Understanding Pregnancy Risks After Unprotected Sex During Menstruation
Is it possible to become pregnant? Your girlfriend's first day of menstruation was on January 19, and you had sexual intercourse that day (both of you were first-timers, and you heard that menstruation might delay after the first time, but you're unsure if that's t...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, you should not be pregnant. If you're still concerned, you can take a pregnancy test. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Understanding Pregnancy Risks After Unprotected Sex During Menstruation
Understanding Delayed Menstruation: Possible Causes and Concerns
Delayed menstruation? The last time I asked the doctor, they said pregnancy was unlikely. I would like to ask again about my girlfriend's missed period, as it has been over the normal cycle of 35 days. Thank you, doctor. Here is the content of my previous inquiry: My girlfri...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, sometimes menstruation may be delayed. You can observe it and wait for one to two weeks. If it still doesn't come, it is advisable to see a gynecologist. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Understanding Delayed Menstruation: Possible Causes and Concerns
Emergency Contraception: Success Rates and Menstrual Cycle Insights
Emergency contraception and preemptive contraception, and whether they are effective in preventing pregnancy? Hello Doctor, my menstrual cycle has been irregular. In the past three months, my periods were as follows: October 27 to November 2, December 11 to December 17, and Janua...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, you are likely not pregnant. Emergency contraception can sometimes cause irregular menstruation. Regular birth control pills should be started on the fifth day of your menstrual cycle. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Emergency Contraception: Success Rates and Menstrual Cycle Insights
Emergency Contraception: Success Rates and Menstrual Cycle Insights
Emergency contraception and preemptive contraception, and whether they are effective in preventing pregnancy? Hello Doctor, my menstrual cycle has been irregular. In the past three months, my periods were as follows: October 27 to November 2, December 11 to December 17, and Janua...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, emergency contraceptive pills can sometimes cause irregular menstruation; just monitor the situation. It is likely that you are not pregnant. You should start taking regular contraceptive pills on the fifth day after your period begins. Wishing you good health![Read More] Emergency Contraception: Success Rates and Menstrual Cycle Insights
Can You Get Pregnant During Your Period? Understanding Menstrual Changes
Can you get pregnant while on your period? Hello doctor, I would like to ask: if I took emergency contraception within 8 hours after unprotected intercourse, and then my period came 12 days later (5 days early), but the flow on the first day was very light while the second day wa...
Dr. Zhang Kunmin Reply:
Hello, the effects of emergency contraceptive pills on menstruation can vary; they may cause your period to come earlier or later. Additionally, their contraceptive effectiveness is not 100%, with a failure rate of about 3%. If you are unsure whether the bleeding is a normal peri...[Read More] Can You Get Pregnant During Your Period? Understanding Menstrual Changes
Understanding Post-Abortion Symptoms: Is It Menstruation or Something Else?
After an abortion Due to the absence of a heartbeat in the fetus at 8 weeks, a surgical abortion was performed on January 17. During a follow-up appointment on January 19, the doctor stated that there were no significant issues with the uterus, noting that there was only a larger...
Dr. Lin Manying Reply:
Rita: Hello, if you experience very light bleeding a few days after February 12, it is advisable to seek medical attention for an examination. The Hualien Hospital of the Ministry of Health and Welfare cares about your health.[Read More] Understanding Post-Abortion Symptoms: Is It Menstruation or Something Else?
Understanding Ovulation and Pregnancy Risks: Your Questions Answered
Shoulder pain Your girlfriend ovulated on February 17, and you engaged in genital rubbing on February 19 without penetration. It's unclear whether there were any secretions from the glans. The possibility of pregnancy from this type of contact is low, but not impossible, as ...
Dr. Zhang Kunmin Reply:
Hello, the questioner: There is still a chance of pregnancy even if ejaculation has not occurred during intercourse, as pre-ejaculatory fluid may contain sperm. It is best to consider emergency contraception as a remedy. If your period is more than a week late, it is advisable to...[Read More] Understanding Ovulation and Pregnancy Risks: Your Questions Answered
Understanding Light Bleeding After Taking Emergency Contraceptive Pills
After taking the emergency contraceptive pill, the menstrual period is very light? Hello, doctor. On February 8th, I had unprotected intercourse with a male partner who ejaculated inside me. However, I took emergency contraception within 8 hours. My menstrual period ended on Febr...
Dr. Zhang Kunmin Reply:
Hello, the effects of emergency contraceptive pills on menstruation can vary; they may cause your period to come early or late. Additionally, their contraceptive effectiveness is not 100%, with a failure rate of about 3%. It is recommended to check for pregnancy if your period is...[Read More] Understanding Light Bleeding After Taking Emergency Contraceptive Pills
Can You Get Pregnant? Common Gynecology Questions Answered
Can I get pregnant? Q1: Doctor, I had external genital contact with my boyfriend on February 10th while using a condom; there was no penetration and no ejaculation. Later, he used a condom while I performed oral sex, and he ejaculated into the condom. Is there a possibility of pr...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, the chances of pregnancy should be low. After receiving the menstrual induction injection, menstruation typically occurs within a week. Let's wait and see. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Can You Get Pregnant? Common Gynecology Questions Answered
Can Emergency Contraceptive Pills Affect Your Menstrual Cycle?
