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Why Is My Menstrual Cycle Shorter After Taking Birth Control Pills?

The use of emergency contraceptive pills can lead to a reduction in the duration of menstrual bleeding? Hello, doctor. I have been taking oral contraceptives for about a year. I finished the last pill of my cycle on March 25, and my period started on March 31, six days after stop...


Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, it should be normal; just observe. Wishing you good health.

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Timing for Starting Birth Control After Discontinuing Eptoin

Timing for taking contraceptive pills after discontinuing antihistamines? Hello, doctor. I have been taking Dydrogesterone and have finished two boxes. My menstruation during the second month (while taking the second box) has been delayed for over ten days, and I believe I have e...


Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, the purpose of taking oral contraceptives should be considered. If you intend to use them for contraception, it is recommended to use condoms as well. However, if you are looking to use the contraceptive pill to treat a medical condition, you should start taking the pill o...

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Understanding Emergency Contraceptive Pill Usage and Timing

Issues with the use of emergency contraceptive pills? Hello, I am currently taking Bayer's Yaz (also known as Yasmin) for contraception, and I am on my third pack. My menstrual cycle is very regular. I would like to ask the following questions: I have been taking the pill st...


Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, contraceptive pills can be effective starting from the fifth day of your menstrual period. Wishing you good health.

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Understanding Pregnancy Chances and Implantation Bleeding

Probability of Pregnancy Hello Doctor, my menstrual cycle is approximately 35 days. My period in January was from January 12 to January 18, and in February it was from February 18 to February 24. I had unprotected intercourse on February 5 and February 6 (withdrawal method was us...


Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, the chances of pregnancy should be low. It is possible that your period may come in March, so just observe for now. Wishing you good health.

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Concerns About Pregnancy During Ovulation: What You Need to Know

Concern about pregnancy during ovulation period? Today, the app indicated that it was exactly the ovulation period, but I didn't pay attention and had intercourse with my boyfriend. Before that, I helped him with manual stimulation, and during the process, there was pre-ejac...


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

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Long-Term Use of IUDs: Effects on Menstrual Cycle and Health

Does long-term use of contraceptive devices have an impact on the body? I am a user of the Mirena IUD and have been using it steadily for three years. I saw in the instructions that both the old and new IUD can be inserted on the same day to delay menstruation. This month, I trie...


Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, occasional use is fine, but it's best to stick to the original method of administration. Wishing you good health.

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Does Stopping Birth Control Pills Delay Ovulation? Understanding Your Cycle

Does stopping the use of emergency contraceptive pills delay ovulation? Hello, doctor. I finished my last pack of oral contraceptives at the end of February, and my period came as expected. However, I decided to take a break from the medication and did not start the next pack, es...


Dr. Zhang Kunmin Reply:
Hello, the use of emergency contraceptive pills may lead to irregular menstrual cycles for a period of time after discontinuation, and this varies from person to person. The effectiveness of emergency contraceptive pills is not 100%, with a failure rate of about 3%. It is recomme...

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Understanding Menstrual Cycle Changes After Taking Menstrual Induction Medication

Menstrual cycle after using menstrual induction medication? The first day of the menstrual period was on February 13 and March 9, with a cycle length of approximately 25-27 days. To avoid menstruation in the first half of April, you took medication to induce menstruation from Mar...


Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello around April 25. Wishing you good health.

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Understanding Irregular Periods: Is Your Menstrual Cycle Normal After Medication?

Menstrual induction medication has been taken? Hello doctor, my girlfriend experienced only a small amount of brown discharge during her menstrual period. She went to the gynecologist for a pregnancy test and found out she is not pregnant. An ultrasound revealed a thickened endom...


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

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Bleeding After Intercourse: Is Pregnancy Possible?

Bleeding the day after sexual intercourse? My girlfriend and I had sexual intercourse on March 17 (initially without a condom, then with one). She started bleeding the next day, March 18, and continued until March 28. The bleeding initially felt like a menstrual period (ranging f...


Dr. Zhang Kunmin Reply:
Hello, the factors that can affect the menstrual cycle or cause intermenstrual bleeding are numerous, including age, environment, lifestyle, stress, emotional instability, weight changes, medications, emergency contraception, diet, polycystic ovary syndrome, uterine or cervical l...

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Understanding Pregnancy Testing: Accuracy and Common Concerns

Pregnancy testing issues? Question 1: Is the result of a blood pregnancy test accurate if taken 28 days after the last sexual intercourse? Can it be trusted? My breasts have been engorged for two weeks, and my period still hasn't arrived, but I took emergency contraception o...


Dr. Lin Xinwang Reply:
Hello, A-Tai: If you are concerned about pregnancy, you should be able to trust the test on day 28. Yes! Taking emergency contraception can cause menstrual irregularities.

