Menstrual Delay: Understanding Causes When Pregnancy Tests Are Negative
Not coming at all? Your period is 18 days late, and a pregnancy test has come back negative. You have taken medication to induce menstruation, but it has been 7 days and you still haven't gotten your period. What could be the issue?
Dr. Peng Yiguo Reply:
If your period is overdue and you have not used any contraception, the first thing to consider is whether you might be pregnant. A negative pregnancy test only indicates that the hormone levels may not be high enough to detect pregnancy at this time. Therefore, unless your period...[Read More] Menstrual Delay: Understanding Causes When Pregnancy Tests Are Negative
Understanding Irregular Menstruation: Insights on PCOS and Treatment Options
Menstruation? Hello Doctor: My menstrual cycle has been irregular since my first period, sometimes occurring every two months or even longer. Since my freshman year in college, I have experienced periods of not having a menstrual cycle for nearly 8 to 12 months. I consulted a doc...
Dr. Dai Qihan Reply:
Hello: I apologize for the delay in my response due to recent busyness. It is best to consult with an obstetrician-gynecologist for a detailed abdominal ultrasound examination. Please drink water before your visit to fill your bladder, which will facilitate the examination. Thank...[Read More] Understanding Irregular Menstruation: Insights on PCOS and Treatment Options
Understanding Amenorrhea: When Your Period Doesn't Return for a Year
Menstruation has not occurred for nearly a year? Hello: I have already tried consulting many Western and Chinese medicine practitioners, and I have been taking Chinese herbal medicine for nearly two months. At the end of February this year, I received two injections to induce men...
Dr. Wu Zongcheng Reply:
Excessive exercise and weight loss can affect ovarian function, leading to missed periods. We recommend that you come to our clinic for a comprehensive endocrine evaluation to identify which aspect of your ovarian endocrine system is malfunctioning. Targeted treatment based on th...[Read More] Understanding Amenorrhea: When Your Period Doesn't Return for a Year
Can Early Pregnancy Be Terminated with Menstrual Induction Injections?
Abortion Can a medication to induce menstruation be used for an abortion in early pregnancy (approximately less than 2 weeks)?
Dr. Zhan Deqin Reply:
If pregnancy is confirmed, administering a menstrual induction injection will be ineffective; only abortion medication will be effective.[Read More] Can Early Pregnancy Be Terminated with Menstrual Induction Injections?
Why Is My Period Late? Understanding Delayed Menstruation
Why is my menstrual period late? My menstrual period is 20 days late. During these 20 days, I have taken a pregnancy test, but it was negative. I also received a medication to induce menstruation, but it has been 3 days and my period still hasn't started. What should I do?
Dr. Wang Jionglang Reply:
The menstrual cycle of young women is related to nutrition, lifestyle, and work stress. Aside from pregnancy, a delayed period is usually due to abnormal ovulation function. Based on your situation, after confirming that you are not pregnant, you can receive another injection to ...[Read More] Why Is My Period Late? Understanding Delayed Menstruation
Understanding Irregular Menstrual Cycles: When to Seek Further Evaluation
I'm here Good day: My last menstrual period was on May 4th. I had very little bleeding in June (there were a few days with some brown discharge). On July 12th, I was prescribed medication to induce menstruation by my gynecologist, but I could only take it for two days due to...
Dr. Lin Zhaopei Reply:
On July 23, a menstrual induction injection was administered, and menstruation is expected to occur between the evening of July 25 and July 27. The menstruation that started on July 24 may be influenced by previous oral medication or insufficient dosage of the injection. If there...[Read More] Understanding Irregular Menstrual Cycles: When to Seek Further Evaluation
Understanding Uterine Adhesions: Causes, Risks, and Treatment Options
Uterine adhesions Hello: Three years ago, I underwent laparoscopic surgery for an ectopic pregnancy and a miscarriage. Since then, I have been experiencing issues with thin endometrial lining. Despite various medications prescribed by doctors, the improvement has not been satisfa...
Dr. Wang Hanzhou Reply:
Your issue needs to be examined to determine if there is any adhesion (such as through hysteroscopy or hysterosalpingography). Using a contraceptive device followed by hormone therapy is indeed a good approach.[Read More] Understanding Uterine Adhesions: Causes, Risks, and Treatment Options
Understanding Irregular Menstrual Cycles: Causes and Concerns
Irregular menstrual periods? I have had irregular menstrual periods for a long time, but now I haven't had my period for 3 to 4 months. In February, my menstrual flow was very light and the color was very pale (I took emergency contraception before my period). I have seen tw...
Dr. Xu Junzheng Reply:
Irregular menstrual cycles are often related to anovulation or hormonal imbalances. It is advisable to consult a physician for hormone testing to determine the underlying cause. Thank you.[Read More] Understanding Irregular Menstrual Cycles: Causes and Concerns
Understanding Basal Body Temperature Changes in Early Pregnancy
Basal body temperature Hello, Doctor: I have a question. During early pregnancy, does body temperature always rise? How long does it stay elevated? My period has not arrived, and I have received medication to induce menstruation, but my period still hasn't come. My temperatu...
Dr. Li Guanghan Reply:
During early pregnancy, your body temperature will typically rise by about one degree compared to your baseline temperature. If you have received a menstrual induction injection, your temperature will definitely increase, as the injection contains progesterone. Light bleeding aft...[Read More] Understanding Basal Body Temperature Changes in Early Pregnancy
Why Is My Period Late? Understanding Irregular Menstrual Cycles
Did not come? My menstrual cycle usually starts around the 8th of the month, with an average cycle length of 30 to 35 days. However, I still haven't gotten my period. I went to the hospital for a check-up, and the doctor said I am not pregnant and advised me to wait another ...
Dr. Wu Zongcheng Reply:
Reply: When menstruation is delayed, there are three main possibilities: (1) Pregnancy: If a pregnancy test shows negative results, wait for two weeks to retest, as sometimes menstrual cycles can be irregular and testing too early may yield false negatives. (2) Ovarian dysfunctio...[Read More] Why Is My Period Late? Understanding Irregular Menstrual Cycles
Managing Irregular Menstruation and Menopause Symptoms: A Guide
Irregular menstrual cycles and menopause? I lost about 15 to 18 kg over the course of a year, but since then, my menstrual cycle has been irregular, and I often need to visit a gynecologist for medication to induce menstruation. Once I started taking menstrual regulation medicati...
Dr. Lin Zhaopei Reply:
From your letter, it seems that the irregular menstrual cycle you are referring to may be due to an extended menstrual cycle. Rapid weight loss can lead to insufficient secretion of pituitary hormones, resulting in missed periods. Conversely, weight gain and obesity can sometimes...[Read More] Managing Irregular Menstruation and Menopause Symptoms: A Guide
Understanding Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment Options
Menstrual irregularities & Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) I am 157 cm tall and weighed 42 kg before giving birth. After giving birth, I maintained a weight of 46 kg (one child, one and a half years old, conceived naturally). On June 30, I had a normal menstrual flow (lastin...
Dr. Wang Hanzhou Reply:
Reply Date: 2000/09/05) Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is characterized by the inability of the monthly ovulated eggs to break through the ovarian wall, resulting in the retention of multiple follicles within the ovaries. On ultrasound, it is common to observe more than 10 antr...[Read More] Understanding Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment Options