Understanding Pregnancy Risks After Emergency Contraception and Birth Control Use
Pregnancy probability The menstrual cycle started around June 10. There was sexual intercourse with withdrawal on May 31, but feeling uncertain, I took emergency contraception on June 1. I also purchased a 28-day oral contraceptive pill for long-term use. After taking the emergen...
Dr. Lin Manying Reply:
Hello: Based on the situation you described, it is advised not to speculate about a possible pregnancy. If you are not pregnant, this is a normal occurrence. Please continue to take your regular contraceptive pills consistently. The Hualien Hospital of the Ministry of Health and ...[Read More] Understanding Pregnancy Risks After Emergency Contraception and Birth Control Use
Understanding Menstrual Cycle Changes After Emergency Contraception
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?
Dr. Chen Zhiyu Reply:
Factors such as the regularity of menstrual cycles and the timing of emergency contraceptive pill usage can influence outcomes. It is recommended to engage in safe sex practices throughout to avoid the risks of sexually transmitted infections and unintended pregnancies. You may o...[Read More] Understanding Menstrual Cycle Changes After Emergency Contraception
Understanding the Contraceptive Effects of Emergency Birth Control Pills
Emergency contraceptive pill If you start taking the first pack of the medication approximately 15 days into your menstrual cycle for the purpose of regulating your period, you may wonder if it has contraceptive effects during that month. Your last menstrual period began on May 2...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, contraceptive pills should be started on the fifth day of your menstrual period to be effective for contraception. Starting them on the fifteenth day will only have a menstrual regulation effect and no contraceptive effect. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Understanding the Contraceptive Effects of Emergency Birth Control Pills
Effectiveness of Ella Taken on Ovulation Day: Pregnancy Risk Explained
Taking Ella on the day of ovulation? Your partner's menstrual cycle started on June 1, and you had intercourse on the 14th, which is indicated as a fertile period by the app. Both of you were not wearing underwear, and there was slight external contact (1-2 times) without ej...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, since there was no actual sexual intercourse, the likelihood of pregnancy should be very low. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Effectiveness of Ella Taken on Ovulation Day: Pregnancy Risk Explained
Understanding Vaginal Inflammation and Its Impact on Menstrual Cycle
Vaginitis I would like to ask, my last menstrual period started on April 10, and I took emergency contraception around April 20. I tested for pregnancy three times, once with a home pregnancy test and twice at the hospital, and all results were negative. Is it true that I am not ...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, it seems that you are not pregnant. You may consider taking medication to induce menstruation. If you have any other discomfort, it is advisable to consult a gynecologist. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Understanding Vaginal Inflammation and Its Impact on Menstrual Cycle
Can I Resume Taking Yaz Birth Control After a Break?
Emergency contraceptive pill I previously took Yaz, but I forgot to take the pills midway and stopped. After that, I restarted from the first day and completed the pack, but my period lasted over seven days. After seeing a doctor, I was prescribed medication to stop the bleeding,...
Dr. Lin Manying Reply:
Hello: You can continue taking Yuezhi. Hualien Hospital, Ministry of Health and Welfare, cares about your health.[Read More] Can I Resume Taking Yaz Birth Control After a Break?
Understanding Emergency Contraceptive Pills After Uterine Surgery
Emergency contraceptive pill Hello, I had a hysteroscopy on May 27, and I have been taking the 28-day oral contraceptive pill for a long time. On the day of my follow-up appointment, the doctor informed me that I could continue taking the contraceptive without any issues. I would...
Dr. Liu Fuping Reply:
If contraceptive pills are taken regularly, ovulation will not occur. The bleeding that happens after stopping the medication is called withdrawal bleeding, not a physiological menstrual period. It is advisable to follow your obstetrician's recommendations during your follow...[Read More] Understanding Emergency Contraceptive Pills After Uterine Surgery
Emergency Contraceptive Pills: Timing and Effectiveness Explained
Emergency contraceptive pill Hello Doctor, I would like to ask: I had intercourse around midnight on June 11th and discovered that the condom had slipped off afterward. Since it may have come into contact with semen, I am considering taking emergency contraception. My menstrual c...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, it should be the safe period. If you want to take emergency contraception just in case, that's also an option. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Emergency Contraceptive Pills: Timing and Effectiveness Explained
Understanding Menstrual Irregularities and Pregnancy Risks After Contraceptive Use
Menstrual Cycle Prostate Risk Period Hello doctor, I would like to ask a question. My girlfriend took the emergency contraceptive pill on February 14, and her period started on March 2. It also started on April 2. However, it hasn't come yet as of June 5, even though it was ...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, whether you are pregnant can be determined by taking a pregnancy test. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Understanding Menstrual Irregularities and Pregnancy Risks After Contraceptive Use
Could I Be Pregnant? Understanding Risks After Protected Intercourse
Is it possible to be pregnant? On April 26, sexual intercourse occurred with the use of a condom, and a water test was performed afterward (the condom did not break). Menstruation started on May 1, and there was no sexual activity for the entire month of May. However, menstruatio...
Dr. Zhang Kunmin Reply:
Hello, the factors that can affect the menstrual cycle are numerous, including age, environment, lifestyle, stress, emotional instability, weight changes, medications, emergency contraceptive pills, diet, polycystic ovary syndrome, lesions of the uterus or cervix, infections, ovu...[Read More] Could I Be Pregnant? Understanding Risks After Protected Intercourse
Understanding Birth Control Use Before and After Menstruation
Before and after menstruation? 1. Is it okay to take birth control pills after your period? 2. If I previously took 28 pills and experienced some bleeding on the 22nd day of the placebo pills, could that be my period? 3. Can I start taking the 28-day birth control pills the d...
