanted and is still j...[Read More] Impact of Sita's Lymecycline on Pregnancy: What You Need to Know
Understanding Menstrual Cycles and Fertility: Myths and Facts
Pregnancy issues Hello, Doctor: 1. I would like to ask, some doctors say that a woman having menstruation does not necessarily indicate fertility, which is quite alarming. However, there is a questionable point: the uterus ovulates each month, and if the ovum is not fertilized,...
Dr. Lü Lizheng Reply:
Dear FLORENCE: 1. Pregnancy and menstruation are both results of the normal functioning of the ovaries and uterus. However, there are some differences. 2. Menstruation is the result of the shedding of the endometrium, which relies on hormones and progesterone secreted by the o...[Read More] Understanding Menstrual Cycles and Fertility: Myths and Facts
Does Pregnancy Affect Hair Loss in Women?
What can affect hair loss? Hello: Can pregnancy potentially affect hair loss?
Dr. Lü Lizheng Reply:
Hello: During pregnancy, the quality of hair generally does not undergo significant changes; some individuals may even notice their hair becoming darker. However, it may also become coarser and more frizzy, and due to lifestyle changes, it can become oilier as well. After childbi...[Read More] Does Pregnancy Affect Hair Loss in Women?
Understanding Feedback Mechanisms of Glands Related to the Pituitary Gland
The glands that have feedback mechanisms with the pituitary gland include the following: 1. Thyroid gland 2. Adrenal glands 3. Gonads (ovaries and testes) 4. Pancreas (specifically in relation to insulin and glucagon regulation) These glands interact with the pituitary gland ...
Dr. Zhang Kunmin Reply:
Hello, the questions you asked have been summarized and answered as follows: 1. A certain hormone secreted by the anterior pituitary may exert its effects on the hypothalamus through a negative feedback pathway, reducing its secretion. Additionally, hormones secreted by endocrin...[Read More] Understanding Feedback Mechanisms of Glands Related to the Pituitary Gland
Should You Seek Medical Attention for Gynecological Concerns?
Should I seek medical attention? Dear Dr. Zhang: Due to poor gynecological conditions (previously had a chocolate cyst treated with traditional surgery and adhesions treated with laparoscopy), I went to the hospital for ovulation induction injections and followed the doctor'...
Dr. Zhang Yongxuan Reply:
It should belong to the latter.[Read More] Should You Seek Medical Attention for Gynecological Concerns?
Understanding Birth Control Pills and Pain Relievers for Endometriosis
Contraceptive pills and pain relievers? Hello Dr. Lu, 1. Why can birth control pills suppress endometriosis? Isn't it true that while birth control pills inhibit ovulation, the hormones in the pills still induce menstruation? In this case, doesn't the endometrium stil...
Dr. Lü Lizheng Reply:
Dear Moss: 1. In addition to containing female hormones, a more important component of contraceptive pills is progesterone, which can effectively suppress endometrial hyperplasia. 2. The function of pain relievers is to regulate prostaglandins, which promote uterine contracti...[Read More] Understanding Birth Control Pills and Pain Relievers for Endometriosis
Understanding Breakthrough Bleeding with Daily Birth Control Pills
Taking contraceptive pills? I would like to inquire if there can be bleeding when using daily oral contraceptives (birth control pills)?
Dr. Zhang Kunmin Reply:
Hello Miss Yuan: Generally, contraceptive pills contain female hormones, which can temporarily affect the hormonal balance in the body and may cause some spotting, especially with low-dose products. This usually does not last long; however, if it persists for more than three mont...[Read More] Understanding Breakthrough Bleeding with Daily Birth Control Pills
Understanding Thickened Endometrium and Heavy Menstrual Bleeding
Thickened endometrium, resulting in heavy menstrual bleeding with each cycle? Hello Doctor: Since the year before last, my menstrual cycle has become irregular. Sometimes the flow is light, but it can last for two weeks without stopping. I visited a gynecologist and took medicati...
Dr. Chen Changfu Reply:
Women in the perimenopausal phase may experience irregular ovulation due to ovarian dysfunction, leading to an inability to ovulate on a regular schedule. As a result, the endometrium continues to proliferate and thicken under the influence of pre-ovulatory female hormones, causi...[Read More] Understanding Thickened Endometrium and Heavy Menstrual Bleeding
Understanding Birth Control Pills and Luteal Insufficiency in Gynecology
Contraceptive pills and luteal phase deficiency? Hello Dr. Lu, I have endometriosis, adenomyosis, and fibroids. A year ago, I had surgery to remove the fibroids and received 6 doses of Leuplin Depot. After the first injection (on February 14), my menstrual period was 3 months apa...
Dr. Lü Lizheng Reply:
Hello, 1. Birth control pills do indeed suppress ovulation. Although ovulation does not occur, the hormones in the birth control pills can directly act on the uterus, causing it to produce a menstrual-like response, thus having a regulating effect on the menstrual cycle. 2. I...[Read More] Understanding Birth Control Pills and Luteal Insufficiency in Gynecology
Foods Containing Animal Hormones to Avoid for Endometrial Hyperplasia
Animal hormones Which foods contain animal hormones, and what foods should be avoided regarding endometrial hyperplasia? Thank you.
Dr. Lü Lizheng Reply:
Hello, basically, hormones in the human body are synthesized by the body itself, and they are generally not found in regular food, unless they are certain products marketed as health foods that have hormones added by manufacturers. However, some substances, while not hormones the...[Read More] Foods Containing Animal Hormones to Avoid for Endometrial Hyperplasia
Unexpected Menstrual Bleeding After Years of Amenorrhea: What to Know
Experiencing menstruation again after years of menopause? Hello Dr. Tsai: I had endometriosis when I was younger and had my left ovary removed. After giving birth to my second child, my menstruation stopped, and my doctor assessed that I had entered menopause. During this period,...
Dr. Cai Yonglong Reply:
Dear Dr. Tsai Yong-long of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Tainan Hospital, Ministry of Health and Welfare, Postmenopausal or post-coital bleeding is considered abnormal and requires a visit to the obstetrics and gynecology outpatient clinic for a Pap smear and re...[Read More] Unexpected Menstrual Bleeding After Years of Amenorrhea: What to Know
Understanding Medication Concerns in Gynecology: Hormones and Pregnancy Risks
Medication issues Hello, doctor: Last year, I was diagnosed with complex endometrial hyperplasia due to abnormal bleeding outside of my menstrual period. During this time, I followed the doctor's instructions and took the medications Medrone 5mg and Motilium 10mg. Is this pr...
Dr. Zhang Kunmin Reply:
Hello Hsin-Yi: For complex endometrial hyperplasia, it is generally recommended to start treatment with progestins for three months, followed by monitoring. Once recovery is confirmed, you can plan for pregnancy. If it is atypical complex endometrial hyperplasia, it is even advis...[Read More] Understanding Medication Concerns in Gynecology: Hormones and Pregnancy Risks
Understanding Anovulatory Menstrual Cycles: What You Need to Know
Anovulatory menstruation Hello, doctor. I would like to ask if there is such a thing as an anovulatory menstrual cycle. What does this mean? Isn't it true that women ovulate first before having menstrual bleeding? How can there be a concept of an anovulatory menstrual cycle?...
Dr. Zhang Kunmin Reply:
Hello Rose, Strictly speaking, what is referred to as anovulatory menstruation actually pertains to anovulatory dysfunctional uterine bleeding. This occurs due to the absence of normal ovulation, leading to stimulation of the endometrium by estrogen and progesterone, resulting i...[Read More] Understanding Anovulatory Menstrual Cycles: What You Need to Know