Missed Birth Control Pills: Understanding Breakthrough Bleeding and Next Steps
Missed two days of birth control pills and experienced bleeding? Hello, the patient has been taking the contraceptive pill (21-day pack) for over a year. This time, she started her menstrual period on March 16 and began taking the first pill on the fifth day, March 20. However, s...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, it should be due to a missed dose. Just monitor the situation, but you should take additional contraceptive measures. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Missed Birth Control Pills: Understanding Breakthrough Bleeding and Next Steps
Progesterone Use in Early Pregnancy: Is It Necessary Without Bleeding?
Progesterone administration without bleeding? Hello, Doctor. I am currently pregnant. The first day of my last menstrual period was February 25, 2023. During an abdominal ultrasound on March 23, I couldn't see anything, but on March 30, the ultrasound showed a gestational sa...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, please follow the doctor's instructions and observe temporarily. Continue to monitor at the original unit. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Progesterone Use in Early Pregnancy: Is It Necessary Without Bleeding?
Understanding When to Start Your Next Birth Control Pill Pack
Emergency contraceptive pill Hello doctor, I started taking my first pack of 21-day birth control pills on March 7 (the fifth day of my period). I finished the pack on March 27 and got my period on March 30. Should I start my next pack on April 3 (the fifth day of my period) or o...
Dr. Liu Fuping Reply:
Birth control pills have both benefits and drawbacks. It is recommended to consult a gynecologist for detailed information about the medication and usage instructions, and to follow the directions on the packaging. Generally, for a 21-pill regimen, the pills should be taken daily...[Read More] Understanding When to Start Your Next Birth Control Pill Pack
Emergency Contraception and Ovulation: What to Expect After Taking Ella
Emergency contraceptive pills, ovulation period? Hello, doctor. I had intercourse with my boyfriend in the early morning of March 13. Afterward, I checked the condom and found a hole in it. My last menstrual period started on February 27. My ovulation period was from March 11 to ...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, you have done everything that needs to be done; now it's just a matter of observation. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Emergency Contraception and Ovulation: What to Expect After Taking Ella
Understanding Irregular Periods: Is It Menstruation After Taking Induction Medication?
Menstrual induction medication has been taken? Hello Doctor, my girlfriend had only a small amount of brown discharge during her recent menstrual period. She went to the gynecologist for a pregnancy test and found out she is not pregnant. An ultrasound revealed a thickened endome...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, it should be menstruation. Just observe it. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Understanding Irregular Periods: Is It Menstruation After Taking Induction Medication?
Understanding Delayed Menstruation: Causes and Concerns
Menstrual delay Hello, doctor. I had unprotected intercourse with withdrawal during the risky period in early February, and I took emergency contraception within 24 hours. I had a normal menstrual period at the end of February, and there was no unprotected sexual activity in Marc...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, you probably are not pregnant, but you can take a pregnancy test to be sure. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Understanding Delayed Menstruation: Causes and Concerns
Emergency Contraceptive Pills: What to Know About Usage and Pregnancy Risk
Emergency contraceptive pill My menstrual period was from the evening of March 22 to around noon on March 27 (I have a 28-day cycle and my period lasts five days). I had sexual intercourse on the evening of March 29, but after withdrawal, I discovered that the condom had slipped ...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, the chances of pregnancy should be low; just observe for now. If you're still concerned, you can take a pregnancy test when your period is late. Wishing you good health![Read More] Emergency Contraceptive Pills: What to Know About Usage and Pregnancy Risk
Post-Laparoscopic Surgery for Ruptured Corpus Luteum: Is Bleeding Normal?
Post-operative laparoscopic surgery for ruptured corpus luteum cyst? Hello Doctor, I recently underwent laparoscopic surgery due to a ruptured corpus luteum cyst. After the surgery, I experienced vaginal bleeding similar to a menstrual period, but it was not heavy. I have already...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, it should still be within the normal range, so you can just observe. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Post-Laparoscopic Surgery for Ruptured Corpus Luteum: Is Bleeding Normal?
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.[Read More] Understanding Emergency Contraceptive Pill Usage and Timing
Do You Need Emergency Contraception After Taking Birth Control Pills?
If you have taken emergency contraceptive pills, do you still need to take post-coital contraception? On March 17, the first day of my menstrual period, I took the emergency contraceptive pill (Ella) on the fifth day (March 21), usually around bedtime (around 9 PM). I forgot to t...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, there is no need to take emergency contraception. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Do You Need Emergency Contraception After Taking Birth Control Pills?
Concerns About Contraceptive Use After Ovulation: What You Need to Know
Two days after ovulation, intercourse occurred, and after finishing, the male genitalia was withdrawn, with the condom partially outside the vagina? The estimated ovulation date is March 29, with the last menstrual period starting on March 16, lasting an average of 6 days, and a ...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, I have responded to your inquiry. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Concerns About Contraceptive Use After Ovulation: What You Need to Know
Concerns About Contraceptive Use After Ovulation: A Guide
Two days after ovulation, intercourse occurred, and after finishing, the male genitalia was withdrawn, with the condom partially outside the vagina? The estimated ovulation date is March 29, with the last menstrual period starting on March 16, lasting an average of 6 days, and a ...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, please follow the pharmacist's instructions. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Concerns About Contraceptive Use After Ovulation: A Guide
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.[Read More] Understanding Menstrual Cycle Changes After Taking Menstrual Induction Medication
Understanding Changes in Menstrual Flow: What to Expect on Day Two
Menstrual bleeding conditions Hello doctor, I would like to ask, yesterday was the first day of my menstrual period, and I experienced bleeding. This morning when I got up, there was still bleeding on my pad, but today, the second day, I noticed that the flow has decreased and I ...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, just observe. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Understanding Changes in Menstrual Flow: What to Expect on Day Two
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.[Read More] Understanding Irregular Periods: Is Your Menstrual Cycle Normal After Medication?
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...[Read More] Bleeding After Intercourse: Is Pregnancy Possible?
Struggling to Conceive: Understanding Ovulation and Hormone Treatments
Trying to conceive! It's difficult to get pregnant? Hello! I would like to ask, I started my menstrual period on January 29 and had another one on February 29. I just started taking ovulation medication! The doctor mentioned that I have a follicle on my left side that has gr...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, the likelihood of pregnancy should be low, so it's best to observe for now. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Struggling to Conceive: Understanding Ovulation and Hormone Treatments
Why Is My Period Coming Early While on Birth Control Pills?
Taking birth control pills can cause your menstrual period to become irregular, including starting earlier than expected? Hello Doctor, I have been taking birth control pills for nearly 10 months. Since I started taking the pills, my menstrual period has consistently arrived 1-2 ...
Dr. Zhang Kunmin Reply:
Hello, based on your description, if you are taking a 21-pill pack of birth control pills, you should take one pill daily in the order of the pill dates for 21 consecutive days. During the 7-day break from the medication, you can expect your period to start between the 2nd and 4t...[Read More] Why Is My Period Coming Early While on Birth Control Pills?
Understanding Abnormal Bleeding: Causes and Concerns for Women
Intermenstrual bleeding Hello Doctor: I would like to ask about my situation. My menstrual period started on March 13 and ended around March 17. Until March 23, I noticed a faint orange-red blood stain on the toilet paper when I wiped. On March 24, I observed brown discharge when...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, it could be ovulatory bleeding. If it does not improve, it is recommended to see a gynecologist. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Understanding Abnormal Bleeding: Causes and Concerns for Women
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,...[Read More] Understanding Anemia and Follow-Up Appointments in Women's Health