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Can Recent Sexual Activity Be Detected After Three Days?

Could you please provide the content you would like me to translate? Doctor: Can it be determined if there has been recent sexual activity in a woman who has previously engaged in sexual intercourse and no longer has a hymen? I woke up after drinking and found myself in disarray ...


Dr. Dong Yuhong Reply:
Xiao Ling: Regarding the issue you mentioned, if there is a suspicion of sexual assault, one should go to the emergency department of a medical center or a public hospital for a forensic examination related to sexual assault. It is not appropriate to make any determinations based...

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Understanding Abnormal Bleeding After Menstruation: Causes and Guidance

Abnormal bleeding On Sunday, the day after my period ended, my boyfriend and I had intercourse with a condom, and since Tuesday, I've been experiencing abnormal bleeding (mostly a reddish watery discharge). It is now Thursday, and it is still occurring. What could be the cau...


Dr. Yang Wangjun Reply:
Hello: The sites of post-coital bleeding are primarily the hymen, vagina, cervix, and endometrium. (1) Hymen: A hymenal opening that is too small or vigorous sexual activity can cause laceration and bleeding even in non-virgins. (2) Vagina: Similar to the hymen, vigorous sexual a...

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Understanding Pap Smears: Do You Need One Without Sexual Experience?

Common Knowledge about Pap Smears Q1. Do individuals with no sexual experience need to undergo a Pap smear? Q2. Will a Pap smear affect the hymen? Thank you for your questions!


Dr. Li Guanghan Reply:
Hello: 1. Not necessary 2. It will affect wishing you peace and health.

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Understanding Vaginal Pain and Discomfort During Intercourse: A Guide

excuse me? During intercourse with my boyfriend, he is unable to fully penetrate. Could it be that my vagina is too short? Additionally, I experience abdominal pain when he moves. How should I go about getting this checked?


Dr. Zhang Yongxuan Reply:
1. No. The vagina is a fibromuscular tube that connects the cervix to the vulva, measuring approximately 8 cm in length on the anterior wall and about 12.5 cm on the posterior wall. It seems that you may not be sufficiently familiar with this; otherwise, I recommend visiting the ...

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Post-Sexual Activity Pain and Bleeding: What to Know for Women

Pain and discomfort in the pelvic area, as well as bleeding after sexual intercourse? Hello, doctor. My girlfriend is a virgin, and we had sexual intercourse at the beginning of August. She experienced bleeding and pain at that time, but it resolved after a few days. However, thi...


Dr. Huang Jianxun Reply:
After repeated sexual activity, if there is abdominal pain, discomfort, and bleeding, it is difficult to rule out the possibility of cervical lesions or uterine inflammation. It is advisable to encourage your girlfriend to see a doctor.

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Managing Vaginal Discomfort and Skin Protection: A Guide for Women

Inquiry I have been suffering from chronic constipation, and due to straining during bowel movements, I have developed gynecological issues. Although I have seen a doctor, my condition has not improved. The vaginal discharge causes itching, and while I can tolerate pain, the itch...


Dr. Huang Jianxun Reply:
1. Based on your description, it may be a stubborn fungal infection in the perineal area. Please consult a gynecologist or dermatologist. 2. The issue of constipation should be addressed, and there are many methods available. Most clinical physicians across various specialties ...

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Do Women Without Sexual Experience Need Pap Smears for Cervical Cancer?

excuse me? Hello, doctor. I would like to ask if the risk of developing cervical cancer and uterine fibroids is high for someone without sexual experience, and whether a Pap smear is necessary. Thank you! ^^


Dr. Li Guanghan Reply:
Hello: 1. The risk of cervical cancer without sexual intercourse is extremely low, and a pelvic examination may damage the hymen, so Pap smears are not recommended. 2. Uterine fibroids are unrelated to sexual activity. Hsinchu Hospital, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

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Understanding Cervical Smear Tests and Painful First Sexual Experiences

I'm sorry, but I need the content you would like me to translate? Hello, I would like to ask... Is it necessary to have sexual intercourse in order to undergo a Pap smear? What is the definition of sexual intercourse? If a male's genitalia is inserted into a female'...


Dr. Li Guanghan Reply:
Hello: Your description qualifies as sexual intercourse. It is recommended to have your first Pap smear within three years of your first sexual activity. If the results are normal, you should have a Pap smear annually thereafter. The correlation between uterine fibroids and dyspa...

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Understanding Vaginal Pain and Treatment Options for Tight Hymen

Newlywed I would like to ask, every time I have intercourse with my boyfriend, I am unable to penetrate and I feel a lot of pain. Yesterday, I went to see a doctor for an internal examination, and the doctor diagnosed that my vaginal opening, specifically the hymenal area, is sma...


Dr. Xu Junzheng Reply:
It is recommended to consult a physician for confirmation. If it is indeed too narrow, surgical intervention will be necessary. Thank you!

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Can the Vagina Accumulate Fluid? Understanding Vaginal Health

Can fluid accumulate in the vagina? Can water accumulate in the vagina?


