Using Birth Control Pills After Menstruation: What You Need to Know
The first time using birth control pills should be started after the menstrual period? If you started taking the emergency contraceptive pill after your period instead of before or during, you do not need to stop taking the medication immediately. You should continue taking the p...
Dr. Zhang Kunmin Reply:
Hello, based on your description, I recommend that you continue taking your current medication and add another form of contraception for one week. Thank you! Wishing you safety and health. Dr. Chang[Read More] Using Birth Control Pills After Menstruation: What You Need to Know
Should I Return to the Doctor If My Period Is Late After a Hormonal Injection?
If it has been seven days since you received the menstrual induction injection and your period has not yet started, should you return for a follow-up appointment or wait a little longer? My menstrual period was from September 10 to September 15. In October, I only had a very ligh...
Dr. Zhang Kunmin Reply:
Hello, based on your description, it is recommended to wait another week. Please consult your physician for medication to help manage the situation. Thank you! Wishing you peace and health. Dr. Chang[Read More] Should I Return to the Doctor If My Period Is Late After a Hormonal Injection?
Understanding Brown Discharge: Is It Menstruation or Infection?
Unable to distinguish between menarche and abnormal discharge? I am currently in the second year of junior high school. On October 17, I found a small amount of brownish blood or discharge on my underwear. On October 18, there was a larger brownish stain on my underwear. On Octob...
Dr. Zhang Kunmin Reply:
Hello, based on your description, it is difficult to determine the cause. I recommend that you consult a physician for an ultrasound or blood tests for confirmation. Thank you! Wishing you peace and good health. Dr. Zhang[Read More] Understanding Brown Discharge: Is It Menstruation or Infection?
Why Your Period Might Be Delayed Even After Taking Progesterone
The gynecologist prescribed progesterone, but menstruation still hasn't arrived? Menstruation was originally regular, but suddenly it has not occurred for a month. I went to the hospital for an examination, and the doctor prescribed progesterone for 5 days. After finishing t...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, if your period has not arrived a week after taking the medication, it is advisable to return to your original gynecologist for a check-up. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Why Your Period Might Be Delayed Even After Taking Progesterone
Common Gynecological Issues: Understanding Symptoms and Concerns
Gynecological issues Hello Doctor, I have several questions and I appreciate your help in clarifying them. 1. I usually experience breast tenderness before my period, and it typically subsides around the third or fourth day of menstruation. However, this month, I have been exper...
Dr. Zhang Kunmin Reply:
Hello, based on the symptoms you described, I recommend that you consult a gynecologist to arrange for an ultrasound, blood tests, and a pelvic examination to confirm the diagnosis and treatment. Thank you! Wishing you safety and health. Dr. Zhang[Read More] Common Gynecological Issues: Understanding Symptoms and Concerns
How Long Will Your Period Be Delayed After Taking Emergency Contraception?
How long can emergency contraception delay menstruation? I had my menstrual period from September 8 to September 16. On September 17, I had sexual intercourse with my partner, during which the condom slipped off. We noticed it immediately, stopped, and removed the condom. Concern...
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] How Long Will Your Period Be Delayed After Taking Emergency Contraception?
Understanding HPV and Its Implications: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment Options
Pap smear/ HPV 1) I have recently experienced a burning sensation in my vaginal area and frequent urination, and I have been taking medication for three days. I just received a text message indicating that my Pap smear results show inflammation, and I need to return for a follow-...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, treatment for the inflammation from the smear test should suffice. As for the issues with the vulva, please visit a hospital for examination. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Understanding HPV and Its Implications: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment Options
Understanding Amenorrhea: What Does a Year Without Periods Mean?
Menstruation has not occurred for over a year? Hello doctor, I would like to ask about my menstrual cycle. It has been over a year since my last period. Does this indicate a problem with my uterus? Sometimes my periods are almost a year apart, but this time it has been almost a y...
Dr. Zhang Kunmin Reply:
Hello, the factors that can affect the menstrual cycle are numerous, including age, environment, lifestyle, stress, emotional instability, weight changes, medications, emergency contraception, diet, polycystic ovary syndrome, uterine or cervical lesions, infections, ovulation, pr...[Read More] Understanding Amenorrhea: What Does a Year Without Periods Mean?
Impact of Taking Emergency Contraceptive and Menstrual Induction Pills Together
Contraceptive pills and menstrual induction medications? On October 16, I had sexual intercourse. I visited a gynecologist on October 14 and received medication to induce menstruation. During intercourse, the condom accidentally broke. I immediately purchased and took emergency c...
Dr. Zhang Kunmin Reply:
Hello, the effectiveness of emergency contraception is not 100%, with a failure rate of about 3%. It is recommended to check for pregnancy if your period is more than a week late. Thank you! Wishing you safety and health. Dr. Zhang[Read More] Impact of Taking Emergency Contraceptive and Menstrual Induction Pills Together
When to Get Blood Tests After Taking Menstrual Induction Medication?
When should blood tests be conducted after taking medication to induce menstruation? Doctor, I have a question. After taking the medication to induce menstruation, my period started on the fourth day after finishing the medication. Should I have the blood test done when my period...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, I'm not sure what you need to test, but most things won't have an impact. Wishing you good health.[Read More] When to Get Blood Tests After Taking Menstrual Induction Medication?
