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Misusing Emergency Contraceptive Pills: What You Need to Know

Incorrect timing of taking emergency contraceptive pills? I apologize for the inconvenience, but I would like to ask a question. This is my first time taking oral contraceptives, and I did not start taking them during my menstrual period. I began taking them on February 18, and m...


Dr. Zhang Kunmin Reply:
Hello, the first time you take birth control pills, it is recommended to start on the first day of your menstrual cycle. It is advisable to use additional contraceptive measures and consult your doctor for menstrual regulation before starting the medication. Thank you! Wishing yo...

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How to Use Menstrual Regulation Medications Effectively

How to take menstrual regulation medication? If I have my period starting on February 24 and I'm traveling abroad from March 23 to March 29, when should I start taking medication to try to make my period come a week early? Also, is it true that taking this medication can cau...


Dr. Huang Jianzhong Reply:
1. I will be traveling abroad from March 23 to March 29, but my period started on February 24. If I want to avoid having my period during my trip, when should I take medication to try to make it come a week earlier? Answer: The day before your expected period. 2. Is it true that...

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Concerns About Using Climen for Menstrual Regulation Before Travel

Menstrual regulation medication - Qilian issues? Hello, Doctor: I would like to ask about my situation. I am currently on the sixth day of my menstrual period and started taking Clomiphene (one pill) yesterday. I am concerned about potential bleeding while traveling abroad next w...


Dr. Huang Jianzhong Reply:
Currently, it is the sixth day of my menstrual period. I started taking Qilian (one tablet) yesterday because I will be traveling abroad next week, but I am worried about the possibility of bleeding during my trip. I would like to postpone taking it until my next menstrual period...

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Can Evening Primrose Oil Help Regulate Irregular Menstrual Cycles?

Evening primrose oil can help regulate irregular menstrual cycles? Hello doctor, I have irregular menstrual cycles and often rely on menstrual induction medication to get my period. I also experience severe menstrual pain. I would like to ask if evening primrose oil can help impr...


Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, I'm sorry that I cannot provide a diagnosis based on what you've described. It may be a case of hormonal imbalance. I recommend visiting a hospital to see a gynecologist for a blood test. Wishing you good health.

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Missed Period After Menstrual Regulator: Could It Be Pregnancy?

I used to have regular periods before taking the menstrual regulation medication, but this time my period hasn't arrived yet? Dear Chief Physician, my girlfriend had her period on December 19, 2016. She has been taking menstrual regulation medication throughout December, but...


Dr. Zhang Kunmin Reply:
Hello, the factors affecting the menstrual cycle or abnormal bleeding can vary widely, including age, environment, lifestyle, stress, emotional instability, weight changes, medications, emergency contraceptives, diet, uterine or cervical lesions, infections, pregnancy, and breast...

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Post-Laparoscopic Ovarian Cyst Surgery: Can I Resume Birth Control Pills?

Laparoscopic surgery for ovarian cysts Hello Doctor: I underwent laparoscopic surgery to remove an ovarian cyst on January 10th (the ovary was not removed). I usually take birth control pills for contraception and menstrual regulation. On the day of the surgery, January 10th, I w...


Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, you can take it as you described. Wishing you good health.

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Understanding the Contraceptive Effects of Oral Birth Control Pills

Oral contraceptives I started taking Estelle (21 pills) for menstrual regulation and contraception in mid-December. The doctor advised me to start taking it now (I began on January 2), but my period hasn't arrived yet. How long does it take for the contraceptive effect to ki...


Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, you can start taking the contraceptive pill on the fifth day of your menstrual period. It doesn't have to be taken at the exact same time; taking it around the same time is sufficient. As long as you take it regularly, it will be effective for contraception. Wishing y...

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Can You Safely Use Menstrual Induction Pills to Shift Your Cycle?

Early menstruation Hello doctor, I have been taking Yaz for both contraception and to regulate my menstrual cycle. After a few months, my cycle has become very regular, and my next period is expected around January 14. However, I will be swimming from January 15 to January 17. If...


Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, you can go to the obstetrics and gynecology department to obtain medication for menstrual regulation. Wishing you good health.

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Can You Use Menstrual Induction Pills to Advance Your Period?

Early menstruation? Hello, doctor. I have been taking Yaz for both contraception and to regulate my menstrual cycle. After a few months, my cycle has become very regular, and my next period is expected around January 14. However, I will be swimming from January 15 to January 17. ...


Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, you can go to the obstetrics and gynecology department to obtain medication for menstrual regulation. Wishing you good health.

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Understanding Causes of Prolonged Menstrual Bleeding: Insights and Concerns

Irregular menstruation or prolonged menstrual bleeding? I experienced urethritis two months ago, and my cervical smear also showed inflammation. After taking the doctor's medication for a week, I got my period on November 25, but it hasn't stopped since then, with conti...


Dr. Yang Wangjun Reply:
Hello: Based on your description, abnormal uterine bleeding has been occurring since November 25. This is typically due to the failure of the follicle from the previous menstrual cycle to rupture and release the egg, resulting in an increasingly enlarged follicle, which can lead ...

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Is There Still a Chance of Pregnancy After Abnormal Bleeding?

