Understanding Menstrual Induction and Emergency Contraception Risks
Postponing menstruation medication, followed by taking emergency contraception after stopping the medication? On January 30, I got my period. On February 6, I had intercourse with my boyfriend (withdrawal method). My period was due on February 22, but I experienced breast tendern...
Dr. Wu Xianghui Reply:
11. For pregnancy concerns, please perform a home pregnancy test or consult a gynecologist for evaluation four weeks after sexual intercourse. 2. Frequent use of hormones (such as menstrual induction, menstrual delay, and contraceptive pills, etc.) can lead to menstrual irregular...[Read More] Understanding Menstrual Induction and Emergency Contraception Risks
Is It Too Late to Take Emergency Contraceptive Pills After Unprotected Sex?
Is it still possible to take emergency contraception now? Hello, doctor. My menstrual cycle is approximately 28-34 days. In January, my period was delayed by over 10 days, and it only started after I took medication to induce menstruation on February 1. I'm not sure why it w...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, it seems that emergency contraception may be too late, and the chances of pregnancy are likely low. You can only monitor the situation. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Is It Too Late to Take Emergency Contraceptive Pills After Unprotected Sex?
Understanding PCOS: Irregular Periods and Fertility Concerns Explained
Polycystic issues Hello, Doctor. 1. I have mild polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) without obesity or hirsutism, only experiencing irregular menstrual cycles. Sometimes my period may not come for two months, and I take medication to induce menstruation. After taking the medicatio...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, to regulate your menstrual cycle, you may consider taking ovulation pills or birth control pills. If you do not wish to regulate it, you can take medications to induce menstruation if your period has been absent for more than two months. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Understanding PCOS: Irregular Periods and Fertility Concerns Explained
Understanding Emergency Contraceptive Pills: Timing and Effectiveness
The timing for taking emergency contraceptive pills? Hello Doctor, I had my last menstrual period on December 9, and I haven't gotten my period since November 14, so I went to see a doctor and received medication to induce menstruation (I started taking 8 doses from the even...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, it should be around the 20th day of your menstrual cycle. Taking it this way can also provide contraceptive effects, so please rest assured. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Understanding Emergency Contraceptive Pills: Timing and Effectiveness
Understanding Menstrual Changes After Emergency Contraceptive and Induction Medications
Post-medication and menstrual blood conditions after administering abortifacients and menstrual induction drugs? Hello Doctor: I had sexual intercourse on December 9 and took emergency contraception on December 10. I went to the gynecology department for a pregnancy test on Decem...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, it should be normal; just observe it. You only need to see a doctor if it persists for a long time. Wishing you good health![Read More] Understanding Menstrual Changes After Emergency Contraceptive and Induction Medications
Understanding Pregnancy Test Results and Menstrual Induction Medications
Regarding pregnancy test results and menstrual induction medications? I would like to ask about a home pregnancy test I took on December 27 using a Mentholatum pregnancy test stick. Due to an urgent matter, I checked the result after three minutes and saw one line, then left. How...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, I have responded to your question. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Understanding Pregnancy Test Results and Menstrual Induction Medications
Understanding Pregnancy Tests and Menstrual Cycle Management
Regarding pregnancy testing? My girlfriend's last menstrual period was on November 21, and she hasn't gotten her period yet. On December 27, she took a home pregnancy test using a Man Shu Lei Dun pregnancy test stick. Due to an urgent matter, she only checked the result...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, the chances of pregnancy should be low. You can just take supplements. Generally, your period will return within a week after finishing the medication. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Understanding Pregnancy Tests and Menstrual Cycle Management
Understanding Irregular Periods: Pregnancy Concerns and PCOS Insights
Pregnancy status Hello Dr. Chang, I am asking on behalf of my girlfriend. Her menstrual cycle is approximately 31 days, but she has previously experienced irregularities with her periods (the longest being 59 days). She was supposed to start her period on December 4th, but it has...
Dr. Zhang Kunmin Reply:
Hello, based on your description, the chances of pregnancy are low, and there have been no confirmed reports in the past. However, as long as there are active sperm in the vagina during the ovulation period, there is still a possibility of pregnancy regardless of the method of ex...[Read More] Understanding Irregular Periods: Pregnancy Concerns and PCOS Insights
Impact of Chronic Dryness Medication on Pregnancy and Fetal Health
I have been taking chronic medication for over two years for Sjögren's syndrome under the care of a rheumatologist. Will this have any impact on the fetus if I become pregnant? I am in my forties and my menstrual cycle has been delayed for a week and a half. I experienced lo...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, menstrual induction medications generally do not have an impact, and the chances of pregnancy are relatively low at this age. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Impact of Chronic Dryness Medication on Pregnancy and Fetal Health
Understanding Pink Discharge: Signs of Menstruation or Pregnancy?
The secretion appears pink? Hello, doctor. I have limited sexual experience, and I had sexual intercourse three times on 10/31 and 11/21 to 11/22, all with condoms. My last menstrual period was on 10/20, and my cycles are irregular, often delayed by a week to a month. After the i...
Dr. Wu Xianghui Reply:
1. For pregnancy concerns, please take a home pregnancy test or consult a gynecologist for evaluation four weeks after sexual intercourse. 2. Abnormal bleeding and irregular menstrual cycles can have many underlying causes; it is recommended to seek evaluation from a gynecologist...[Read More] Understanding Pink Discharge: Signs of Menstruation or Pregnancy?