Dr. Li Guanghan Reply:
Hello: Patients with an intact hymen may experience hematocolpos. Hsinchu City Hospital, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

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Can a Virgin Get Pregnant from Semen Contact?

Can a virgin become pregnant? I am a virgin, and my hymen has not been broken. Can I get pregnant if the vaginal opening comes into contact with semen?


Dr. Zhong Wenzhen Reply:
The content of your question may very well contain the answer you are seeking.

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Understanding Brown to Yellow Discharge: Causes and Concerns in Women's Health

Brown to yellow discharge I often have colored vaginal discharge. In the past, when I consulted a doctor, they mentioned it could be ovulatory bleeding, which can appear as brown, black, or red discharge, lasting more than three days and sometimes up to a week. This has been happ...


Dr. Lin Zhaopei Reply:
1. In the absence of sexual intercourse, infections are mostly caused by fungi or anaerobic bacteria, leading to infectious vaginitis. 2. Fungal infections typically present as white, cottage cheese-like discharge, while anaerobic bacterial infections often appear yellow. If oral...

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Pre-Marital Health Check: Understanding Virginity and Sexual Experience

Pre-marital health check-up? Hello Doctor: I am about to get married, but my family has conservative views and insists that my girlfriend undergo a virginity test. Is there a gynecological examination for this? Does being a virgin necessarily mean having no sexual experience? Tha...


Dr. Zhong Wenzhen Reply:
From the perspective of modern science, the integrity of the hymen has no correlation with whether someone is a virgin. A gynecologist can report on the condition of the hymen, but cannot guarantee whether an individual has had sexual experience. The importance of mutual affectio...

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Understanding Virginity: Myths and Facts About the Hymen

Question? Hello doctor, I have a question I would like to ask you: 1. Does the presence of an intact hymen indicate that a woman has never engaged in sexual intercourse? Or is it necessary to examine for signs of foreign object intrusion in the female genitalia? If there are no...


Dr. Li Guanghan Reply:
Hello: 1. There are women who have engaged in sexual intercourse but still have an intact hymen, and there are also women who have never had sexual intercourse but have ruptured their hymen due to physical activity. Therefore, the integrity of the hymen cannot be taken as an abso...

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Seeking Hymen Repair: Recommended Doctors and Costs in Chiayi

Hymenoplasty issues? I would like to ask the doctor, I live in Chiayi and I am interested in hymenoplasty. Could you recommend a physician in Chiayi who is experienced in this procedure? What is the approximate cost? Will I need to be hospitalized? Thank you.


Dr. Wei Fumao Reply:
1. Please find Dr. Hsu Wende. 2. The costs are unclear. 3. Generally, hospitalization is not required.

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Everything You Need to Know About Hymen Repair Surgery

excuse me? Hello, could you please let me know if your hospital or any other hospital performs hymenoplasty? If so, how much time and money does the procedure require? Is it covered by health insurance? Will I need to stay in the hospital after the surgery? As an adult, do I stil...


Dr. Wei Fumao Reply:
The repair of the hymen should be determined based on the amount of residual hymenal tissue. If there is too little residual tissue, the procedure may not be successful, resulting in suboptimal outcomes (such as no bleeding after intercourse or only minimal bleeding).

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Concerns About Possible Pregnancy After Non-Penetrative Intercourse

I'm really scared? Hello, doctor. I have no sexual experience. My last menstrual period started on October 9th (the first day of my period), and the previous month it started on September 7th. I did not have a period in August. On October 29th, my boyfriend inserted his midd...


Dr. Wei Fumao Reply:
Bleeding may indicate damage to the hymen; it is advisable to consult a gynecologist for diagnosis.

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Does Gynecological Examination Break the Hymen for Virgin Women?

Hymen If a woman who has never engaged in sexual intercourse undergoes a gynecological examination (internal examination) and the doctor uses a speculum, could this cause the hymen to rupture?


Dr. Lin Zhaopei Reply:
For women who have not engaged in sexual intercourse, the hymen typically allows for the insertion of only about two small cotton swabs into the vagina. Inserting more than that may cause discomfort or even rupture. If a speculum is used, it should stop upon touching the hymen to...

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Understanding Candida Infections: Causes Beyond Sexual Activity

Symptoms of Candida infection? Is a Candida infection only present after engaging in sexual intercourse, or can it occur with any form of transmission?


Dr. Zhong Wenzhen Reply:
Hello: Candidal infections in young girls can occur even in those who have not engaged in sexual activity. In outpatient examinations, there have been cases where prepubescent girls with an intact hymen presented with a significant amount of cottage cheese-like discharge (the par...

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Should You Get Tested for HPV? Understanding Risks and Precautions

Should a check-up be done? Hello Doctor: I have a concern. Three years ago, I had sexual intercourse without using a condom with my ex-girlfriend. I am not very clear about her past sexual history, but I believe it is not very complicated; however, I cannot be completely certain ...


Dr. Li Guanghan Reply:
Hello: 1. Instead of worrying, it's better to bring your girlfriend for an HPV test. For males, a sample is taken from the glans penis. For females, if the hymen is no longer intact, a sample is taken from the cervix. If the hymen is still intact, a careful vaginal sample ca...

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