Is there still a possibility of pregnancy? Hello doctor, I have been preparing for pregnancy recently. My last menstrual period was on November 14, and my cycles have been quite regular. On December 5 and 6, I noticed some light spotting, which only appeared when I wiped. On Dece...


Dr. Yang Wangjun Reply:
Hello: (1) If December 10 is a normal menstrual period, then pregnancy is not possible. (2) If December 10 is abnormal uterine bleeding, it could potentially be bleeding from a miscarriage due to pregnancy; a pregnancy test can be done for diagnosis. If December 10 is irregular b...

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Understanding Menstrual Irregularities and Fertility Concerns in Women

Medications and the Body I apologize for the inconvenience. I picked up my menstrual regulation medication on November 8th and took one pill that evening. However, I kept forgetting to take it afterward, and my period arrived on November 14th, even though I had already gotten my ...


Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, the onset of menstruation on November 14 may be related to stopping the menstrual regulation medication. I experience menstrual pain every time. It is advisable to see a gynecologist for a thorough examination. Wishing you good health.

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Understanding Brown Discharge: Causes and When to Seek Help

Having experienced brownish blood flow for a month? Since my menstrual period ended last month, I have been experiencing intermittent brownish discharge for a total of one month. A few days ago, I visited a gynecologist who performed an ultrasound and found that I have a 5 cm ute...


Dr. Lü Lizheng Reply:
Based on your description, the cystic mass may be caused by irregular menstruation, and treatment with menstrual regulation medications can be considered. Of course, it is also important to consider the possibilities of cervical cancer, pregnancy, and polyps, although these are l...

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Understanding Medication-Induced Miscarriage: A Patient's Journey

Medication abortion On October 13, during a routine prenatal check-up, it was discovered that the baby had no heartbeat, indicating a stillbirth. The baby was expected to be 12 weeks old, but the doctor estimated it to be only about 10 weeks. On October 18, medication was adminis...


Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, there is no absolute timeframe. It is generally recommended to wait about 2 months before trying to conceive again. Wishing you good health.

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Understanding Abnormal Bleeding: Is It Normal During Menstrual Cycle?

Abnormal bleeding Hello, doctor. I have been taking menstrual regulation medication for the second month now. My last menstrual period ended on October 24. Before my last period started, I had some dark discharge, followed by normal bleeding. However, today, November 1, I noticed...


Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, I apologize for not being able to diagnose based on the described symptoms. It may be due to insufficient dosage of the menstrual regulation medication. I recommend returning to your original gynecologist for further examination. Wishing you good health.

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Delayed Period After Taking Menstrual Induction Pills: What to Expect

The eighth day after taking the menstrual induction medication, menstruation has still not occurred? I got my period on September 2nd, and I had sexual intercourse on October 13th, using a condom the entire time. On October 14th, my period still hadn't arrived, so I went to ...


Dr. Huang Yiwen Reply:
Hello Ms. Yin: Generally speaking, after taking menstrual induction medication, you can expect your period to arrive within about seven to ten days. If your period has not started after ten days, it would be advisable to take a pregnancy test to rule out pregnancy. The five conse...

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Understanding Irregular Periods: When to Seek Medical Advice

Amenorrhea Previously, my menstrual cycle was regular and painless, but gradually I started experiencing pain, and my cycle became irregular. I have never engaged in sexual intercourse. Before June of this year, my period consistently started at the beginning of the month, but it...


Dr. Lin Manying Reply:
Irregular menstruation may be caused by anovulation. It is recommended to avoid staying up late and to reduce stress. If irregular menstruation persists for more than three months, it is advisable to consult a physician to determine if menstrual regulation is necessary.

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Understanding Delayed Menstruation After D&C: What to Expect

Experiencing amenorrhea after undergoing a dilation and curettage (D&C) procedure? Hello, I had an abortion in mid-July and have not had my period since then. I have returned for follow-up visits twice, and the doctor mentioned that my endometrium is thin. I was prescribed me...


Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, it is possible that adhesions caused by a previous abortion are preventing your menstrual flow. It is advisable to consult your obstetrician-gynecologist. Wishing you good health.

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Understanding the Effects of Menstrual Regulation Medications for PCOS

I would like to know the effects of menstrual regulation medications? I have polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) without obvious symptoms such as obesity or hirsutism. Previously, I often experienced missed periods for 2 to 3 months. After visiting a clinic and undergoing an ultraso...


Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, the medication you are currently taking is exogenous hormones. It is recommended to consider taking ovulation pills; you can discuss this with your physician. Wishing you good health.

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Missed Menstrual Regulation Pills: Should You See a Doctor?

Missed a dose of menstrual regulation medication? Hello doctor, last month I went to see a doctor because my period didn't come, and I took medication to induce menstruation. After that, the doctor advised me to take menstrual regulation medication, which consists of two typ...


Dr. Cai Yonglong Reply:
Hello: If you forget to take your menstrual regulation medication and experience bleeding, it is considered withdrawal bleeding, not menstruation. Please continue taking the medication for another 2-3 days, and the bleeding should stop. If it does not stop, please consult a gynec...

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