Understanding Pregnancy Chances After Protected Intercourse: Your Questions Answered
Probability of Pregnancy A few months ago, my menstrual periods were on August 23 and September 24. I had my first sexual intercourse with my boyfriend on October 9 (both of us were inexperienced). We used a condom throughout the process, and due to pain, he did not fully penetra...
Dr. Zhang Kunmin Reply:
Hello, the questioner: Due to your recent irregular menstrual cycle, it is difficult to predict both your ovulation period and the onset of your menstruation. The failure rate of condom use for contraception is over 5%, which is less reliable compared to other methods. Therefore,...[Read More] Understanding Pregnancy Chances After Protected Intercourse: Your Questions Answered
Understanding Delayed Periods: Pregnancy Chances and Health Insights
Delayed menstruation and the likelihood of pregnancy? Hello, doctor. My menstrual cycle is regularly 28 to 30 days, and my periods this year have been on time. The last menstrual period started on September 8. Normally, my period should have arrived around October 6, but it has n...
Dr. Zhang Kunmin Reply:
Hello, the questioner: Due to the irregularity of your menstrual cycle recently, it is difficult to predict both your ovulation period and the onset of menstruation. The failure rate of contraception using condoms is over 5%, which is less reliable compared to other methods. Ther...[Read More] Understanding Delayed Periods: Pregnancy Chances and Health Insights
Understanding Increased Menstrual Flow After Missed Birth Control Pills
Increased menstrual blood flow? Hello, doctor. I have been taking oral contraceptives for three months. The first two months were fine, but this month I missed five pills. After discussing with my boyfriend, I decided to take all five pills at once, and that night, on October 22,...
Dr. Zhang Kunmin Reply:
Hello, if you miss taking the birth control pill for more than 24 hours, you should stop taking the current pack of pills and refrain from taking them for seven days (including the days you missed). After that, you can continue with the next cycle. Based on your description, it i...[Read More] Understanding Increased Menstrual Flow After Missed Birth Control Pills
Should You Continue Taking Menstrual Induction Medication During Your Period?
During the menstrual induction period, if there is menstrual bleeding, should I continue taking the medication? Hello Doctor, I haven't had my period for a long time, and on October 3rd, the doctor prescribed me a medication to induce menstruation (Diane-35 tablets) for 21 d...
Dr. Zhang Kunmin Reply:
Hello, based on your description, it is difficult to confirm whether the bleeding is a true menstrual period. It is recommended to complete the prescribed medication. Thank you! Wishing you peace and health. Dr. Zhang[Read More] Should You Continue Taking Menstrual Induction Medication During Your Period?
Understanding Pregnancy Chances After Emergency Contraceptive Use
Probability of Pregnancy Originally, the expected menstrual period was around October 20. However, after a sexual encounter on October 9 where the condom broke but there was no ejaculation, I was concerned and took emergency contraception within 12 hours. Starting from October 14...
Dr. Zhang Kunmin Reply:
Emergency contraceptive pills may affect menstruation in various ways, not necessarily causing it to come early or late. Their contraceptive effectiveness is not 100%, with a failure rate of about 3%. It is recommended that if you are uncertain whether the bleeding is a true mens...[Read More] Understanding Pregnancy Chances After Emergency Contraceptive Use
Understanding Pregnancy Risks After Unprotected Intercourse: Key Insights
Unprotected first sexual intercourse? Hello, doctor. I would like to ask about my girlfriend's last menstrual period, which was from September 11 to September 17 (very regular and punctual). After that, on September 30, we had unprotected intercourse, attempting to break her...
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. If your period is more than a week late, it is advisable to check for pregnancy. Thank you! Wishing you peace and health...[Read More] Understanding Pregnancy Risks After Unprotected Intercourse: Key Insights
Is Pregnancy Likely? Understanding Symptoms and Concerns After Ovulation
What is the likelihood of pregnancy? Hello doctor, the app indicated that September 22 was the last day of the ovulation period. On that evening around 9:00 PM, I had sexual intercourse with my girlfriend; there was no full penetration and no ejaculation, but there may have been ...
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. Additionally, the effectiveness of emergency contraception is not 100%, with a failure rate of about 3%, but it is still...[Read More] Is Pregnancy Likely? Understanding Symptoms and Concerns After Ovulation
Understanding the Interaction Between Cinna and Grapefruit Juice in Contraceptive Use
Interactions between Hina and grapefruit juice? Hello, doctor. I previously obtained the medication Ella (ulipristal acetate) from the obstetrics and gynecology department. Today is the fifth day of my menstrual period, and I am about to take the first pill from the first pack, w...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, if you take the contraceptive pill as directed, it will be effective for contraception, and grapefruit juice does not have an impact on it. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Understanding the Interaction Between Cinna and Grapefruit Juice in Contraceptive Use
Determining Conception Date: Understanding Your Menstrual Cycle
Date of conception The first day of the last menstrual period (LMP) was September 2. When was the conception date? A pregnancy test on October 14 indicated four weeks of pregnancy, and an examination at a major hospital on October 27 showed eight weeks of pregnancy. Which doctor&...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, please check another obstetrics and gynecology confirmation. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Determining Conception Date: Understanding Your Menstrual Cycle
Can You Get Pregnant During Your Period? Understanding the Risks
Can I get pregnant? Hello, doctor. I would like to ask about the likelihood of pregnancy if I had protected intercourse during my menstrual period (on the second and fifth days) but the condom slipped off about 1 centimeter during the process. What is the chance of becoming pregn...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, it should be a safe period, so pregnancy is unlikely. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Can You Get Pregnant During Your Period? Understanding the Risks
Understanding Post-Intercourse Bleeding: Causes and Concerns for Young Women
Postcoital bleeding My girlfriend is 18 years old. Her period ended on October 8, and we had intercourse on October 14. On the morning of the 15th, she noticed some bleeding, and when we had intercourse again on the 15th, there was also bleeding, but it was brown on her underwear...
