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Important Considerations When Taking Menstrual Delay Medication

For irregular menstruation, take menstrual regulation medication? If a patient has irregular menstrual cycles, typically ranging from 30 to 35 days, and is experiencing a delay of 42 days due to stress (with the last period starting on March 21), and is considering taking medicat...


Dr. Chen Zhiyu Reply:
It is recommended to consult with an obstetrician-gynecologist to assess the appropriateness of medication use and the duration of treatment. Thank you.

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Can You Get Pregnant from Dry Humping During Ovulation?

Can I get pregnant? Hello Doctor, I have reviewed the historical questions but still have some doubts. I would appreciate it if you could take some time to answer my question. My last menstrual cycle was from April 16 to April 22. On May 3, my boyfriend and I had intercourse with...


Dr. Liu Fuping Reply:
It is still possible to become pregnant even if only pre-ejaculate fluid is secreted.

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Can You Get Pregnant from Fingering? Understanding Risks and Timing

Possible pregnancy 1: Hello Doctor, I had digital penetration with my girlfriend, and I'm not sure if I came into contact with pre-ejaculate fluid. If I did touch her and did not penetrate, is there a possibility of her becoming pregnant? 2: I'm uncertain about when th...


Dr. Liu Fuping Reply:
There is still a possibility of pregnancy. It is recommended to monitor your girlfriend's menstrual cycle, and if there is a delay, a pregnancy test should be taken.

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Understanding Irregular Periods: Causes and Concerns After Intercourse

Irregular menstruation? Hello doctor, my period started on April 7th and I had unprotected sexual intercourse with my boyfriend on April 12th, after which I experienced heavy bleeding. This bleeding continued for 7 days and then stopped. Since then, my period has not come. The la...


Dr. Chen Zhiyu Reply:
Abnormal bleeding outside of the menstrual period is recommended to be evaluated by a healthcare professional. Thank you.

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Understanding Medication Abortion: What to Expect After Taking RU486

Medication abortion issues Hello, I took RU486 on April 4th, and during my follow-up appointment on April 9th, the doctor informed me that I had expelled the embryo. This week, I initially noticed a yellowish discharge with little blood, but then in the afternoon, when I changed ...


Dr. Zhang Kunmin Reply:
Hello, based on your description, if the bleeding persists and does not resemble a normal menstrual period, you should return to the clinic for your physician to arrange relevant examinations and evaluations. Thank you! Wishing you peace and health. Dr. Chang

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Understanding Side Effects of Birth Control Pills: Bleeding and Vaginal Issues

Contraceptive pill issue: I recently started taking Yaz, but I've experienced more than just spotting and mild vaginal inflammation? Hello Dr. Tsao, I have a few questions to ask. I am currently taking the contraceptive pill "Yueji" for the first time, starting on ...


Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, if you have your period within a week after finishing the birth control pills, you can start the next pack on the fifth day. Regarding any endocrine issues, if you experience discomfort, it is advisable to consult a gynecologist. Wishing you good health.

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Impact of Menstruation on Healing After Cone Biopsy Surgery

Menstruation occurred four days after a cone biopsy of the cervix? Hello Doctor: My menstrual cycle has been irregular in the past six months, varying in length. Recently, I had a cone biopsy of the cervix, and I started my period just four days after the procedure. Will this aff...


Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, it generally does not have an impact. Wishing you good health.

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Understanding Metina: Is It an Effective Contraceptive?

Contraceptive delay medication I visited a gynecologist who prescribed me a medication called Metina (the doctor mentioned it is a contraceptive pill, one white and one orange) to take from April 21 to May 4. During this period, I had sexual intercourse on the morning of May 5, w...


Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, it is just a menstrual regulation medication and does not have contraceptive effects. It is recommended to take emergency contraception just in case. Wishing you good health.

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Can You Get Pregnant from Finger Play After Safe Sex?

Can I get pregnant? The menstrual cycle is 28 days. Menstruation started on May 2nd, and on May 7th, during the safe period, I had sexual intercourse with my boyfriend using a condom. After he ejaculated, he removed the condom, and his hand may have had a small amount of semen on...


Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, you should not be pregnant. Wishing you good health.

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Understanding Pregnancy Risks After Menstruation: Your Questions Answered

Having unprotected intercourse on the second day of menstruation generally carries a lower risk of pregnancy, but it is not impossible. Sperm can survive in the female reproductive tract for several days, and if ovulation occurs shortly after menstruation, there is a chance of fe...


Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, it should be the safe period, so you are unlikely to get pregnant. Wishing you good health.

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Understanding Irregular Menstrual Cycles: Could It Be Implantation Bleeding?