Dr. Zhang Kunmin Reply:
Hello, the first time you take birth control pills, it is recommended to start on the first day of your menstrual cycle. A 28-day pack of birth control pills includes 21 active pills and 7 placebo pills, during which your period will occur in the last 7 days. Therefore, after fin...[Read More] Understanding Birth Control Use Before and After Menstruation
Understanding Post-Hysteroscopy Recovery: What to Expect
Hysteroscopy post-operative care? Hello, I had a hysteroscopic polypectomy on May 27th. On the day of the surgery and the following day, I experienced very little brown discharge. By the third and fourth days, the bleeding increased and included some red blood, similar to the beg...
Dr. Liu Fuping Reply:
It is normal to experience a small amount of vaginal bleeding or light yellow discharge after hysteroscopic surgery. However, if there is heavy bleeding, the discharge has an unusual odor, or if abdominal pain or fever occurs, you should seek medical attention promptly. Post-op...[Read More] Understanding Post-Hysteroscopy Recovery: What to Expect
Brown Menstrual Blood: What Does It Mean for Your Health?
The menstrual blood is brown and in small amounts? I'm sorry, doctor. This month, my menstrual flow has been brown and very light, sometimes almost nonexistent, but my period still lasts the same duration (7 days). Could this be an early sign of pregnancy, or is it simply a ...
Dr. Lin Xinwang Reply:
Hello Emily: 1. A menstrual cycle of 28 days plus or minus 7 days is considered normal, with a volume of less than 80 mL. 2. If you are in the early stages of pregnancy, vaginal bleeding may also occur. If there is a possibility of pregnancy, please take a home pregnancy test or ...[Read More] Brown Menstrual Blood: What Does It Mean for Your Health?
Unexpected Spotting After Long-term Birth Control Use: What to Know
I have been taking birth control pills for over a year, and suddenly I started experiencing abnormal bleeding? Hello Doctor: I started taking oral contraceptives around November of the year before last, and my menstrual cycle has been regular and on time according to the calculat...
Dr. Lin Manying Reply:
Hello, we recommend that you consult a physician at the outpatient clinic to rule out any other underlying conditions and to consider the possibility of switching your contraceptive medication. The Hualien Hospital of the Ministry of Health and Welfare cares about your health.[Read More] Unexpected Spotting After Long-term Birth Control Use: What to Know
Understanding Pregnancy Chances: Your Menstrual Cycle and Risks
Pregnancy Testing: Probability of Conception Hello doctor, my menstrual cycle is not very regular; sometimes it comes early, sometimes on time, and sometimes I even miss a month. I downloaded two period tracking apps, one predicts my period will start on May 16 and the other on M...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, the chances of pregnancy should be low. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Understanding Pregnancy Chances: Your Menstrual Cycle and Risks
Can You Insert an IUD During Your Period? What You Need to Know
The intrauterine device (IUD)? Is it possible to insert an IUD while still menstruating, or should I wait until my period is completely over? If I remove it after three weeks, can I insert a new one a week later? I'm concerned that if I wait until my period is over, it might...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Start using it from the fifth day of your menstrual cycle, regardless of whether your period has completely ended. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Can You Insert an IUD During Your Period? What You Need to Know
Who is the Likely Father? Understanding Pregnancy Timing and Conception
Pregnancy cycle Based on the menstrual cycle from April 1 to April 7, with light bleeding on April 6 and 7, and considering unprotected intercourse with Male A on April 6, 7, and 9, followed by unprotected intercourse with Male B on April 23, 24, and 26, and a pregnancy test on M...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, it is more likely to be B. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Who is the Likely Father? Understanding Pregnancy Timing and Conception
Can You Stop Birth Control Pills a Week Early to Shift Your Period?
Can emergency contraceptive pills be taken a week earlier than scheduled? I have a travel plan on October 18 and would like to inquire about my menstrual cycle, which is expected to start on that date. If I want to induce my period a week earlier, can I simply stop taking my medi...
Dr. Chen Zhiyu Reply:
Hello, it is recommended to consult and evaluate with a gynecologist regarding the need to stop or adjust the use of contraceptive pills before or after taking them. Thank you.[Read More] Can You Stop Birth Control Pills a Week Early to Shift Your Period?
Can You Get Pregnant from Close Contact? Understanding Risks and Signs
Can I get pregnant? I'm not a doctor, but I can provide some general information based on your questions. 1. The likelihood of pregnancy from the scenario you described (contact with the genital area without ejaculation) is generally considered low, especially if there was ...
Dr. Zhang Kunmin Reply:
Hello, based on your description, the chances of pregnancy may be low but not impossible. 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. It is advisable to take appropriate contracep...[Read More] Can You Get Pregnant from Close Contact? Understanding Risks and Signs
Should You Take Menstrual Delay Pills for Your Upcoming Trip?
Do I need to take medication to delay my period? Hello Doctor, I will be traveling from August 15 to 17, and I am concerned about having my period during that time. I would like to ask if I should take medication to delay my menstruation. My previous menstrual dates are as follow...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, you can go to the obstetrics and gynecology department for further evaluation. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Should You Take Menstrual Delay Pills for Your Upcoming Trip?