Dr. Chen Zhiyu Reply:
Abnormal bleeding outside of the menstrual period is advised to be evaluated at a gynecology outpatient clinic. Thank you.[Read More] Understanding Post-Intercourse Bleeding: Causes and Concerns for Young Women
Understanding Irregular Menstrual Bleeding: When to Seek Further Evaluation
Please provide the content you would like me to translate into English? Hello Dr. Tsao: My menstrual period started on October 2nd and lasted for 8 days with heavy flow. Since my period is still ongoing, I visited the doctor on October 11th. An ultrasound was performed, and the d...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, it is recommended to visit a gynecologist for menstrual regulation. If there is still no improvement, further examination may be necessary. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Understanding Irregular Menstrual Bleeding: When to Seek Further Evaluation
Understanding Menstrual Irregularities: Causes and Concerns After Illness
Menstrual irregularities On October 4th, I had a normal menstrual cycle. During my period, I experienced ovarian inflammation and visited a gynecologist who prescribed antibiotics to take until the 14th. My period ended on the 11th, but on the 14th, I caught influenza A from my b...
Dr. Lin Manying Reply:
Hello: The four reasons you mentioned are all possible. Please monitor your next menstrual period. Hualien Hospital, Ministry of Health and Welfare, cares about your health.[Read More] Understanding Menstrual Irregularities: Causes and Concerns After Illness
Understanding Prolonged Menstrual Periods: When to Seek Medical Advice
The duration of the menstrual period has suddenly increased, and it feels like menstruation is still ongoing? Hello, doctor. My menstrual period has usually lasted for a normal 7 days, and by the 5th or 6th day, it would start to turn into a small amount of brownish color, simila...
Dr. Zhang Kunmin Reply:
Hello, the reasons for heavy or prolonged menstrual bleeding in women may include hormonal imbalances, emotional factors, diet, age, and more. However, it is crucial to rule out conditions such as uterine tumors, endometrial hyperplasia, cervical lesions, and vaginal lesions. If ...[Read More] Understanding Prolonged Menstrual Periods: When to Seek Medical Advice
Understanding Delayed Periods After Emergency Contraception: What to Know
Menstruation is delayed by one month? Hello, doctor. I am feeling quite anxious, so I wanted to ask a question. On September 14, I had intercourse with my girlfriend, but the condom broke. There was no ejaculation inside, and she took emergency contraception. Her estimated next m...
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, uterine or cervical lesions, infections, ovulati...[Read More] Understanding Delayed Periods After Emergency Contraception: What to Know
Could You Be Pregnant? Understanding Risks After Condom Failure
Are you pregnant? If the condom broke during intercourse but there was no ejaculation inside, and you immediately replaced it, the risk of pregnancy is significantly reduced but not entirely eliminated. Sperm can sometimes be present in pre-ejaculate fluid. If you are concerned a...
Dr. Zhang Kunmin Reply:
Hello, the failure rate of contraception using condoms is over 5%, which is less reliable compared to other methods. Therefore, it is recommended to check for pregnancy if your menstrual period is more than a week late. Thank you! Wishing you peace and health. Dr. Zhang[Read More] Could You Be Pregnant? Understanding Risks After Condom Failure
Adjusting IUD Insertion and Removal Dates to Manage Menstrual Cycle
The insertion length of the Mirena IUD? Hello Doctor: I inserted a contraceptive IUD on the fourth day of my menstrual period on October 6. According to my cycle, it should be removed on October 27, with the next insertion scheduled for November 3 or 4. The following insertion wo...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, it should be possible. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Adjusting IUD Insertion and Removal Dates to Manage Menstrual Cycle
Could You Be Pregnant? Understanding Risks After Condom Failure
Are you pregnant? At the beginning of October, I had intercourse with my girlfriend, and during the process, the condom broke. However, we immediately replaced it, and there was no ejaculation inside. Now, my girlfriend still hasn't gotten her period. Could she be pregnant?
Dr. Zhang Kunmin Reply:
Hello, the failure rate of contraception using condoms throughout the entire cycle is over 5%, which is less reliable compared to other methods. Therefore, it is recommended to check for pregnancy if your menstrual period is more than a week late. Thank you! Wishing you peace and...[Read More] Could You Be Pregnant? Understanding Risks After Condom Failure
Understanding Pregnancy Chances After Protected Intercourse: Your Concerns Addressed
Probability of Pregnancy A few months ago, my menstrual periods were on August 23 and September 24. On October 9, I had sexual intercourse with my boyfriend for the first time (both of us were inexperienced). We used a condom throughout the process, and due to pain, he did not fu...
Dr. Zhang Kunmin Reply:
Hello, the failure rate of correctly using condoms throughout intercourse is approximately 5%. It is recommended to check for pregnancy if your period is more than a week late. Thank you! Wishing you safety and health. Dr. Chang[Read More] Understanding Pregnancy Chances After Protected Intercourse: Your Concerns Addressed
Menstrual-Related Back Pain: When to Seek Medical Attention?
Menstrual-related pain - lower back pain? Doctor, I experienced lower back pain on the second day of my menstrual period, making it difficult to bend down, and even putting on socks is painful. I haven't had these symptoms in the past. I took an anti-inflammatory pain reliev...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, please find some time to see a gynecologist. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Menstrual-Related Back Pain: When to Seek Medical Attention?