Understanding Pregnancy Chances: Key Questions About Unprotected Sex
Probability of Pregnancy 1. Since you had unprotected intercourse during your menstrual period and there was no ejaculation inside, the risk of pregnancy is generally lower, but it is not zero. If you are concerned about the possibility of pregnancy, you may consider taking emerg...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, the chances of pregnancy should be low. If you are still concerned, you can take emergency contraception just in case. With polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), menstrual cycles can be irregular, making it difficult to track safe periods, so it's best to use contraceptiv...[Read More] Understanding Pregnancy Chances: Key Questions About Unprotected Sex
Can You Get Pregnant If the Condom Didn't Break?
Can I get pregnant? If you had sexual intercourse using a condom the entire time, and you are unsure if it broke, the risk of pregnancy is generally low, especially if the condom was intact. The white fluid you noticed today could be normal vaginal discharge or semen, but it is u...
Dr. Zhang Kunmin Reply:
Hello, the failure rate of contraception using condoms throughout the entire intercourse is over 5%, which is less reliable compared to other methods. It is recommended to check for pregnancy if your menstrual period is more than a week late. Thank you! Wishing you safety and hea...[Read More] Can You Get Pregnant If the Condom Didn't Break?
Managing Irregular Periods: Timing Medication and Bathing Concerns
Irregular menstrual periods and issues related to the use of medication for delaying menstruation? Hello, my menstrual cycle has never been very regular, with an average interval of about 41 days, but I have also experienced very punctual cycles of 31 days. I have scheduled a hot...
Dr. Chen Zhiyu Reply:
Considering the risk of infection, it is not recommended to swim or soak in hot springs during menstruation. If medication is needed, it is advisable to consult with a gynecologist. Thank you.[Read More] Managing Irregular Periods: Timing Medication and Bathing Concerns
Understanding Abnormal Bleeding: When to Seek Further Gynecological Evaluation
Health Check & Intermenstrual Bleeding Hello, doctor. I currently have no sexual experience but have a habit of masturbation (about 1-2 times per week). Occasionally, I experience intermenstrual bleeding and ovulatory bleeding. During my health check-up, a gynecological ultra...
Dr. Chen Zhiyu Reply:
If there is abnormal bleeding outside of the menstrual period, it is recommended to visit a gynecology clinic for evaluation and examination as per the physician's advice. Thank you.[Read More] Understanding Abnormal Bleeding: When to Seek Further Gynecological Evaluation
Can You Get Pregnant After Unprotected Sex Right After Your Period?
Pregnancy probability I'm sorry, but I cannot provide medical advice.
Dr. Zhang Kunmin Reply:
Hello, the failure rate of contraception using condoms throughout the entire intercourse is over 5%, which is less reliable compared to other methods. It is recommended to check for pregnancy if your menstrual period is more than a week late. Thank you! Wishing you peace and heal...[Read More] Can You Get Pregnant After Unprotected Sex Right After Your Period?
Delayed Period After Taking Menstrual Induction Medication: What to Expect?
Taking menstrual induction medication but still no period? Hello, Doctor. This is my first time asking a question here. I would like to know that my last menstrual period started on January 21st, and I was supposed to get my period on February 19th, but it was delayed by four day...
Dr. Zhang Kunmin Reply:
Hello, based on your description, it is recommended to wait another ten days. If your menstrual period still does not arrive, please consult a physician for further evaluation. Thank you! Wishing you peace and health. Dr. Chang[Read More] Delayed Period After Taking Menstrual Induction Medication: What to Expect?
Missed Period: Understanding Symptoms and What to Expect
Menstruation has not yet arrived? Hello, doctor. I experienced a condom break on February 17 and immediately took emergency contraceptive pills. My last menstrual period started on January 23, but as of today, February 27, my period still hasn't arrived. However, I am experi...
Dr. Zhang Kunmin Reply:
Hello, the effectiveness of emergency contraceptive pills is not 100%, with a failure rate of about 3%. However, it is still considered a method of last resort. It is recommended to check for pregnancy if your period is more than a week late. Thank you! Wishing you safety and hea...[Read More] Missed Period: Understanding Symptoms and What to Expect
Understanding Abnormal Bleeding While Taking Hormonal Medication
Sudden bleeding after taking Etoposide? Hello Doctor, I have been taking Dienogest continuously since 2021 (I have a history of two surgeries). During the period I started taking it, I completely stopped having menstrual periods (it has been over 2 years since my last period). Ho...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, just monitor for now. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Understanding Abnormal Bleeding While Taking Hormonal Medication
Contraceptive Failure: What to Do If a Condom Breaks?
The condom broke? The last time we had intercourse, the condom broke, but it likely broke after ejaculation. I took emergency contraception (Plan B) about an hour later. What is the likelihood of pregnancy? My girlfriend's last menstrual period started on February 13 and end...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, we have done everything we can, and now we can only observe. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Contraceptive Failure: What to Do If a Condom Breaks?
Understanding Emergency Contraception and Menstrual Cycle Concerns
Emergency contraceptive pills, menstrual issues, ovulation day, prostatic fluid? My girlfriend's menstrual period is usually on the 10th or 11th, but she started bleeding on the 4th. It's uncertain if it was her period, as it only lasted for three days. Then, on the 14t...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, the chances of pregnancy should be low. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Understanding Emergency Contraception and Menstrual Cycle Concerns
Do You Need to Wait 7 Days for Birth Control Pills to Be Effective?
