Can Emergency Contraceptives Prevent Pregnancy During Ovulation?
Taking emergency contraception during ovulation: is pregnancy possible? Hello Doctor, 1: I would like to inquire about yesterday, July 11th, which was the 14th day after my menstrual period, indicating my ovulation period. However, during intercourse, the condom slipped off and...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, I have already responded to your inquiry earlier. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Can Emergency Contraceptives Prevent Pregnancy During Ovulation?
Managing Heavy Menstrual Bleeding in Autoimmune Patients: Hormonal Treatment Options
In autoimmune patients, heavy menstrual bleeding during menstruation can lead to anemia. Is it possible to treat this condition from a hormonal perspective? 1. Are there any brands of contraceptive pills currently approved in Taiwan that are completely free of estrogen? 2. I am...
Dr. Lin Manying Reply:
Hello: 1. Yes, there are options like Yuzi. 2. Each individual's treatment plan is different, so it is recommended that you consult your internist or obstetrician-gynecologist at Hualien Hospital, Ministry of Health and Welfare, for your health concerns.[Read More] Managing Heavy Menstrual Bleeding in Autoimmune Patients: Hormonal Treatment Options
Can You Get Pregnant with Irregular Periods? Understanding Delayed Menstruation
Menstrual delay Having intercourse on May 24 and experiencing a heavy menstrual period on June 5, along with a history of irregular menstrual cycles, raises questions about the likelihood of pregnancy. If you had a normal menstrual period, it generally indicates that you are not ...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, you should not be pregnant. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Can You Get Pregnant with Irregular Periods? Understanding Delayed Menstruation
Positive Pregnancy Test After Medication Abortion: What to Know
Positive pregnancy test after medical abortion? Hello, doctor. I had a medical abortion around May 29. My menstrual period came on June 29, but two days after it ended, on July 8, I experienced bleeding again. I took a pregnancy test and it showed two lines (the second line is fa...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, please follow up with the obstetrics and gynecology department to check if everything has cleared out properly or if there are any other issues. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Positive Pregnancy Test After Medication Abortion: What to Know
Concerns About Missing Semen in Condom: What You Need to Know
The semen inside the condom is missing? Hello, today is the fourth day of my menstrual period. I just finished being intimate with my boyfriend, and after he pulled out, we both lay down on our sides. My boyfriend had not removed the condom yet, and we fell asleep. When we woke u...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, it should be inside the condom. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Concerns About Missing Semen in Condom: What You Need to Know
Understanding the Risk of Pregnancy from Pre-Ejaculate in Women
Prostatic fluid Hello doctor, my menstrual period ended on June 25th, and on the 30th, I had sexual intercourse with my boyfriend. During the process, the condom broke, and there was a little contact with pre-ejaculate fluid. I rinsed immediately afterward. I have polycystic ovar...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
The likelihood of pregnancy should be low. If you're still concerned, you can take emergency contraception as a precaution. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Understanding the Risk of Pregnancy from Pre-Ejaculate in Women
Understanding Pregnancy Risks After Unprotected Intercourse: Key Insights
Having unprotected intercourse with your girlfriend raises the risk of pregnancy. The likelihood of conception depends on various factors, including the timing of her menstrual cycle, her overall fertility, and whether she is using any form of contraception. If she is in her fert...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, the likelihood of pregnancy should be low. I suggest waiting another week, and if your period still hasn't arrived, it would be advisable to see a gynecologist. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Understanding Pregnancy Risks After Unprotected Intercourse: Key Insights
Can You Get Pregnant from Withdrawal Method During Low Fertility Days?
Can I get pregnant? Today is a day with low chances of pregnancy. During intercourse with my boyfriend, we withdrew midway and he ejaculated through manual stimulation. Is there a possibility of getting pregnant from this?
Dr. Lin Manying Reply:
Hello, it is still possible. Please pay attention to whether your menstrual period is delayed. Hualien Hospital, Ministry of Health and Welfare, cares about your health.[Read More] Can You Get Pregnant from Withdrawal Method During Low Fertility Days?
Positive Pregnancy Test After Medication Abortion: What to Know
Positive pregnancy test after medical abortion? Hello, doctor. I had a medical abortion around May 29. My menstrual period came on June 29, but two days after it ended, on July 8, I experienced bleeding again. I took a pregnancy test and it showed two lines (the second line is fa...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, please follow up with the obstetrics and gynecology department to determine whether there is retained tissue or other issues. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Positive Pregnancy Test After Medication Abortion: What to Know
Understanding Menstrual Irregularities: Causes and Concerns
Menstrual irregularities I finished my menstrual period on June 4th, but I had sexual intercourse on June 8th using a condom, and I checked afterward to ensure it didn't break or leak. My next period was due on June 29th, but it was delayed by five days, and when I took a pr...
