Can You Take Birth Control Pills After Menstruation Induced by Medication?
Can I take emergency contraceptive pills after taking menstrual induction medication? I would like to ask the doctor, after taking menstrual induction medication and getting my period, can I start taking preemptive contraceptive pills to regulate my cycle on the third day of my p...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, start taking birth control pills on the fifth day of your menstrual period. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Can You Take Birth Control Pills After Menstruation Induced by Medication?
Understanding Irregular Menstrual Cycles: Symptoms and Solutions
Menstrual issues Hello, Dr. Tsao! My menstrual cycle had two occurrences in May this year, but it was normal in June, July, August, and September (once a month). Now in October, I have had two occurrences again. Regardless of whether it comes once or twice a month, the flow is no...
Dr. Lin Manying Reply:
Hello: It is recommended that you seek medical attention as soon as possible; this issue cannot be addressed online. The Hualien Hospital of the Ministry of Health and Welfare cares about your health.[Read More] Understanding Irregular Menstrual Cycles: Symptoms and Solutions
Understanding Menstrual Cycle After Medical Abortion: Key Insights
Medically induced abortion due to an unhealthy embryo? Hello Doctor: How long will it take for the first menstrual period to come after a medical abortion? Is the ovulation period still calculated from the first day of the menstrual cycle? Thank you, Doctor.
Dr. Lin Manying Reply:
Hello: The duration of menstruation after a medical abortion will be the same as before. The ovulation period is calculated starting from the first day of menstruation. Hualien Hospital, Ministry of Health and Welfare, cares about your health.[Read More] Understanding Menstrual Cycle After Medical Abortion: Key Insights
Understanding Abnormal Bleeding: Causes and Concerns in Women’s Health
Abnormal bleeding Menstruation occurred from October 8 to October 13, and more than two weeks have passed since then. There was bleeding during the ovulation period, but even after the ovulation period, there are still brownish discharge and a small amount of blood (not ovulation...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, generally, individuals without sexual experience do not require a pelvic examination. Young people typically do not have major issues. If there are still discomforts, please follow up with your gynecologist for further evaluation. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Understanding Abnormal Bleeding: Causes and Concerns in Women’s Health
Understanding Hemostatic Medications: Managing Abnormal Uterine Bleeding
I would like to inquire about hemostatic agents? My menstrual period started on October 15 and has been continuous. Initially, it felt like a regular period, but later it turned into bright red bleeding. I had a transvaginal ultrasound, which revealed a 2 cm fibroid in the muscul...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, bleeding may be related to stopping medication. If the bleeding is significant, consider it as your menstrual period and observe for a few more days to see if it stops. If it doesn't, you should consult a gynecologist. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Understanding Hemostatic Medications: Managing Abnormal Uterine Bleeding
Is It Normal? Understanding Post-Intercourse Concerns and Symptoms
Is this normal? On October 21st, I had sexual intercourse with my boyfriend, but he only penetrated briefly before withdrawing. To prevent pregnancy, I took emergency contraception on the evening of the 22nd. Is there a chance I could be pregnant? Additionally, on the 25th, I not...
Dr. Zhang Kunmin Reply:
Hello, the questioner: There is a possibility of pregnancy even if ejaculation does not occur 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%; however, it is st...[Read More] Is It Normal? Understanding Post-Intercourse Concerns and Symptoms
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
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?
Can You Get Pregnant Without Ovulation? Understanding Your Cycle
Will I get pregnant? The average menstrual cycle is about 35 days, lasting approximately five to six days. If menstruation started on October 19 and ended on October 25, and there was unprotected withdrawal on October 27 without taking emergency contraception, the likelihood of p...
