Medical abortion, Obstetrics and Gynecology FAQ

Understanding Cervical Pain After Abortion: Causes and Concerns

Cervical pain Hello, I have never given birth. I had a medical abortion using RU-486 at the beginning of July, and since then I have had three menstrual periods, each with a heavier flow than usual. However, everything else has been normal, and I have not experienced any discomfo...

Dr. Huang Jianxun Reply:
Menstruation has occurred three times, which should not be related to the last miscarriage. It is advisable to visit the outpatient clinic to check for any other issues.

Understanding Abortion Options and Their Health Impacts

Regarding abortion? In August, I accidentally became pregnant, and I want to terminate the pregnancy. What methods are available, and how do they affect health?

Dr. Wang Jionglang Reply:
Hello, in response to your question. Current methods of abortion include surgical and medical procedures to terminate early pregnancies. According to Article 9 of the Maternal and Child Health Act, a pregnant woman may voluntarily undergo an abortion if diagnosed or proven to hav...

Understanding Fetal Heartbeat Issues: Causes, Risks, and Future Pregnancies

Child's heart rate Today, I went to listen to my child's heartbeat. The heartbeat was very slow, only 72 beats per minute. I went to another clinic for an examination, and the ultrasound showed that the child's heartbeat had stopped. Why did the child's heartb...

Dr. Lin Manying Reply:
1. When an embryo stops developing and the heartbeat ceases within the first three months of pregnancy, it is referred to as early embryonic demise. Fifty percent of the causes are attributed to congenital abnormalities in the embryo (such as chromosomal issues), while other less...

Post-Abortion Concerns: Understanding Symptoms and Pregnancy Risks

Post-Abortion Issues (Part 2) Hello Dr. Zheng: I would like to ask you another question. Based on the information I provided last time: "My girlfriend underwent a medical abortion on July 9. She had a follow-up appointment on July 21, and the doctor said it was quite success...

Dr. Li Guanghan Reply:
Hello: After an abortion or miscarriage, it can be difficult to predict ovulation for one or two cycles. If you haven't used contraception, pregnancy is likely. The bleeding from August 1 to August 5 may be due to uterine contractions expelling retained blood after sexual in...

Post-Abortion Concerns: Understanding Symptoms and Solutions

Post-abortion issues? Hello Dr. Zheng: My girlfriend underwent a medical abortion on July 9. She had a follow-up appointment on July 21, where the doctor said it was quite successful, but there were still some small blood clots in her uterus, though it was not a major concern. A ...

Dr. Li Guanghan Reply:
Hello: The ultrasound during your follow-up visit indicated that there are still some blood clots, which is why you have experienced recent bleeding. The pain in your lower abdomen is due to uterine contractions expelling the blood. Once the blood clots are fully expelled, the sy...

Understanding Menstrual Cycle After Abortion and Future Pregnancy Plans

Abortion I underwent a surgical abortion on April 16 when I was 10 weeks pregnant. How long will it take for my menstrual period to return? If I want to conceive again in August, will it have a significant impact on my body? Please respond, thank you!

Dr. Peng Yiguo Reply:
Generally, after a medical abortion at 10 weeks of pregnancy, menstruation will return in about 6 to 8 weeks. Therefore, counting from April 16, menstruation is expected to occur around early to mid-June. If you wish to conceive again in August, it should not have a significant i...

Sex During Pregnancy: Safety, Gender Determination, and Abortion Risks

Can pregnant women engage in sexual intercourse? 1. Can pregnant women engage in sexual intercourse? Will it have any adverse effects on the fetus, or are there limitations based on the gestational period? 2. How long into the pregnancy can the sex of the fetus be determined? D...

Dr. Lü Lizheng Reply:
Hello, Mr. Jiang! 1. Generally, pregnant women can engage in sexual intercourse unless there is bleeding, abdominal pain, or suspicion of miscarriage or preterm labor, in which case it should be avoided. 2. There are several methods to determine the sex of the fetus: ultrasou...

Could I Be Pregnant Again? Understanding Symptoms After Abortion

Are you pregnant? Hello: Last June, I was pregnant and found out I was already one and a half months along. However, due to financial pressures, I opted for a medical abortion. During this time, I continued to have sexual relations with my boyfriend, who used the withdrawal metho...

Dr. Huang Jianxun Reply:
Hello: As long as your period is late, you should consider the possibility of pregnancy. You can simply go to a hospital, pharmacy, or convenience store to buy a pregnancy test to find out the answer.

