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When Should You Start Pap Smears? A Guide for Young Women

Regarding Pap smears? 1. I would like to ask the doctor when I should start having Pap smears. I am 21 years old, and today I had my first sexual intercourse, and my hymen was intact before this. When I last visited the hospital for a check-up, the doctor told me that I could sta...


Dr. Dong Yuhong Reply:
Hello: Generally, it is recommended to start having Pap smears three years after becoming sexually active. However, if there are issues such as abnormal bleeding, it is necessary to consult a gynecologist. There are many reasons for brown discharge, and if you want to understand ...

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Do You Need a Pap Smear If You Haven't Had Penetrative Sex?

Cervical Pap smear and sexual intercourse? I previously had sexual contact with my boyfriend, but I did not rupture my hymen because I found it too painful. I tried several times and then gave up, so my hymen is still intact. Do I need to have a Pap smear?


Dr. Lin Wenbin Reply:
Such a smear can still be painful, and the hymen may also rupture due to the examination. Therefore, anesthesia may be required for the procedure. There is no absolute standard for whether an examination is necessary. If you find anesthesia for the examination too cumbersome, you...

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Understanding Abnormal Vaginal Discharge: What You Need to Know

Regarding secretions? Hello, doctor. After my menstrual period, I often experience clear vaginal discharge, and sometimes there is yellow fluid. Is the yellow fluid abnormal? This time, the discharge is mostly yellow and of medium amount. I found online that it could be cervical ...


Dr. Dong Yuhong Reply:
Hello: Women who do not engage in sexual intercourse can still experience vaginal discharge. Physiological discharge helps maintain the moisture of the vagina and vulva, and the slight yellowish stains on underwear or panty liners cannot be solely attributed to cervical erosion. ...

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Understanding Post-Intercourse Bleeding: When to Seek Medical Help

Bleeding during orgasm? Hello doctor, yesterday after intercourse I noticed vaginal bleeding, which was bright red. Since this is not my first time having sex, it shouldn't be due to the rupture of the hymen. I'm currently abroad and I'm unsure if I need to visit a...


Dr. Dong Yuhong Reply:
Hello: It is inconvenient to provide a diagnosis without an in-person examination. If seeking medical attention is difficult, the following suggestions are for your reference: If the bleeding is minimal, emergency medical care may not be necessary. However, if the bleeding is sig...

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Understanding Emergency Contraception: Risks and Symptoms Explained

Is there? I had intercourse with my girlfriend on August 26. Since we didn't use a condom, I stopped after a little over a minute. There was no ejaculation inside, and when I pulled out, the tip was dry. Two days later, she took the emergency contraceptive pill within 72 hou...


Dr. Lin Wenbin Reply:
The withdrawal method has a success rate of only about 60-70% for contraception. The subjective perception of the dryness or wetness of the glans penis does not have statistical significance. After erection, the glans secretes a small amount of clear fluid, which may contain sper...

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Understanding Post-Menstrual Bleeding After Manual Stimulation

Bleeding at the end of menstruation? I would like to ask about a situation that occurred a few days ago. I helped my girlfriend with manual stimulation, and she mentioned that her menstrual period was almost over, just the last couple of days with a little bit of flow. During the...


Dr. Yang Wangjun Reply:
Hello: The female reproductive tract is typically elastic and not easily torn. However, if it is stretched beyond its limits, tearing and bleeding can occur. Therefore, it is important to check for any hymenal tears or vaginal lacerations. Additionally, if there are conditions su...

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Do You Need to Have Sex for a Gynecological Exam? Expert Insights

Please have the doctor answer my questions? Hello, doctor. Do I need to have had sexual intercourse in order to undergo a pelvic exam? The last time I visited a hospital, they refused to perform the exam and Pap smear because they were concerned about damaging my hymen. If there ...


Dr. Lin Wenbin Reply:
The presence of an intact hymen does not guarantee that one will not develop gynecological diseases. Therefore, during examinations, if one overly prioritizes the preservation of the hymen, it often leads to undetected conditions that may even be untreated despite their existence...

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Unexplained Gynecological Symptoms: Seeking Solutions for Chronic Discomfort

Undiagnosable gynecological diseases? Hello Doctor: My symptoms are as follows: 1. I have green or yellow vaginal discharge, and I have experienced large yellow secretions that resembled jelly. 2. My menstrual cycle lasts about three days. 3. Whenever I drink tea, coffee, or eat ...


Dr. Zhang Yongxuan Reply:
You can visit the obstetrics and gynecology outpatient clinic and provide a detailed explanation of your medical history to the physician. If you are unmarried, an internal examination may not be performed; instead, alternative tests such as ultrasound may be conducted, or a cons...

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Will Menstruation Still Occur After Hymen Rupture?

Will menstruation still occur after the hymen is broken? If the hymen has been ruptured, will menstruation still occur? It has been almost two weeks late. I have purchased a pregnancy test, and the results show no pregnancy. Why hasn't my period come yet? I have noticed some...


Dr. Yang Wangjun Reply:
Hello: Regarding your inquiry, here are the responses: (1) Amenorrhea can be classified into primary amenorrhea and secondary amenorrhea. Primary amenorrhea refers to the absence of menstruation from the onset of puberty, while secondary amenorrhea occurs when a person has previo...

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Understanding Bleeding During First Sexual Experience: Is It the Hymen?

Could you please provide the content you would like me to translate? I have a question! During my first sexual encounter with my boyfriend, I experienced vaginal bleeding. Later, I went to the hospital for an examination, and they said the bleeding was due to the rupture of my hy...