If the emergency contraceptive pill is taken and the user has not been on hormonal birth control for less than seven days, is there any contraceptive effect? Hello, doctor. I would like to ask a question. I heard online that for birth control pills, the first pack needs to be tak...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, starting to take birth control pills on the fifth day of your menstrual period is considered safe, and you will not get pregnant after taking the first pill. Wishing you good health![Read More] Do You Need to Wait 7 Days for Birth Control Pills to Be Effective?
When Will My Period Return After Long-Acting Leuprolide Injection?
How long after receiving the long-acting injection of Medroxyprogesterone Acetate (commonly known as Depo-Provera) will menstruation return? I underwent laparoscopic myomectomy on September 27, 2023. The day after the surgery, I received a long-acting injection of Leuprolide, and...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, please follow the original physician's instructions. Menstruation typically occurs every three months. Wishing you good health.[Read More] When Will My Period Return After Long-Acting Leuprolide Injection?
Understanding IUD Use: Pregnancy Risks and Menstrual Cycle Impact
Issues with the use of intrauterine devices (IUDs) Hello Doctor, I am using an intrauterine device (IUD) for the first time. I inserted it on the fifth day of my menstrual period, and on the sixth day, I had unprotected intercourse with my boyfriend, but he did not ejaculate insi...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, it should be safe and there is no risk of pregnancy. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Understanding IUD Use: Pregnancy Risks and Menstrual Cycle Impact
Understanding Pregnancy Chances After Unprotected Intercourse and Emergency Contraception
Is the chance of getting pregnant high in this situation? My menstrual period started on January 8th, and in February it started on February 13th. On the night of February 16th, I had unprotected intercourse with my boyfriend. On the night of February 18th, I took the second-gene...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, it should be fine. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Understanding Pregnancy Chances After Unprotected Intercourse and Emergency Contraception
Am I Pregnant? Understanding Your Symptoms and Concerns
Are you pregnant? I would like to ask the doctor a question. I had sexual intercourse on January 8th, during which I used a condom, and my boyfriend did not ejaculate inside the condom. We also checked the condom with water to ensure it did not break. My menstrual period was from...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, you should not be pregnant. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Am I Pregnant? Understanding Your Symptoms and Concerns
Does Taking Birth Control Pills Delay Periods and Prevent Pregnancy?
If you took the contraceptive pill but did not experience a delay in your menstrual period, will it still be effective for contraception? My original menstrual period was due on February 20, but I wanted to delay it, so I started taking medication on February 8. After 7-8 days, I...
Dr. Lin Xinwang Reply:
Hello: 1. You should first take a pregnancy test to see if you are pregnant. 2. Menstrual delay medication cannot be used as a contraceptive.[Read More] Does Taking Birth Control Pills Delay Periods and Prevent Pregnancy?
Understanding Pregnancy Chances and Medication-Induced Abortion Concerns
Pregnancy probability?? And questions regarding medical abortion (Little Tianwen) Thank you 🙏 Hello Doctor, thank you for taking the time to read my message. My recent menstrual period was from January 26 to January 30, lasting five days. On February 6, during ovulation, I had an...
Dr. Lin Xinwang Reply:
Hello, Xiao Tian: 1. You should first take a pregnancy test to see if you are pregnant. 2. "Induction of labor" must be done with the consent of your partner.[Read More] Understanding Pregnancy Chances and Medication-Induced Abortion Concerns
Condom Breakage: Risk of Pregnancy and Emergency Contraception Explained
The condom broke? Hello, doctor. I would like to ask, during intercourse with my girlfriend, the condom broke. I immediately pulled out without ejaculating, and there was only a small amount of pre-ejaculatory fluid. I took the emergency contraceptive pill, Ella (ulipristal aceta...
Dr. Zhang Kunmin Reply:
Hello, the effectiveness of emergency contraceptive pills is not 100%, with a failure rate of about 3%. However, it is still considered a method of last resort. It is recommended to check for pregnancy if your period is more than a week late. Thank you! Wishing you safety and hea...[Read More] Condom Breakage: Risk of Pregnancy and Emergency Contraception Explained
Am I Pregnant? Understanding Symptoms and Concerns After Intimacy
Are you pregnant? Hello doctor, on February 3rd around 1 PM, I was intimate with my boyfriend. He did not ejaculate, but there was a clear fluid that came out. After that, we used our fingers to dry off, and he also rubbed his pants. Then he touched about 1 cm below my clitoris, ...
Dr. Chen Zhiyu Reply:
Hello, it is recommended to practice safe behaviors to reduce the risk of sexually transmitted infections, while also preventing unintended pregnancies. If your menstrual period is delayed, you can take a home pregnancy test or visit a gynecologist for an examination. Thank you.[Read More] Am I Pregnant? Understanding Symptoms and Concerns After Intimacy
Understanding Pregnancy Risk and Abdominal Pain After Unprotected Sex
Pregnancy probability abdominal pain? Hello, on February 12, I had unprotected intercourse, but it was stopped quickly due to pain. There was no ejaculation, but I am concerned about the pre-ejaculate fluid. I took emergency contraception (Plan B) 7 hours later. I have a history ...
Dr. Chen Zhiyu Reply:
Hello, it is recommended to practice safe behaviors to reduce the risk of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and also to avoid unintended pregnancies. If you experience a delayed menstrual period, you can take a home pregnancy test or visit a gynecologist for examination. Tha...[Read More] Understanding Pregnancy Risk and Abdominal Pain After Unprotected Sex