Could it be due to the side effects of taking birth control pills? Your question: The last day of my menstrual period was February 7. During intercourse with my boyfriend, the condom was accidentally left inside me. I promptly expelled it and took emergency contraception within a...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, emergency contraceptive pills can sometimes cause irregular menstruation, so just monitor the situation. You can still take medication for urinary tract infections. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Can Emergency Contraceptive Pills Affect Your Menstrual Cycle?
Understanding Menstrual Irregularities After Hormonal Injections
Menstrual issues Doctor, I received an injection to induce menstruation on January 18, and my period started on the 22nd. However, I haven't gotten my period in February. Could this be due to the previous injection disrupting my cycle, or is there another reason?
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, everything seems normal. Let's wait for another one to two weeks. If it still doesn't come, I recommend seeing a gynecologist. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Understanding Menstrual Irregularities After Hormonal Injections
Post-Abortion Contraception: Timing and Effectiveness Explained
Contraceptive Issues After Miscarriage Q1. I had a miscarriage procedure on February 8th. When can I have an IUD inserted? Q2. How long after a miscarriage is it possible to become pregnant again? Q3. How do I use a contraceptive patch? Is it effective for contraception? Q4...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, it is considered a miscarriage only if menstruation comes. Generally, it is recommended to wait three months before trying to conceive again. The contraceptive patch should be applied starting from the fifth day of your menstrual cycle, and you can engage in sexual interco...[Read More] Post-Abortion Contraception: Timing and Effectiveness Explained
Can Gallbladder Surgery Proceed During Menstruation?
Gallbladder stone surgery during menstruation? If a patient encounters menstruation before or after gallbladder surgery, can the surgery still proceed normally? If the patient takes medication to delay menstruation before the surgery, will it affect the surgery? Thank you, doctor...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, it generally does not have an impact; it's just inconvenient during menstruation. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Can Gallbladder Surgery Proceed During Menstruation?
Risk of Pregnancy During Menstruation: Condom Slippage Concerns
If a condom slips off during sexual intercourse while menstruating? Hello, Dr. Tsao. I would like to ask you a question. Today is the third day of my menstrual period, and while having sexual intercourse with my boyfriend, his penis partially withdrew, but the condom remained par...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, the chances of pregnancy should be low. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Risk of Pregnancy During Menstruation: Condom Slippage Concerns
Should You Stop Taking Menstrual Induction Medication If Flow Is Light?
If you suspect that your period has started but the flow is light on the first day after taking a menstrual induction medication, you should not stop the medication without consulting your healthcare provider. It's important to follow their guidance regarding the medication ...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, stop taking the menstrual induction medication and start taking birth control pills on the fifth day of your period. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Should You Stop Taking Menstrual Induction Medication If Flow Is Light?
Understanding Delayed Periods: Pregnancy or Irregular Cycles?
Pregnancy probability? Menstruation? Hello, doctor. I apologize for asking a second time. I am the questioner from #192715. My question is that my menstrual period has not arrived yet, and the menstrual calendar shows that it is a week late. I took a pregnancy test last week, and...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, a negative pregnancy test 12 days after sexual intercourse should indicate that you are not pregnant. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Understanding Delayed Periods: Pregnancy or Irregular Cycles?
Understanding Pregnancy Risks: Do You Need Emergency Contraception?
Probability of Pregnancy The last menstrual period was from January 4 to January 8, and the current period was from February 8 to February 13. Today is the seventh day of the menstrual cycle (yesterday was the last day of menstruation). There was external rubbing but no ejaculati...
Dr. Huang Yuande Reply:
If a person typically has a menstrual cycle shorter than 22 days, they may be more likely to conceive; otherwise, it is unlikely.[Read More] Understanding Pregnancy Risks: Do You Need Emergency Contraception?
Can You Take All 21 Birth Control Pills at Once? Effects on Menstruation and Pregnancy
Menstrual issues I have a question. I previously received a prescription for birth control pills from the hospital, which contains 21 pills. Can I take all of them at once? Would this affect my menstrual cycle and increase the chances of getting pregnant? Is it safe to take all t...
Dr. Huang Yuande Reply:
After taking all 21 pills, there is no risk of pregnancy for that month (counting from the first day of taking the medication), but the following month (28 days later) may not have the same level of protection. Generally, menstruation does not affect this, although a small number...[Read More] Can You Take All 21 Birth Control Pills at Once? Effects on Menstruation and Pregnancy
Can I Get Pregnant? Understanding Risks After Unprotected Sex
Can I get pregnant? I would like to ask the doctor, I have irregular menstruation and I had sexual intercourse with my boyfriend. After oral sex, he put on a condom but it was on inside out for about 2 minutes. He quickly changed it and put it on correctly before penetration, and...
Dr. Zhang Kunmin Reply:
Hello, the failure rate of using condoms for contraception 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] Can I Get Pregnant? Understanding Risks After Unprotected Sex
Does Eating Ice Affect Your Menstrual Cycle? Understanding the Myths
Eating ice cubes during menstruation? Hello doctor, I am currently a ninth-grade student. My period did not come last month, but it has started this month. However, it has lasted longer than usual; it typically lasts 5 to 6 days, but this month it has already been 6 days and is s...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, this age is considered normal; just monitor it. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Does Eating Ice Affect Your Menstrual Cycle? Understanding the Myths