Menstrual irregularities Hello Doctor, my last menstrual period started on April 4th, with an average cycle of 26-28 days and lasting for 5 days, ending completely on April 12th. I had sexual intercourse on April 19th and April 26th, and only used a condom afterward. My period st...


Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, it should be your menstrual period. If you're unsure, you can take a pregnancy test. Wishing you good health.

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Can You Get Pregnant from Touching? Understanding Fertility Risks

Can I get pregnant? I would like to ask about my menstrual cycle, which is very regular. May 4th and May 5th are my ovulation days, which are considered fertile days. A male partner touched me with his hand, but I am unsure if he touched his own genitals beforehand, such as comin...


Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, you should not be pregnant. Wishing you good health.

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Understanding Irregular Menstrual Signs: What Causes False Starts?

Menstrual leave? Hello doctor, I would like to ask about my menstrual cycle. For several months now, I have noticed that two days before my period starts, I see brown or red spots on the toilet paper after using the restroom. In the past, this usually meant that my period would s...


Dr. Liu Fuping Reply:
It is normal to occasionally experience these secretions before the onset of menstruation, which may include a high likelihood of brown spotting or streaks of blood. This serves as a precursor to the shedding of the endometrium in preparation for menstruation. A menstrual cycle r...

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Can Trans Men with High Testosterone Symptoms Safely Undergo HRT?

(Transgender-related) Questions regarding Female-to-Male HRT? Hello Dr. Chang, I would like to ask you about the suitability of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for transgender individuals in physiological females with elevated androgen levels. My situation is that I identify a...


Dr. Zhang Kunmin Reply:
Hello, based on your description, it is recommended that you visit a medical center for an evaluation by both an obstetrician-gynecologist and a psychiatrist. This will ensure that medical advice and regulations are followed appropriately. Thank you! Wishing you peace and health....

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Effectiveness of Emergency Contraceptive Pills and Pregnancy Risk

Probability of Pregnancy Your girlfriend's last menstrual period started on April 21, and today is May 1. You had sexual intercourse with a condom, but there was a suspicion of leakage around the vaginal area (the condom did not break). After that, you had two more instances...


Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, the probability should be low; just observe. Wishing you good health.

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Can You Get Pregnant After Taking Emergency Contraceptive Pills?

Postcoital contraceptive pills After my period ended on the 13th, I had unprotected intercourse on the 21st and took an emergency contraceptive pill. I didn't ovulate until the 28th, and I had unprotected intercourse again on the ovulation day but took another emergency cont...


Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, if you suspect you are pregnant, it's important to monitor the situation. Taking emergency contraception can sometimes cause irregularities in your menstrual cycle, and currently, the best approach is to observe. Wishing you good health.

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Could Irregular Periods Affect Pregnancy Chances? Expert Insights

Will this result in pregnancy? Hello Doctor, Her menstrual cycle has always been irregular, often varying between 23, 20, 34, and 38 days. The last menstrual period started on April 2nd. We had intercourse on April 14th, but ovulation was on the 17th. We used condoms throughout...


Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, you can determine if you are pregnant by taking a urine test. If the result is negative, it generally indicates that you are not pregnant, and you can monitor your situation for a while. Wishing you good health!

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Optimal Timing for Uterine Polyp Removal: A Guide for Patients

Timing for Uterine Polyp Excision Hello Doctor, my menstrual cycle averages 30 days, with the most recent period starting on April 27. I was diagnosed with a uterine polyp on April 16. During examinations at two different gynecology clinics, one advised to avoid the menstrual per...


Dr. Liu Fuping Reply:
Hysteroscopic surgery may become more challenging and carry a higher risk of bleeding due to the thickness of the endometrium. Each physician has different surgical habits, so it is advisable to follow the preoperative instructions provided by your chosen physician. Thank you.

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Post-Cervical Conization Surgery: Understanding Abnormal Bleeding and Menstrual Changes

Postoperative issues following cervical conization? Hello, I underwent a cervical conization procedure on April 9. During the first week, I experienced yellow or pink discharge, with occasional small drops of brown blood on my pad. I was originally expecting my period to start on...


Dr. Liu Fuping Reply:
If you have any concerns, it is recommended to follow up with the original surgeon. I have not seen the condition of your cervix or the results of your ultrasound, so I cannot determine whether the bleeding is from the cervix or the uterus. Thank you.

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Missed Period After Emergency Contraceptive: What to Know

After engaging in risky behavior and taking emergency contraception, menstruation has not occurred? Hello Doctor: My menstrual cycle is generally close to the end of the month. My period in February was from February 20 to February 23, and in March it was from March 28 to March 3...


Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, the two instances of bleeding may be related to taking emergency contraception. Just monitor the situation. Wishing you good health.

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