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Can You Get Pregnant from Intercourse on Day Four of Your Period?

Engaging in sexual intercourse on the fourth day of menstruation? Your menstrual period started on May 5 and you had unprotected intercourse on May 8, which was the fourth day of your period. You are concerned about the possibility of pregnancy. Since you consistently take pre-ex...


Dr. Zhang Kunmin Reply:
Hello, the oral contraceptive pill (COC) must be taken at the same time every day. When taken correctly, it can achieve a 99% effectiveness in preventing pregnancy. Thank you! Wishing you safety and health. Dr. Zhang

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Understanding Pregnancy Tests and PMS Symptoms: What You Need to Know

Pregnancy testing and premenstrual symptoms? Hello, doctor. I would like to ask a couple of questions: 1. Are premenstrual symptoms the same every cycle? My girlfriend usually experiences breast tenderness, but this time the sensation has significantly decreased. Is this normal...


Dr. Zhang Kunmin Reply:
Hello, the symptoms before menstruation may vary each time. If you are unsure whether you are pregnant, it is advisable to conduct further tests or consult a physician for ultrasound, urine, or blood tests to confirm pregnancy. Thank you! Wishing you peace and health. Dr. Zhang

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Understanding Light Brown Discharge Before Menstruation: Causes and When to Seek Help

Premenstrual bleeding Hello Doctor: I previously experienced ovulation bleeding and menstrual cramps, for which I have been taking traditional Chinese medicine for regulation. As of now, I have significantly reduced menstrual pain; however, my menstrual cycle has extended from 28...


Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, I have responded to your inquiry. Wishing you good health.

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Understanding Light Brown Discharge Before Menstruation: Causes and When to Seek Help

Premenstrual bleeding Hello Doctor: I previously experienced ovulation bleeding and menstrual cramps, for which I have been taking traditional Chinese medicine for treatment. As of now, I have significantly reduced menstrual pain; however, my menstrual cycle has extended from 28-...


Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, it is possible that your menstrual period is approaching; just observe for now. Wishing you good health.

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Understanding Pregnancy Risks After Menstruation: Your Questions Answered

Having unprotected intercourse on the second day of menstruation generally carries a lower risk of pregnancy, but it is not impossible. Sperm can survive in the female reproductive tract for up to five days, and if ovulation occurs shortly after menstruation, there is a chance of...


Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, it should be the safe period, so you are unlikely to get pregnant. Wishing you good health.

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Post-Ovulation Discomfort: Understanding Symptoms After Fertility Medication

After one week of using ovulation medication (Clomiphene), there is bloating and cramping in the lower abdomen? Hello Doctor, I have been trying to conceive for about six months, and my menstrual cycle is quite irregular. The recent cycle dates are as follows: 12/20/112 to 12/26/...


Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, it may be due to waiting in line; it's important to monitor if you are pregnant. Wishing you good health.

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Understanding Pregnancy Chances After Unprotected Intercourse: A Guide

Probability of Pregnancy Hello, Doctor. My menstrual cycle is usually around the end of the month. My period in February was from February 20 to February 23, and in March, it was from March 28 to March 31. I had unprotected intercourse with my boyfriend on April 4 (without a cond...


Dr. Liu Fuping Reply:
Emergency contraception should not be used as a regular birth control method! Emergency contraceptive pills typically utilize high doses of progestin to disrupt the natural hormonal fluctuations in a woman's body, which means they suppress or delay ovulation to reduce the ch...

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Important Considerations When Taking Menstrual Delay Medication

For irregular menstruation, take menstrual regulation medication? If a patient has irregular menstrual cycles, typically ranging from 30 to 35 days, and is experiencing a delay of 42 days due to stress (with the last period starting on March 21), and is considering taking medicat...


Dr. Chen Zhiyu Reply:
It is recommended to consult with an obstetrician-gynecologist to assess the appropriateness of medication use and the duration of treatment. Thank you.

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Understanding Irregular Periods: Causes and Concerns After Intercourse

Irregular menstruation? Hello doctor, my period started on April 7th and I had unprotected sexual intercourse with my boyfriend on April 12th, after which I experienced heavy bleeding. This bleeding continued for 7 days and then stopped. Since then, my period has not come. The la...


Dr. Chen Zhiyu Reply:
Abnormal bleeding outside of the menstrual period is recommended to be evaluated by a healthcare professional. Thank you.

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Continued Bleeding on Dienogest: Should I Keep Taking It?

I am still experiencing bleeding despite taking Etoposide? Hello doctor, I am currently taking Danazol for the treatment of adenomyosis. I have been on it for four months, but I am still experiencing menstruation, which does not align with the expected effects of the medication, ...


