Understanding Post-Medication Abortion Symptoms and Pregnancy Testing
Medication abortion On September 5th, I underwent a medical abortion with the second dose. A week later, after confirming that the bleeding had stopped, I engaged in sexual intercourse, using condoms throughout and ensuring that no semen was released. However, on September 17th, ...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, a new pregnancy or incomplete miscarriage are both possible. It is recommended to return to your original clinic for follow-up. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Understanding Post-Medication Abortion Symptoms and Pregnancy Testing
Understanding Pregnancy Weeks: Menstrual vs. Implantation Bleeding Confusion
In the pregnancy cycle, it is uncertain whether the last menstrual period was an actual menstruation or implantation bleeding? Is the gestational age calculated by the hospital's ultrasound accurate? If there is an error, could it be significant? Currently, I am at 27 weeks,...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, it should be as the doctor mentioned. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Understanding Pregnancy Weeks: Menstrual vs. Implantation Bleeding Confusion
Understanding HCG Levels in PCOS: What Do They Mean for Pregnancy?
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) hCG levels? Hello Dr. Tsao: I have three questions I would like to ask you. I underwent artificial insemination with sperm implantation on September 10, and on September 25, I returned for a blood test and urine test (I had a faint second line on ...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, if the blood test values are elevated, it indicates pregnancy; if they decrease, it may suggest a miscarriage. Ectopic pregnancy should be monitored. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Understanding HCG Levels in PCOS: What Do They Mean for Pregnancy?
Understanding Implantation Bleeding and Early Pregnancy Concerns
Pregnancy bleeding & implantation bleeding I am currently 7 weeks pregnant. On September 17, after using the restroom, I noticed brown, sticky discharge. I visited a clinic, and the doctor mentioned there was a little bit of bleeding. The doctor prescribed medication to suppo...
Dr. Huang Zifei Reply:
Dear Patty, Early pregnancy can present various conditions, such as ectopic pregnancy or embryonic regression. Since we have not yet confirmed a normal intrauterine pregnancy, it is advisable to visit an obstetrician-gynecologist for further discussion. Dr. Huang Tzu-Fei, Dep...[Read More] Understanding Implantation Bleeding and Early Pregnancy Concerns
Understanding Post-Abortion Menstrual Changes and Fibroid Management
Menstrual changes after medication? I took RU486 on July 25, and I had follow-up appointments on July 27 and July 31, during which I experienced some light bleeding. The doctor prescribed a three-day course of contraction medication. I had additional follow-ups on August 4 and Au...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, after a miscarriage, menstruation may be irregular for a while. A 6 cm fibroid without symptoms can be monitored and followed up. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Understanding Post-Abortion Menstrual Changes and Fibroid Management
Understanding Pregnancy Chances After Miscarriage: Key Questions Answered
Probability of Pregnancy Hello, doctor. I have quite a few questions, and I appreciate your patience: 1. I had a medical abortion on July 23, and the gestational sac expelled from the uterus that day. I continued to have bleeding until August 10. How should I calculate my ovula...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, taking abortion pills can cause irregular menstrual cycles, and the chances of becoming pregnant again are likely low. After a miscarriage, it is generally necessary to follow up with your original clinic until the doctor confirms that everything has returned to normal. Wi...[Read More] Understanding Pregnancy Chances After Miscarriage: Key Questions Answered
Understanding Post-Miscarriage Bleeding: When to Seek Medical Advice
Miscarriage Hello Doctor: I experienced pink discharge on July 13, and on July 18, I had heavy bleeding. After seeing the doctor, I was informed that I had a miscarriage. During my follow-up appointment on July 20, the doctor prescribed uterine contraction medication for me. When...
Dr. Cai Yonglong Reply:
Post-miscarriage bleeding may be due to poor contractions or other factors (such as endometrial polyps or ovulation). Please visit a gynecology clinic.[Read More] Understanding Post-Miscarriage Bleeding: When to Seek Medical Advice
Understanding Uterine Fibroids and Pregnancy: Key Concerns and Surgical Options
Uterine Fibroids vs. Pregnancy 1. If a laparoscopic myomectomy is performed without confirming pregnancy (for example, if conception is less than a month or even earlier), is there a risk of miscarriage, or does it not affect the ability to conceive? 2. Is it possible to perfor...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, will surgery cause a miscarriage? It needs to be monitored. Generally, it is recommended to perform surgery when not pregnant. If surgery is necessary while pregnant, please discuss with your attending physician whether to preserve the embryo. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Understanding Uterine Fibroids and Pregnancy: Key Concerns and Surgical Options
Understanding Decreased Menstrual Flow: Causes and Concerns
Decreased menstrual flow? Hello, Doctor: I have noticed that my menstrual flow has gradually decreased over the past few months. My menstrual period lasts about 4-5 days, and usually by the fifth day, there is only brown discharge left. In the past, the first and second days of m...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, it should be normal; just observe. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Understanding Decreased Menstrual Flow: Causes and Concerns
Can You Get Pregnant Two Weeks After a Miscarriage?
Sexual intercourse two weeks after a miscarriage? Hello, doctor. I underwent a medical abortion on June 16 and took uterine contraction medication on June 18. I had sexual intercourse on July 5. The obstetrician mentioned that my next period would likely arrive around July 16, bu...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, you should not be pregnant. Wait another week, and if your period still hasn't arrived, it is advisable to see a gynecologist. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Can You Get Pregnant Two Weeks After a Miscarriage?
Impact of Menstrual Delay Medication on Early Pregnancy: What to Know
What are the effects of abortifacients on a potentially early embryo? Last month, my period started on June 15 and ended on June 18, which is usually normal for me as it lasts for 7 days. I’m not sure why it suddenly stopped. My husband and I are planning to have a baby, so we st...