Understanding Delayed Menstruation: Pregnancy Possibilities and Medical Insights
If menstruation is delayed, what is the possibility of pregnancy? Hello, my wife's menstrual cycle is normally about 32 days. Her last period started on September 21, and the app calculated her ovulation date as October 6, with her next period expected on October 25. We had ...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, pregnancy tests should be quite accurate. If the result is negative, an ultrasound is unlikely to show anything either. It is recommended to return to the original hospital for further evaluation. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Understanding Delayed Menstruation: Pregnancy Possibilities and Medical Insights
Understanding Ovarian Cysts: Pregnancy Possibilities and Concerns
Ovarian cysts and the possibility of pregnancy? Hello, my menstrual cycle is irregular; sometimes it comes every 28 days, but most of the time it's between 30 to 35 days, with the longest being 42 days. In September, my period came normally, about 35 days apart, starting on ...
Dr. Huang Yuande Reply:
Thank you for your question. The issues mentioned above actually require clinical evaluation. 1. It is possible; sometimes it is necessary to wait 3-5 days and retest for confirmation. 2. 3. The general fertility medications used are progesterone, which does not adversely affect ...[Read More] Understanding Ovarian Cysts: Pregnancy Possibilities and Concerns
Impact of Early Pregnancy Medication on Fetal Development: What You Need to Know
Taking menstrual-inducing medication during early pregnancy..? Hello, doctor. I have a question to ask you. My last menstrual cycle started on July 26. On September 5, I went to the hospital for a pregnancy test, which showed one line, indicating I was not pregnant. Therefore, th...
Dr. Zhang Kunmin Reply:
Hello, the use of Estrogen tablets is not recommended for pregnant women. However, if the dosage is not high and the duration of use is short, it is generally not advised to abandon pregnancy due to this. It is usually recommended to have the obstetrician arrange for relevant exa...[Read More] Impact of Early Pregnancy Medication on Fetal Development: What You Need to Know
Understanding Pregnancy Chances with Irregular Menstrual Cycles
Probability of Pregnancy Hello Doctor: I had intercourse with my boyfriend on September 30, and he ejaculated inside me. However, I only get my period about once a year. My previous gynecologist prescribed medication to induce menstruation, but it was unsuccessful and advised me ...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, if you're feeling uncertain, you can take emergency contraception just in case. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Understanding Pregnancy Chances with Irregular Menstrual Cycles
Understanding Irregular Periods: When to Seek Further Medical Advice
Menstrual period is delayed? Doctor, my last menstrual period started on July 15, but it still hasn't arrived by September. I visited a gynecologist on September 10, and the doctor prescribed a 7-day course of medication to induce menstruation, stating that my period should ...
Dr. Lin Manying Reply:
Ms. Pen: Hello, regarding your inquiry, the response is as follows: 1. It is recommended that you seek further medical consultation: first, take a pregnancy test → induce menstruation → investigate the causes of menstrual irregularities → regulate menstruation. 2. It is unpredict...[Read More] Understanding Irregular Periods: When to Seek Further Medical Advice
Understanding Clomid Costs: Why You Might Need to Pay Out of Pocket
Clomid Happy Conception Tablets Hello, doctor: I would like to ask if this ovulation medication is not covered by health insurance and needs to be paid for out of pocket? My menstrual cycle occurs only once every three to four months. I visited a gynecologist, and besides being p...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, ovulation medications are generally covered by health insurance. I'm not sure about the other details. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Understanding Clomid Costs: Why You Might Need to Pay Out of Pocket
Can I Get Pregnant with PCOS After Unprotected Intercourse?
Could I get pregnant? Hello doctor, I have polycystic ovary syndrome. I started taking medication to induce menstruation at the beginning of August, and my period started on August 17 and ended on August 24. I had intercourse with my boyfriend on August 25 and August 27. During b...
Dr. Zhang Kunmin Reply:
Hello, the questioner: There is a possibility of pregnancy even if ejaculation has not occurred during intercourse, as pre-ejaculatory fluid may contain sperm. It is recommended to check for pregnancy if your period is more than a week late. Thank you! Wishing you peace and healt...[Read More] Can I Get Pregnant with PCOS After Unprotected Intercourse?
Can I Get Pregnant with PCOS After Unprotected Intercourse?
Could I become pregnant? Hello doctor, I have polycystic ovary syndrome. I started taking medication to induce menstruation at the beginning of August, and my period started on August 17 and ended on August 24. I had intercourse with my boyfriend on August 25 and 27. At the begin...
Dr. Zhang Kunmin Reply:
Hello, the inquirer: There is a possibility of pregnancy even if ejaculation does not occur during intercourse, as pre-ejaculatory fluid may contain sperm. It is advisable to practice effective contraception regularly. If needed, consider using emergency contraception. However, i...[Read More] Can I Get Pregnant with PCOS After Unprotected Intercourse?
Impact of Ovarian Cysts and Low TSH on Ovulation and Pregnancy Chances
The correlation between ovarian cysts, low TSH levels, and the chances of ovulation and pregnancy? Hello, doctor. I am currently under treatment, but I have some questions that I feel uncomfortable asking my current physician, so I would like to consult you. I experience pain and...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, theoretically, your period should arrive within a week after finishing the birth control pills, and it should also come within a week after taking the menstrual induction medication. If it doesn't arrive, it is recommended to consult a gynecologist. It is unlikely tha...[Read More] Impact of Ovarian Cysts and Low TSH on Ovulation and Pregnancy Chances
Can You Start Birth Control Pills After Taking Menstrual Induction Medication?
Menstrual induction medication/oral contraceptives Hello, I would like to ask the doctor. I have had irregular menstrual cycles since I started menstruating at the age of 13. My last menstrual period was on April 12, 2020 (induced by medication). During my follow-up appointment o...
Dr. Wu Xianghui Reply:
It is advisable to visit a gynecologist for an examination to determine the cause of irregular menstruation.[Read More] Can You Start Birth Control Pills After Taking Menstrual Induction Medication?