Dr. Zhang Kunmin Reply:
Hello, based on your description, it is recommended to continue the medication without interruption. There are various methods to improve the bleeding condition. It is advisable to return for a follow-up consultation with your physician for assistance in managing the bleeding. Th...

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Impact of Menstruation on Healing After Cone Biopsy Surgery

Menstruation occurred four days after a cone biopsy of the cervix? Hello Doctor: My menstrual cycle has been irregular in the past six months, varying in length. Recently, I had a cone biopsy of the cervix, and I started my period just four days after the procedure. Will this aff...


Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, it generally does not have an impact. Wishing you good health.

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Can You Get Pregnant from Finger Play After Safe Sex?

Can I get pregnant? The menstrual cycle is 28 days. Menstruation started on May 2nd, and on May 7th, during the safe period, I had sexual intercourse with my boyfriend using a condom. After he ejaculated, he removed the condom, and his hand may have had a small amount of semen on...


Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, you should not be pregnant. Wishing you good health.

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Understanding Pregnancy Risks After Menstruation: Your Questions Answered

Having unprotected intercourse on the second day of menstruation generally carries a lower risk of pregnancy, but it is not impossible. Sperm can survive in the female reproductive tract for several days, and if ovulation occurs shortly after menstruation, there is a chance of fe...


Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, it should be the safe period, so you are unlikely to get pregnant. Wishing you good health.

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How to Manage Unplanned Pregnancy Risks After Irregular Periods?

Unprotected intercourse and the desire to avoid pregnancy? Irregular menstruation, last period over two months ago, and had unprotected intercourse today. What should I do and what should I take?


Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, if you did not use complete contraception, it is recommended to visit a gynecologist to obtain emergency contraception. Wishing you good health.

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Can You Get Pregnant After Having Sex If Your Period Comes?

Can I get pregnant? I would like to ask the doctor, I had intercourse with my girlfriend last month and there was ejaculation inside her. A week later, she got her period. Does this mean she could be pregnant?


Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, the arrival of menstruation indicates that there is no pregnancy. Wishing you good health.

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Understanding Ovulation Symptoms and Breast Tenderness: What to Expect

It seems that the content you provided is incomplete or unclear? Hello Doctor, I noticed large, transparent, slightly yellow discharge on April 27 and 28 that wouldn't wash away, similar to ovulatory mucus. I experienced a dull sensation in my lower abdomen on April 23, 26, ...


Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, sometimes before menstruation, you may experience breast tenderness. Ovulation could occur around April 27th and 28th. If you continue to feel discomfort during these days, it is advisable to consult a gynecologist. Wishing you good health.

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Can Pre-Ejaculate Fluid Cause Pregnancy? Understanding the Risks

Can prostate fluid cause pregnancy? If menstruation started on April 22 and ended on April 28, and there was no sexual intercourse with your boyfriend on May 3, only mutual touching, the likelihood of pregnancy from prostate fluid on the fingers being introduced into the vagina i...


Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, you probably don't need to take emergency contraception. Wishing you good health.

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Can You Insert an IUD During Non-Menstrual Periods?

Questions about intrauterine devices (IUDs) Hello, doctor. Due to upcoming travel plans, I would like to delay my period. Is it possible to insert a contraceptive ring during a non-menstrual period? (This is my first time using it.) I will not be engaging in sexual intercourse du...


Dr. Zhang Kunmin Reply:
Hello, if the intrauterine device (IUD) is not inserted within the recommended timeframe, it may cause irregular bleeding. It is advisable to consult a physician for medication to delay menstruation. Thank you! Wishing you peace and health. Dr. Zhang

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Understanding Irregular Menstrual Signs: What Causes False Starts?

Menstrual leave? Hello doctor, I would like to ask about my menstrual cycle. For several months now, I have noticed that two days before my period starts, I see brown or red spots on the toilet paper after using the restroom. In the past, this usually meant that my period would s...


Dr. Liu Fuping Reply:
It is normal to occasionally experience these secretions before the onset of menstruation, which may include a high likelihood of brown spotting or streaks of blood. This serves as a precursor to the shedding of the endometrium in preparation for menstruation. A menstrual cycle r...

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Can Trans Men with High Testosterone Symptoms Safely Undergo HRT?

(Transgender-related) Questions regarding Female-to-Male HRT? Hello Dr. Chang, I would like to ask you about the suitability of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for transgender individuals in physiological females with elevated androgen levels. My situation is that I identify a...


Dr. Zhang Kunmin Reply:
Hello, based on your description, it is recommended that you visit a medical center for an evaluation by both an obstetrician-gynecologist and a psychiatrist. This will ensure that medical advice and regulations are followed appropriately. Thank you! Wishing you peace and health....

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