Can You Start Taking Birth Control Pills Before Your Period?
Can I start taking emergency contraceptive pills without waiting for my period? Your menstrual period started on April 19 and ended on April 25. Can I take the contraceptive pill today, April 30?
Dr. Zhang Kunmin Reply:
It is recommended to start taking the medication on the first day of your menstrual period. For a 21-pill pack of oral contraceptives, it is best to take them at the same time every day for a continuous 21 days. After finishing the 21 pills, take a break for seven days, during wh...[Read More] Can You Start Taking Birth Control Pills Before Your Period?
Understanding Pregnancy Risks: Timing and Emergency Contraception Explained
Can I get pregnant? Your girlfriend's menstrual period started on April 19 and lasted for seven days, ending on April 25. You had intimate contact on the evening of April 29, which was four days after her period ended. You had unprotected intercourse for less than a minute a...
Dr. Zhang Kunmin Reply:
Hello, the failure rate of condoms as a contraceptive method is over 5%, which is less reliable compared to other methods. It is best to use emergency contraception as a remedy, but its effectiveness is not 100%, with a failure rate of about 3%. It is recommended to check for pre...[Read More] Understanding Pregnancy Risks: Timing and Emergency Contraception Explained
Can Immunosuppressants Affect Pregnancy Test Results?
Pregnancy test questions? Hello Doctor, my menstrual cycle has been very regular for many years, rarely delayed by more than 2 days. Recently, after getting married and not using contraception, my period has been delayed for more than 3 days. I used a home pregnancy test once, an...
Dr. Zhang Kunmin Reply:
Hello, based on your description, the likelihood of an impact is low. If your normal menstrual period does not arrive, it is advisable to consult a physician for examination and treatment. Thank you! Wishing you peace and health. Dr. Zhang[Read More] Can Immunosuppressants Affect Pregnancy Test Results?
Understanding Pregnancy Risks on the Last Day of Menstruation
Last day of menstruation? If you had unprotected intercourse on the last day of your girlfriend's menstrual period, and her cycle is typically stable at around 30-32 days, there are a few methods to determine if she may be pregnant: 1. **Home Pregnancy Test**: The most comm...
Dr. Zhang Kunmin Reply:
Hello, based on your description, if your period is one week late, it is still necessary to take a urine test to check for pregnancy. Thank you! Wishing you peace and health. Dr. Chang[Read More] Understanding Pregnancy Risks on the Last Day of Menstruation
Can You Get Pregnant If You Used Protection During Ovulation?
Can I get pregnant? Doctor, my ovulation period is on April 16. I had intercourse with my boyfriend on April 14 and April 16, but we used condoms both times and he did not ejaculate inside. After those two days, I checked the condoms with water and there were no holes. Is it poss...
Dr. Zhang Kunmin Reply:
Hello, the failure rate of using condoms for contraception is over 5%, making it less reliable compared to other methods. For individuals who engage in frequent sexual activity, relying solely on condoms for contraception is not recommended. Therefore, if your menstrual period is...[Read More] Can You Get Pregnant If You Used Protection During Ovulation?
Understanding Ovulation After Medication Abortion and Menstrual Changes
Ovulation day after the first menstrual period following a medical abortion? Hello Doctor, I completed a medical abortion on March 12, and confirmed the embryo was expelled on March 21. My first menstrual period after the abortion started on April 15 and lasted about six days. I ...
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 recommended to check for pregnancy if your period is more than a week late. Any amount of bleeding, regardless of ...[Read More] Understanding Ovulation After Medication Abortion and Menstrual Changes
Understanding Emergency Contraceptive Pills: Timing and Effectiveness
Emergency contraceptive pill Hello, I have been taking the oral contraceptive pill, Wenbujun 30, for over a year. My gynecologist advised me to start taking the first pill on the third day of my menstrual period. Typically, my period starts the day after I take the second placebo...