Am I Pregnant? Understanding Irregular Periods and Testing Options

Am I pregnant? I'm a bit worried because my period is not very regular and it's late. How long can it be late before I might be pregnant? If I want to take a pregnancy test, how many days should I wait to get an accurate result? How accurate is a urine test? Is a blood ...

Dr. Lin Manying Reply:
1. If menstruation is due on a certain day and does not occur, a pregnancy test can be taken (for example, if the last period was on July 10 and today is August 10, it is reasonable to consider taking a pregnancy test). Typically, if there is a possibility of pregnancy after sexu...

Understanding Low Sperm Motility: Causes and Solutions for Couples

Low sperm motility? I have been married for five and a half years and have been pregnant twice. The first ended in a natural miscarriage, and the second was terminated due to fetal development issues through a medical abortion. My husband has undergone two semen analyses, and the...

Dr. Chen Xuhui Reply:
Director Hsu's response: A low sperm count or poor sperm motility can make it difficult to conceive, but since you have experienced pregnancies that ended in miscarriage due to embryonic issues, further investigation is necessary. Your husband's sperm issues can be eval...

Can X-rays During Early Pregnancy Cause Birth Defects?

X-ray??? Hello Dr. Wang, I would like to ask the following question: My last menstrual period started on December 1, 2001, and I purchased a home pregnancy test on January 7, which indicated that I am pregnant. However, on December 19, I participated in a health check at work and...

Dr. Wang Hanzhou Reply:
I do not believe that the radiation from a chest X-ray can cause congenital abnormalities. Further examination is not possible; we will just need to monitor the situation.

Understanding Ultrasound and Amniocentesis in High-Risk Pregnancies

Ultrasound and Amniocentesis Hello Doctor! I am currently 16 weeks pregnant and had ultrasounds at 6 weeks and 12 weeks. My daily life is regular, but after the third ultrasound, the fetus appears to be measuring at 14 weeks. Is there any concern regarding this? Should I increase...

Dr. Wu Zongcheng Reply:
Tainan Hospital of the Department of Health, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Dr. Wu Zongcheng's response: (1) Ultrasound examinations are relatively safe for the fetus; although ultrasound machines do emit a small amount of radiation, it is not higher than that from a television ...

Approved Abortion Pills in Taiwan: Options Beyond RU486 and Costs

Abortion Currently, aside from RU486, are there any other medications approved by the Department of Health for medical abortion? If a physician diagnoses that it can be used, what would the cost be?

Dr. Wu Zongcheng Reply:
(1) RU486 has been approved by the Department of Health, but hospitals have not yet officially stocked the medication. There is a time gap between the Department's approval and the importation by pharmaceutical companies, which affects when hospitals can sell it. Therefore, ...

Understanding RU-486: Uses, Effects, and Risks in Abortion Care

RU-486, also known as RU-486, also known as mifepristone, is an abortion medication. It is typically used within the first 10 weeks of pregnancy. After taking it, patients may experience symptoms such as cramping and bleeding as the body expels the pregnancy. The primary differ...

Dr. Zhan Deqin Reply:
1. RU-486 is an abortion pill, that is correct. 2. It is used within seven weeks of pregnancy. 3. It causes bleeding and miscarriage. 4. Compared to other methods, it does not require surgery. 5. Sometimes, there may be incomplete expulsion of the fetus or heavy bleeding, so it m...

Understanding Pregnancy Testing and Medical Abortion Options

Pregnancy How many days after a missed period can a pregnancy test confirm pregnancy? Up to how many weeks of pregnancy is medication abortion applicable? What is the approximate out-of-pocket cost?

Dr. Wang Hanzhou Reply:
Pregnancy can be detected through urine B-HCG testing more than 14 days after conception. Medical abortion is currently considered feasible in foreign countries within 7 weeks of gestation (5 weeks after conception).

Improving Fertility in Older Couples: Options for Assisted Reproductive Technology

Advanced maternal age pregnancy I have been married to my wife for a year and a half (I am 48 years old, and my wife is 40). We have been pregnant three times, but each time resulted in embryonic resorption (the doctor performed a transvaginal ultrasound and indicated that the em...

Dr. Liang Yinpan Reply:
Dear Mr. Wang, You and your spouse are considered to be in a high-risk category for advanced maternal age. Within a year and a half of your marriage, you have experienced three pregnancies, all of which unfortunately ended in miscarriage due to placental insufficiency. This alig...

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