Dr. Dong Yuhong Reply:
Hello: Bleeding during sexual intercourse may be due to the rupture of the hymen, but it could also be caused by other conditions. If there is recurrent bleeding, it is advisable to seek medical evaluation at a hospital. Thank you!

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Understanding Abnormal Discharge and Bleeding After First Sexual Experience

Abnormal secretion? I would like to ask if it is normal to experience bleeding immediately after the first sexual intercourse, and although the bleeding stops afterward without any pain, there is a feeling of heaviness or pressure. However, after a few days, there are blood-strea...


Dr. Yang Wangjun Reply:
Hello: During first intercourse, due to the narrowness of the hymen and vaginal walls, there is a tendency for lacerations to occur. Most individuals only experience a rupture of the hymen, which typically involves minor capillary bleeding that stops quickly and heals within one ...

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Understanding Hymen Myths: Pain During Intercourse Explained

No hymen? Doctor, I asked my girlfriend, and she said that she didn't bleed during her first time and hasn't had any injuries. She doesn't feel pain during intercourse, but she experiences pain afterward that lasts for several days. This happens every time.


Dr. Chen Xuhui Reply:
The hymen is merely a thin membrane tissue at the vaginal opening, and its structure varies from person to person. It does not necessarily lead to bleeding during first intercourse, nor does it guarantee that one will experience abdominal pain for several days afterward. Possible...

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Will Previous Hymen Scars Affect Future Sexual Experiences?

Please provide more context or specific questions regarding sexual experience? Could you please clarify if my girlfriend, who has had previous sexual experiences and has old scars on her hymen, will develop new scars on her hymen after subsequent sexual intercourse?


Dr. Zhang Yongxuan Reply:
Not necessarily; if one undergoes cosmetic surgery, new scars may still form after the procedure.

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Understanding Hymenal Tears: Key Medical Evidence for Legal Cases

How to issue a certificate? 1. Old hymenal laceration: This refers to a laceration of the hymen that occurred more than seven days prior to diagnosis, indicating that the hymen has been penetrated before. 2. New hymenal laceration: This refers to a laceration of the hymen that o...


Dr. Dong Yuhong Reply:
Hello: If your inquiry is related to suspected sexual assault cases, you should undergo an examination at a hospital that specializes in sexual assault examinations. The physician can issue a certificate based on the relevant regulations. Sexual assault examinations are typically...

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Understanding Hymenal Tears: Myths and Facts About First Sexual Experiences

Regarding old hymenal lacerations? First sexual intercourse can result in tearing of the hymen due to penetration, which may present as old tears in the hymen. This typically occurs a few days after the initial sexual encounter. Does the presence of any sexual experience always r...


Dr. Dong Yuhong Reply:
Hello: Sexual intercourse can potentially cause tears in the hymen and surrounding tissues. Most of these tears are minor and will heal, resulting in old scars on the hymen. Existing old tears in the hymen do not disappear on their own. Thank you.

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Understanding Hymen Health: New Tears After Previous Sexual Experience?

Regarding the private parts? Could you please clarify if my girlfriend, who has had previous sexual experiences and has old scars on her hymen, will develop new scars on her hymen after subsequent sexual intercourse?


Dr. Dong Yuhong Reply:
Hello: After there are old scars on the hymen, there is still a possibility of new injuries occurring during sexual intercourse.

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Understanding Hymen Health: New Tears and Sexual Experience

Regarding the private parts? Could you please clarify if my girlfriend, who has had previous sexual experiences and has old scars on her hymen, will develop new scars on her hymen after subsequent sexual intercourse?


Dr. Lü Lizheng Reply:
Dear Bill: Under normal circumstances, there should be no new scars unless there is significant force or localized inflammation that leads to re-tearing, which could result in new scars. Wishing you peace and health. Sincerely, Dr. Li-Cheng Lu, Director of the Department of Obste...

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Understanding Hymenal Agenesis: Rarity, Surgery, and Recurrence

Hymenal obstruction Is it true that people with this congenital disease are very rare? If they had surgery as a child, is it possible for it to close again? There have been symptoms of swelling and bulging similar to those in childhood. Many doctors say it is impossible for it to...


Dr. Dong Yuhong Reply:
Hello: If you have concerns about hymenal closure or suspect reclosure after surgery, you can visit the obstetrics and gynecology department at the hospital, where your related questions should be answered more accurately. Thank you.

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Understanding Vaginal Masses: What You Need to Know Before Surgery

Growths in the vagina? I am unmarried and have not had sexual intercourse. An ultrasound examination revealed a mass in the vagina measuring 5-8 cm, but it is uncertain what it is. The doctor mentioned that surgery is necessary to determine the nature of the mass and suggested it...


Dr. Dong Yuhong Reply:
Hello: It is possible for the vagina to have cystic lesions, and the exact tissue origin should be determined based on pathology. If you have any uncertainties regarding medication or surgical considerations, it is advisable to discuss them in detail with your attending physician...

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Cervical Pap Smear and Virginity: Common Concerns for Women

Please inquire about the Pap smear test and the issue of the hymen? Hello, I have a few questions: 1) I am currently studying abroad and have not engaged in sexual intercourse. However, the school doctor recommended that women over 30, regardless of sexual activity, should underg...


Dr. Chen Changfu Reply:
1. The hymen may tear and bleed during a Pap smear examination of the cervix, but confirmation requires a clinical evaluation; as long as there is no persistent bleeding, there is no medical necessity to examine the hymen for any lacerations. 2. Medical research has identified ...

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