Infection, Obstetrics and Gynecology FAQ

Lower abdominal pain? Hello Doctor, I have been experiencing lower abdominal pain since around February or March of this year. At first, I thought it was a gastrointestinal issue, so I delayed seeking help for a long time. Eventually, I went to see a gynecologist and was diagnose...

Probability of disease occurrence Hello, my husband is a patient with HPV type 16 and has developed head and neck cancer, specifically tongue cancer. We both engage in unprotected sexual intercourse and oral sex. What is the likelihood of my infection? I have not been tested posi...

Is it a false pregnancy? Last month, my period started on June 25, and I experienced persistent breast tenderness afterward. This month, as of today, my period is three days late, although I usually have irregular cycles, and it's rare for me to be late by three days. Curren...

Infection issues Hello, doctor. Recently, I bought some adult toys online, and I'm worried that they might have been used before being repackaged. Can sexually transmitted infections (STIs) be transmitted through adult toys?

Menstrual issues Hello, doctor. I would like to ask about my last sexual intercourse, which was on April 14, and I used protection. My normal menstrual cycle usually falls between 28 to 30 days, typically around the 26th to 28th of each month. My menstrual flow and duration were ...

Delayed menstruation? The last menstrual period started on June 1-5, and there was sexual intercourse on June 15 with condom use. By the expected date of June 29, menstruation has not occurred, and as of July 3, it is still absent. From June 16-23, there was a trip to Thailand wh...

Menstrual issues Hello, doctor! I have a few questions to ask. 1. I started taking pre-menstrual medication in January and continued until May. As a result, my period did not come in June when I stopped taking the medication. On June 25, I went to see a doctor, who advised me t...

I don't know what happened? I have recently been taking Diane contraceptive pills to regulate my menstrual cycle. This morning, I noticed a significant amount of white, thick discharge from my vagina, which is unusual for me in the mornings. I've been experiencing this ...

HPV type 16 CIN2 Currently infected with HPV type 16 and diagnosed with CIN 2, I have a cone biopsy scheduled for next week. I would like to know how to avoid reinfection if I want to conceive after the surgery. Since I'm unsure if my husband is also infected, how should he ...

Is it safe to engage in sexual activity during treatment for a Candida infection? I have been treated for a Candida infection for over a month and have not yet recovered. Can I use condoms for sexual intercourse?

Candida medications Today, I visited the obstetrics and gynecology department, and the doctor diagnosed me with a mild Candida infection. I was prescribed oral nystatin capsules. Is this medication an antibiotic? I regularly take vaginal probiotics; will taking these two together...

Candida medications Today, I visited the obstetrics and gynecology department, and the doctor diagnosed me with a mild Candida infection. He prescribed oral nystatin capsules. Is this medication an antibiotic? I regularly take vaginal probiotics; will taking these two together re...

Sperm issues If a finger is inserted into the vagina without knowing whether there was semen on it, and the finger was disinfected with alcohol, is there a risk of pregnancy? Additionally, if semen dripped onto the bed (after being disinfected with alcohol), how long does it take...

Can I eat another box right after finishing 28 pills? Hello, here's the situation: I started taking the medication in February, and I had my period in both February and March. However, in April, I switched medications and took emergency contraception within 7 days, which res...

Amenorrhea Hello, my last menstrual period was on April 20. In May, I had sexual intercourse with a condom that was put on incorrectly, but I didn't think much of it and continued using it that way. My period in May did not come, so I went to see a gynecologist, and the preg...

Can I get pregnant? If your menstrual period started on June 11 and ended on June 16, and then on June 17 your boyfriend touched his prostate fluid and then inserted his finger into your vagina (even if it was just a little), the likelihood of pregnancy is very low. Sperm needs t...

Pregnancy test, pregnancy-related questions, am I pregnant? Hello Doctor, my menstrual cycle is not very regular, often taking 35 to 40 days to start. My last period was from April 23 to April 30, and I haven't had a period since then. I had sexual intercourse with my boyfri...

Vaginal infection Hello doctor, I had a vaginal infection a year ago and have seen a doctor four times. After finishing the medication or using the suppositories, the odor would go away for a few days, but recently I've noticed a slight fishy smell again. After having sex, I...

Is it a miscarriage? Acupuncture for menstrual regulation? Hello Doctor, I would like to inquire about my missed period. It has been over a month, almost two months, since my last menstrual cycle. I visited a gynecologist who performed four pregnancy tests, all of which were nega...

Menstrual cycle My girlfriend's last menstrual period started on May 15, and the next one is predicted to be on June 12. However, she just took the emergency contraceptive pill today. Will her period likely come around this time?