Dr. Zhang Kunmin Reply:
Hello, the questioner: If you are taking a 28-pill pack and your period does not arrive during the last 7 days, you can start the next pack immediately. Thank you! Wishing you peace and health. Dr. Zhang[Read More] Understanding Emergency Contraceptive Pills: Timing and Effectiveness
Understanding Pregnancy Risks: Unprotected Sex and Timing Explained
Can I get pregnant? Your girlfriend's menstrual period started on April 11 and ended on April 18. On April 20, there was unprotected intercourse but no ejaculation inside. On April 28, there was unprotected intercourse for the first time, but there was no ejaculation inside ...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, theoretically the chances of pregnancy should be low, but it is still important to monitor the situation. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Understanding Pregnancy Risks: Unprotected Sex and Timing Explained
Understanding the Risks of Pregnancy After Missed Birth Control Pills
Emergency contraceptive pill You have been taking oral contraceptives for three months. Your menstrual period started on April 2, and on the fifth day, April 6, you forgot to take your pill. You took two pills on April 7 and continued to take one pill daily at the regular time. O...
Dr. Lin Xinwang Reply:
Hello: The success rate of taking oral contraceptives correctly is approximately 95%. If you are using them correctly, the likelihood of becoming pregnant is low.[Read More] Understanding the Risks of Pregnancy After Missed Birth Control Pills
Understanding Uterine Polyps: Post-Surgery Bleeding and Menstrual Irregularities
Uterine polyps, also known as endometrial polyps, can cause menstrual issues? Hello doctor, I finished my menstrual period from March 2 to March 10, and I underwent a hysteroscopic polypectomy on March 16. After that, my period started again from March 30 to April 4. On April 11,...
Dr. Lin Xinwang Reply:
Hello: For abnormal uterine bleeding, if there is an endocrine imbalance, medication can be used for adjustment. If the medication is ineffective or if the ultrasound shows a thickened endometrium, an endometrial biopsy or sampling is recommended to rule out hyperplasia or other ...[Read More] Understanding Uterine Polyps: Post-Surgery Bleeding and Menstrual Irregularities
Chronic Lower Back Pain After Gynecological Surgery: Causes and Solutions
Long-term lower back pain after gynecological surgery? Hello Doctor, I have a history of uterine fibroids, chocolate cysts, endometriosis, adenomyosis, and uterine fibrosis, and I have undergone about five surgeries (one of which was a cesarean section). Approximately five years ...
Dr. Huang Yuande Reply:
There are many causes of lower back pain, and it is quite possible that it could be a complication from surgical adhesions. Additionally, endometriomas may also occur, so it is advisable to consult your obstetrician-gynecologist for an evaluation.[Read More] Chronic Lower Back Pain After Gynecological Surgery: Causes and Solutions
Can Candida Infection Delay Your Period? Understanding the Connection
Candida Infection and Menstruation Hello, Doctor. Thank you once again for taking the time to read my message! Last Thursday, I visited a gynecologist who diagnosed me with a yeast infection and prescribed antibiotics and vaginal suppositories. My last menstrual period was from M...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, it is likely that you are not pregnant, and it is unrelated to a Candida infection. Please wait another one to two weeks, and if your period still does not arrive, it is advisable to see a gynecologist. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Can Candida Infection Delay Your Period? Understanding the Connection
Heavy Bleeding 13 Days After Medical Abortion: What to Expect?
Heavy bleeding 13 days after medical abortion? On April 10th, I took the first dose of RU486 (13 days ago). On April 12th, I took the second dose of RU486 (11 days ago). From that day until April 14th (Friday), I experienced a significant amount of solid blood clots. By April 16t...
Dr. Lin Manying Reply:
Hello, Miss: Your current condition is not menstruation. The current situation is bleeding after medication. It is recommended to continue follow-up visits for 7-14 days after a medical abortion until complete miscarriage is confirmed. The Hualien Hospital of the Ministry of Heal...[Read More] Heavy Bleeding 13 Days After Medical Abortion: What to Expect?