Dr. Chen Zhiyu Reply:
Hello, conditions such as hormonal imbalances or uterine fibroids, as well as psychological factors like stress from academics, work, or daily life, can all affect the menstrual cycle. It is recommended to maintain a regular lifestyle, avoid staying up late, ensure adequate sleep...[Read More] Understanding Menstrual Irregularities: Causes and Concerns
Concerns About Pregnancy After Incorrect Condom Use: What to Know
Reapplying a condom after it has been put on the wrong way? On the night of July 2nd, I had sexual intercourse with my girlfriend. The condom was put on inside out (it couldn't be rolled down), and I immediately turned it around and put it on correctly (I subconsciously used...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, you should not be pregnant. You can take a test to check, and if your period still hasn't arrived in a week, I recommend seeing a gynecologist. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Concerns About Pregnancy After Incorrect Condom Use: What to Know
Can I Get Pregnant After a Condom Slip During Intimacy?
Can I still get pregnant this way? Hello doctor, I have been consistently taking the oral contraceptive pill for 13 months without missing any doses, occasionally taking it one or two hours late. Today is the 9th day of taking the pill. My last menstrual period started on June 28...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, taking birth control pills generally indicates that there is contraceptive protection, so pregnancy is unlikely. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Can I Get Pregnant After a Condom Slip During Intimacy?
Is There Still a Chance of Pregnancy? Should You Get a Blood Test?
Is there still a chance of pregnancy in this situation? Would you recommend taking a blood test for pregnancy? On May 25, my menstrual period started and ended on May 31. I had sexual intercourse on June 5, where there was some rubbing near the vagina without a condom, but I used...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, you should not be pregnant. Just monitor the situation. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Is There Still a Chance of Pregnancy? Should You Get a Blood Test?
Effectiveness of NuvaRing After Being Out for Over 6 Hours
The Mirena IUD has been out of the body for more than 6 hours? Hello doctor, I took out my contraceptive ring around 1 AM on July 6 and put it in the refrigerator. I realized I forgot to put it back in at 7:30 AM, so I immediately reinserted it. During this time, I had sexual int...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, it is advisable to take emergency contraceptive pills just in case. Intrauterine devices (IUDs) should be removed when necessary. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Effectiveness of NuvaRing After Being Out for Over 6 Hours
Understanding Delayed Menstruation: PMS or Something Else?
Delayed menstruation? If a woman performs oral sex and then mixes saliva with prostate fluid, spitting it onto the penis, and the male partner subsequently uses that hand (either partially dry or fully dry) to insert into the vagina, and the woman experiences a delayed menstrual ...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, it is possible that your menstrual period is approaching; just monitor the situation. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Understanding Delayed Menstruation: PMS or Something Else?
Effectiveness of NuvaRing After Being Out for Over 6 Hours
The Mirena IUD has been out of the body for more than 6 hours? Hello Doctor, I took out my contraceptive ring around 1 AM on July 6 and put it in the refrigerator. I realized I forgot to put it back in at 7:30 AM, so I immediately reinserted it. During this time, I had sexual int...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, it is recommended to take emergency contraception just in case. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Effectiveness of NuvaRing After Being Out for Over 6 Hours
Can You Get Pregnant After Medication Abortion and Intercourse?
If a person has a medical abortion and engages in unprotected intercourse within four weeks, there is still a possibility of becoming pregnant? If you took the second dose of the abortion medication on May 29 and had unprotected intercourse with ejaculation inside on June 23, the...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, if you did not use complete contraception, it is advisable to take emergency contraceptive pills just in case. For regular birth control pills, you should wait for your period to start and then begin taking them on the fifth day. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Can You Get Pregnant After Medication Abortion and Intercourse?
Switching Birth Control Pills: When to Start New Medication?
Consultation on Switching Contraceptive Pills You have been taking Alyssa (24+4) for six months and plan to switch to Qlaira (21) starting next month. Your period usually starts on the third placebo pill, lasting a total of five days. When should you start taking the new Qlaira?
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, start taking the contraceptive pill on the fifth day of your menstrual period. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Switching Birth Control Pills: When to Start New Medication?
Conflicting Pregnancy Test Results: What Should You Do Next?
Pregnancy test results vary? Hello, doctor. My last menstrual period started on June 3rd, and I had sexual intercourse on June 10th. I took a pregnancy test on June 24th, which was negative. On July 2nd, I tested for pregnancy for the first time and saw a very faint second line (...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, please wait another week. If your period does not arrive, it is advisable to see a gynecologist. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Conflicting Pregnancy Test Results: What Should You Do Next?
Ovulation Bleeding or Implantation Bleeding: What's the Difference?
Is it ovulation bleeding or implantation bleeding? On June 17, I got my period. On June 21, which was the fifth day of my period, I had protected intercourse. In the following days, I experienced brown spotting, and a week after my period ended, I had mild cramping in my lower ab...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, it seems more like ovulatory bleeding; observation is sufficient. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Ovulation Bleeding or Implantation Bleeding: What's the Difference?