Dr. Zhang Kunmin Reply:
Hello, the questioner: There is still a possibility of pregnancy even if ejaculation has not occurred during intercourse, as pre-ejaculatory fluid may contain sperm. Sperm can survive in the reproductive tract for several days. It is recommended to check for pregnancy if your per...[Read More] Can You Get Pregnant Without Ovulation? Understanding Your Cycle
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 Testing and Menstrual Irregularities: Key Insights
Pregnancy Testing Related Hello doctor, my menstrual cycle is approximately 29 to 31 days, lasting about seven days. The first day of my period in September was September 15. I had sexual intercourse with my boyfriend on September 30, using a condom and he did not ejaculate. Acco...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, your period has arrived, so you should not be pregnant. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Understanding Pregnancy Testing and Menstrual Irregularities: Key Insights
Understanding Miscarriage: Signs and Symptoms After Medication Use
Medicated abortion due to an unhealthy embryo? Hello Doctor, I would like to ask: I used HCG on September 30, confirmed embryo exclusion on October 2, had no bleeding on October 10, and noticed a bit of pink discharge on October 23. Is this my period? Thank you.
Dr. Lin Manying Reply:
Hello: It is recommended that you return for a follow-up appointment to confirm a complete miscarriage, as this will help determine the timing of your menstruation. The Hualien Hospital of the Ministry of Health and Welfare cares about your health.[Read More] Understanding Miscarriage: Signs and Symptoms After Medication Use
When Will My Period Arrive? Understanding Delayed Menstruation Concerns
When should menstruation occur? Hello doctor, I had sexual intercourse on October 15th with a condom. Then on October 23rd, I visited a doctor for a yeast infection issue, and the doctor also performed a pregnancy test, which came back negative. He advised me to wait another week...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, you can take a pregnancy test 12 days after sexual intercourse to check if you are pregnant. Wishing you good health.[Read More] When Will My Period Arrive? Understanding Delayed Menstruation Concerns
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 Menstrual Irregularities and Pregnancy Concerns
Menstrual Cycle and Pregnancy Issues I have been taking 21 birth control pills, and my period usually starts on the third day after finishing the pack. However, this time my period is almost a month late. I plan to continue taking the next month's birth control pills, and I ...
Dr. Zhang Kunmin Reply:
Oral contraceptives must be taken at the same time every day, and correct usage can achieve a 99% effectiveness rate in preventing pregnancy. If there is no expected withdrawal bleeding during the placebo interval after consecutive pill use, pregnancy should be suspected. The cau...[Read More] Understanding Menstrual Irregularities and Pregnancy Concerns
Understanding Early Menstruation After Missing Birth Control Pills
Taking premenstrual medication can cause an early onset of menstruation? Because I forgot to bring my medication (Yaz 28-day) on 10/19 and 10/20, I didn't take it. So on the nights of 10/21 and 10/22, I took two pills each night. However, on the morning of 10/23, I noticed s...
Dr. Zhang Kunmin Reply:
Hello, if you miss taking your 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. If you miss a pill and do not ...[Read More] Understanding Early Menstruation After Missing Birth Control Pills
Understanding Emergency Contraception: Am I Pregnant?
Emergency contraceptive pill issues Hello doctor, my menstruation started on September 14 and ended on September 18. The app indicates that my ovulation period is from September 24 to September 30. I had unprotected intercourse with my boyfriend on September 26 (withdrawal method...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, the chances of pregnancy should be low. Please wait for another week, and if your period still doesn't arrive, I recommend seeing a gynecologist. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Understanding Emergency Contraception: Am I Pregnant?
Can I Insert an IUD Before a Trip for Safe Intimacy?
I want to have the intrauterine device (IUD) inserted earlier? I expect my period to start around October 30, and I plan to go out with my boyfriend on November 3 (we are in a long-distance relationship and don't see each other often). I understand that the contraceptive rin...
Dr. Zhang Kunmin Reply:
Hello, based on your description, not using the contraceptive device or oral contraceptives as recommended may lead to irregular menstrual cycles. You may consider using an intrauterine device (IUD) or adhering to the scheduled use of oral contraceptives and the contraceptive dev...[Read More] Can I Insert an IUD Before a Trip for Safe Intimacy?
Can You Use Menstrual Delay Pills While on Birth Control?
Emergency contraceptive pills, menstrual induction drugs? Hello: I am currently taking 21 pills of oral contraceptives because I am going abroad and I am concerned about my menstrual period. Can I take medications to delay my period or induce menstruation? I want to avoid having ...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, continue taking the birth control pills for another pack without stopping in between. You can stop the medication two days before you want your period to start. Wishing you good health![Read More] Can You Use Menstrual Delay Pills While on Birth Control?