Understanding Delayed Periods and Brown Discharge on Birth Control
The menstrual period is delayed by one day while on birth control pills? My menstrual cycle is very regular, occurring every 25 days. I have been taking birth control pills for six months, and although I take them daily, the timing is not consistent. Doctor, could I be pregnant? ...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, it is unlikely that you are pregnant; it is possible that your menstrual period is approaching. Just monitor the situation. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Understanding Delayed Periods and Brown Discharge on Birth Control
Understanding Delayed Menstruation: Symptoms, Causes, and Next Steps
Delayed menstruation? Hello Doctor, my last menstrual period started on March 3 and lasted for 6 days. My cycle is approximately 37 to 38 days, but it has now been 51 days and I still haven't gotten my period. (The mobile app estimated it would arrive around April 6.) During...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, you can take a pregnancy test to check; it should be unlikely. If you are not pregnant, you can take medication to induce menstruation. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Understanding Delayed Menstruation: Symptoms, Causes, and Next Steps
Understanding Conception Dates: Calculating Pregnancy Weeks and Ovulation
Date of conception Currently, I am 19 weeks and 0 days pregnant. My last menstrual period ended on December 8, and my cycle is approximately 37 days. Would the conception date be around December 14, plus or minus seven days?
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, it is possible that it could be towards the end of the week, but the likelihood is low. Sometimes it can be difficult to accurately determine the date. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Understanding Conception Dates: Calculating Pregnancy Weeks and Ovulation
Can Vaginal Administration of Painkillers Help Alleviate Menstrual Cramps?
Routes of absorption for analgesics? Hello doctor, I have primary dysmenorrhea and have been taking painkillers for many years to relieve the menstrual pain. During each menstrual period, I take about 6 to 8 painkillers. A more troublesome issue is that I often experience gastroi...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, it seems that there are currently no analgesic suppositories available. Theoretically, it should be possible, but they are not yet on the market. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Can Vaginal Administration of Painkillers Help Alleviate Menstrual Cramps?
Understanding Ectopic Pregnancy: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Recovery
Ectopic pregnancy The first day of the last menstrual period was February 3, and pregnancy was confirmed on March 5. From March 11 to March 25, a transvaginal ultrasound could not detect the embryo, and the doctor diagnosed it as an ectopic pregnancy. During this period, blood te...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, the BHCG levels have not yet returned to normal, which may cause bleeding. Please continue to follow up with your original obstetrician-gynecologist for further management. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Understanding Ectopic Pregnancy: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Recovery
Understanding Changes in Vaginal Discharge: Could It Be Pregnancy?
Decreased or absent secretion? Hello, my menstrual period this month was from April 5 to April 11. I had sexual intercourse with my boyfriend in the early hours of April 15, and we used a condom throughout. Afterward, I went to the bathroom to clean up. Since that day, I have not...
Dr. Zhang Kunmin Reply:
Hello, the early stages of pregnancy may not present specific symptoms, and subjective symptoms cannot be used to make a determination. The failure rate of condoms as a contraceptive method is over 5%, making it less reliable compared to other methods. Therefore, if your menstrua...[Read More] Understanding Changes in Vaginal Discharge: Could It Be Pregnancy?
Post-Teratoma Surgery: Key Questions on Recovery and Fertility
Postoperative care for teratoma? Hello Dr. Chang, I am 34 years old. In February, I underwent a bilateral ovarian teratoma removal, which was benign. I would like to ask: 1. Can I have an ultrasound examination of the ovaries and fallopian tubes 2-3 months post-surgery? Will th...
Dr. Zhang Kunmin Reply:
Hello, the patient: It is recommended to have regular follow-ups after your menstrual period. If the ovaries are still intact, you can still conceive. The recurrence rate is usually less than 10%. Thank you! Wishing you peace and health. Dr. Chang[Read More] Post-Teratoma Surgery: Key Questions on Recovery and Fertility