Understanding Contraceptive Pill Use and Emergency Contraception in Gynecology
Preoperative and postoperative medication combinations? Hello, doctor. I have been taking the contraceptive pill, Yejih, continuously for two years. My regimen is as follows: after finishing a 21-day pack of Yejih, I take a 3-day break, during which my menstruation occurs; then, ...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, if you are taking your birth control pills on time, they are effective at any time, so there is no need to worry. Wishing you good health![Read More] Understanding Contraceptive Pill Use and Emergency Contraception in Gynecology
Can You Get Pregnant from External Friction After Menstruation?
Can I get pregnant? If there was external rubbing in the genital area four days after your girlfriend's menstrual period ended, but there was no penetration, the likelihood of pregnancy is very low. However, it is important to note that pre-ejaculate fluid can contain sperm,...
Dr. Zhang Kunmin Reply:
Hello, based on your description, the chances of pregnancy are not very high. However, as long as there are active sperm in the vagina during the ovulation period, there is still a possibility of pregnancy regardless of the method. It is advisable to take appropriate contraceptiv...[Read More] Can You Get Pregnant from External Friction After Menstruation?
Understanding Pregnancy Risks After Emergency Contraceptive Use
Can I get pregnant? Q1: In July, I took emergency contraceptive pills twice, which caused irregular menstruation. My period came 42 days later (I took medication to induce menstruation). I had my period from September 8 to September 14, and then I had intercourse on September 18 ...
Dr. Lin Xinwang Reply:
Hello: 1. If you are concerned about pregnancy, please take a pregnancy test after October 10th. 2. Taking emergency contraceptive pills may cause irregular menstruation, and it is usually advisable to monitor for three months.[Read More] Understanding Pregnancy Risks After Emergency Contraceptive Use
Understanding Brown Discharge After Menstrual Induction Medication
Brown discharge after taking menstrual induction medication? Hello, Doctor: My period was late on October 3rd, with an average cycle of 33 days. I had sexual intercourse on September 16, September 28, and October 1, but there was no penetration during the manual stimulation. On O...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, it is possible that your menstrual period is approaching; just observe the situation. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Understanding Brown Discharge After Menstrual Induction Medication
Managing Menstrual Cycles with Birth Control Pills: Your Questions Answered
Menstrual regulation medications Hello, doctor. I started taking Diane contraceptive pills on the first day of my menstrual cycle on September 20. I need to adjust my cycle so that I do not have my period before October 26. The prescribing physician advised me to continue taking ...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, menstruation typically occurs 3-4 days after stopping the medication. If it does not come, you can continue taking the next pack of birth control pills to delay your period. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Managing Menstrual Cycles with Birth Control Pills: Your Questions Answered
Understanding Pregnancy Chances and Progesterone Use in Women
Pregnancy Probability and Progesterone Hello Doctor, my last sexual intercourse with a condom was on July 24. I had my period from July 29 for 6 to 8 days, and again from August 31 for 6 to 8 days (with a lot of blood clots). On September 16, September 30, and October 1, I engage...
Dr. Zhang Kunmin Reply:
Hello, the factors that can affect the menstrual cycle or cause bleeding outside of menstruation are numerous, including age, environment, lifestyle, stress, emotional instability, weight changes, medications, emergency contraceptive pills, diet, polycystic ovary syndrome, uterin...[Read More] Understanding Pregnancy Chances and Progesterone Use in Women
Can Birth Control Pills Cause Indirect Stomach Pain?
Could taking oral contraceptives indirectly cause stomach pain? Hello, I have been taking the contraceptive pill, Yaz, for over a year, and I experience severe stomach pain and bloating about three days before my period, often accompanied by nausea and vomiting, which makes it di...
Dr. Zhang Kunmin Reply:
Hello, the possible side effects of oral contraceptives may include: headaches, dizziness, heavy or irregular menstrual bleeding, nausea, vomiting, edema, increased cervical mucus, cervical hypertrophy, increased appetite, weight gain, skin itching, acne, fatigue, depression, flu...[Read More] Can Birth Control Pills Cause Indirect Stomach Pain?
Understanding Pregnancy Risks: Unprotected Intercourse Before Menstruation
Probability of Pregnancy Hello, doctor. If I have unprotected intercourse within a week before my expected menstrual period, but there was no ejaculation and I withdrew before finishing, then used my hand to clean up afterward, what is the likelihood of becoming pregnant? (My men...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, the chances of pregnancy should be low, but it's best to take contraceptive measures. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Understanding Pregnancy Risks: Unprotected Intercourse Before Menstruation
Common Questions About Birth Control Pills: Switching, Effectiveness, and Fertility
Questions about emergency contraceptive pills? Hello, I would like to inquire about some questions regarding oral contraceptives: Q1: I am currently taking (Yaz), and since it is quite expensive, I would like to switch to (Yasmin T/28). Since both are 28-pill types, can I direct...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, whether it's a 21 or 28-day birth control pill, you can start taking it on the fifth day of your menstrual cycle. You can switch brands, and as long as you take it, it will provide contraceptive effects. If you forget to take a pill, you can take it the next day. It i...[Read More] Common Questions About Birth Control Pills: Switching, Effectiveness, and Fertility
Is It Safe to Have Protected Sex on the Second Day of Your Period?
Engaging in sexual intercourse on the second day of menstruation? Hello, doctor. I would like to ask if having protected intercourse on the second day of menstruation will have any effects. Is this acceptable?
Dr. Zhang Kunmin Reply:
Hello, based on your description, it seems you are at a higher risk of infection. The failure rate of correctly using condoms throughout intercourse is still around 5%. I recommend that if you have any related symptoms, you should seek medical attention. Thank you! Wishing you sa...[Read More] Is It Safe to Have Protected Sex on the Second Day of Your Period?