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Understanding Irregular Bleeding: Could It Indicate Pregnancy?

Intermenstrual bleeding The menstrual cycle is irregular, lasting 21 days. Sexual intercourse occurred on March 1. From March 7 to 11, there was brown discharge with a small amount, followed by a normal amount of bright red menstrual bleeding from March 12 to 18. However, from Ma...


Dr. Zhang Kunmin Reply:
Hello, based on your description of the "bleeding" situation, it is not possible to determine whether it is actually menstruation. I recommend that you consult a gynecologist to arrange for urine tests, ultrasound, or blood tests to determine if you are pregnant or if t...

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Understanding Anemia and Follow-Up Appointments in Women's Health

Anemia and follow-up appointment time? I underwent a pre-employment health examination on January 12 of this year (one day after my menstrual period ended), and the relevant values are as follows: Serum Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT or SGPT): 13, Hemoglobin (Hb): 5.8, White Blood...


Dr. Zhang Kunmin Reply:
Hello, based on your description, you may want to have a gynecologist evaluate your delayed menstruation after April 19. There are many causes of anemia, and it would be advisable to have the doctor check for any gynecological-related issues. If it is not a gynecological problem,...

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Can You Get Pregnant from Anal Sex During Ovulation? Risks and Symptoms

Anal intercourse on the day of ovulation? Hello, my menstrual cycle has been quite regular. This month, my period started on March 8, and yesterday, March 22, was the day of ovulation. I had unprotected anal intercourse with my boyfriend, but there were a few times when he accide...


Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, the chances of pregnancy should be low. Emergency contraceptive pills can sometimes cause irregular bleeding, so just monitor the situation. Wishing you good health.

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Managing Menstrual Cycle with Norethindrone: A Guide for Travelers

Menstrual induction and menstrual regulation? I visited a gynecologist to obtain medication due to travel plans, as I want to avoid my period from April 17 to April 20. The doctor prescribed Norlutin (norethisterone) and instructed me to take one tablet in the morning and one in ...


Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, your menstrual cycle is irregular. If your period starts around the 15th, you do not need to take medication. If it does not start, please follow your doctor's instructions. Wishing you good health.

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Delayed Period: Understanding Causes and When to Seek Help

Menstrual period is delayed by half a month? The last menstrual period was from January 31 to February 6, with a very light amount of bright red blood lasting for 7 days. Previously, the menstrual cycle and flow were normal. On February 11 and 12, there were some brownish secreti...


Dr. Lin Manying Reply:
Hello: Please seek medical attention and take a pregnancy test again, as it may be related to hormonal issues. The Hualien Hospital of the Ministry of Health and Welfare cares about your health.

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Understanding Pink Discharge Before Menstruation: When to Seek Help

Pink discharge before menstruation? This menstrual cycle is about a week late. In the past, I usually experienced dark brown discharge on the first or second day, followed by red menstrual blood. This time, after a week of delay, I noticed light pink discharge once while using th...


Dr. Chen Zhiyu Reply:
Cervical polyps are usually multiple and may not be limited to just one polyp. They typically do not exceed 1 centimeter in size. When the polyps are larger, they may cause abnormal vaginal bleeding. Due to the high recurrence rate of polyps, regular follow-up is recommended, and...

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Missed Period and Brown Discharge: Should You See a Doctor?

Menstruation has not occurred, and there has been continuous discharge? I haven't had my period for a month and a half, and I've been experiencing brown discharge. My boyfriend has touched my genital area, but he didn't penetrate, and his hands didn't touch an...


Dr. Zhang Kunmin Reply:
Hello, based on your description, there may be vaginal bleeding, and there are many factors that can affect the menstrual cycle or cause intermenstrual bleeding, such as age, environment, lifestyle, stress, emotional instability, weight changes, medications, emergency contracepti...

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Is It Normal to Miss Your Period After Taking Emergency Contraceptive Pills?

Emergency contraceptive pill It is not uncommon for menstrual cycles to be irregular after taking emergency contraception. Experiencing some bleeding a week after taking the pill can occur, but if you have not had your period for over a month, it may be advisable to take a pregna...


Dr. Zhang Kunmin Reply:
Hello, the effects of emergency contraception on menstruation can vary; it may cause your period to come earlier or later. Its contraceptive effectiveness is not 100%, with a failure rate of about 3%. However, it is still considered a good backup method. If you are unsure whether...

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Understanding Pregnancy Chances After Unprotected Intercourse: Key Insights

Pregnancy probability ☹️☹️ Hello doctor, I would like to ask about a situation that occurred two weeks ago. My girlfriend and I had unprotected intercourse for about 4-5 thrusts after she cleaned my genitalia. My girlfriend has irregular menstrual cycles, with her period coming a...


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 best to use emergency contraception as a remedy, but its effectiveness is not 100%, with a failure rate of about 3...

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