Dr. Lin Manying Reply:
Hello Miss Hsiao-Hsin: If Medrone, a synthetic progesterone, is taken at a dosage of one pill per day for 3-5 days, the likelihood of embryo abnormalities is very low (statistically similar to the general population). Natural progesterone has no impact. The Hualien Hospital of th...[Read More] Impact of Menstrual Delay Medication on Early Pregnancy: What to Know
Can Medication Help Expel a Nonviable Embryo? Understanding Ectopic Pregnancy Care
If the embryo is not viable, can medication be used to induce expulsion? If it is absorbed by the body, is there a need for postpartum confinement? Hello Doctor: I have polycystic ovary syndrome and have been taking medication to regulate my menstrual cycle. During my follow-up a...
Dr. Zhang Kunmin Reply:
Hello, the treatment methods for ectopic pregnancy and miscarriage are different. It is recommended to follow up with your physician for scheduled visits and examinations. Only after confirming the diagnosis can the treatment approach and subsequent adjustments be determined. Tha...[Read More] Can Medication Help Expel a Nonviable Embryo? Understanding Ectopic Pregnancy Care
Impact of Uterine Fibroids on Fertility: Should You Consider Surgery?
Fibroids and Their Impact on Fertility Issues Dear Doctor, I am about to turn 35 this year and would like to conceive. All my tests have come back normal, but my husband and I have been trying to conceive for nearly five years without success. Recently, I discovered that I have a...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, the fibroid is not large. My opinion is the same as that of an infertility specialist. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Impact of Uterine Fibroids on Fertility: Should You Consider Surgery?
Understanding Miscarriage Options for PCOS Patients: Natural vs. Surgical
Methods for Managing Miscarriage in Pregnancies with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) and No Fetal Heartbeat Hello Doctor, I have polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and experienced irregular menstruation before pregnancy, with endometrial thickness measuring 0.6 to 0.7 cm. After my...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Your multiple ovarian cysts are unrelated to the method of abortion. Please discuss with your attending physician which method to use. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Understanding Miscarriage Options for PCOS Patients: Natural vs. Surgical
Understanding High Prolactin Levels After Miscarriage: Key Concerns
Elevated prolactin levels? Hello Doctor, I was informed that I was pregnant in mid-March of this year, but the fetus had no heartbeat. I underwent a surgical abortion on April 16 (the fetus had stopped developing at 6 weeks). Since May 16, I have been experiencing pinkish dischar...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, the prolactin level is quite high at 144. It is advisable to consult with an obstetrician-gynecologist or a neurosurgeon for further evaluation. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Understanding High Prolactin Levels After Miscarriage: Key Concerns
Understanding Delayed Menstruation After Taking Emergency Contraceptives
Taking menstrual induction medication for delayed menstruation? Hello, doctor. I had a miscarriage in September of last year, and since then, my menstrual cycle has been irregular, with two periods occurring each month until April of this year, when my cycle returned to normal, w...
Dr. Wu Xianghui Reply:
Emergency contraceptive pills can cause irregularities in the subsequent menstrual cycle, with the duration varying from person to person.[Read More] Understanding Delayed Menstruation After Taking Emergency Contraceptives
Understanding Menstrual Irregularities: Causes and Treatment Options
Issues related to menstrual induction medications and injections? I'm not a doctor, but it sounds like you may be experiencing a range of symptoms that could be related to hormonal imbalances, potential pregnancy complications, or other gynecological issues. The fatigue and ...
Dr. Zhang Kunmin Reply:
Hello, the early stages of pregnancy may not present specific symptoms, and subjective symptoms alone cannot be used to make a determination. There are many factors that can influence the menstrual cycle or cause intermenstrual bleeding, such as age, environment, lifestyle, stres...[Read More] Understanding Menstrual Irregularities: Causes and Treatment Options
Understanding Ovarian Cysts During Early Pregnancy: Causes and Management
Cyst discovered during pregnancy? During the second week of pregnancy, an 8 cm ovarian corpus luteum cyst was discovered, but a natural miscarriage has since occurred. What causes the formation of ovarian corpus luteum cysts during pregnancy, and how can they be prevented and man...
Dr. Huang Yuande Reply:
The occurrence of corpus luteum cysts in early pregnancy is not uncommon and usually does not require treatment. Most of these cysts will resolve on their own by the 10th week of gestation. Therefore, it is important to avoid abdominal trauma or excessive exercise, and seek medic...[Read More] Understanding Ovarian Cysts During Early Pregnancy: Causes and Management
Understanding Abnormal Basal Body Temperature After Miscarriage
Abnormal basal body temperature after miscarriage? After a natural miscarriage, if a small follicle is observed in the ovaries but the basal body temperature remains around 36.2°C during the ovulation period without a significant temperature shift, does this indicate an anovulato...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, after a recent miscarriage, sometimes the cycle may be irregular, and body temperature is just a reference. Just continue to monitor. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Understanding Abnormal Basal Body Temperature After Miscarriage
Faint Line Disappears on Pregnancy Test: What Does It Mean?
The faint line on the pregnancy test has disappeared? If the pregnancy test initially shows one line and a faint second line, and then after less than 10 minutes only one line remains, it is possible that the test is negative. However, it is important to follow the instructions o...
Dr. Zhang Kunmin Reply:
Hello, the urine pregnancy test results showing one dark line and one light line can have many causes, including early pregnancy, ectopic pregnancy, miscarriage, or inaccurate test results, among others. If the hospital laboratory obtains such results, they will conduct a confirm...[Read More] Faint Line Disappears on Pregnancy Test: What Does It Mean?