Post-Abortion Bleeding Concerns: Understanding Your Symptoms and Care
Post-abortion troublesome bleeding issues? Hello, I am over nine weeks pregnant and had a dilation and curettage (D&C) procedure due to fetal cardiac arrest. The amount of bleeding after the procedure was not more than a menstrual period and stopped around the 11th day. I hav...
Dr. Zhang Kunmin Reply:
Hello, the patient must return for a follow-up appointment one to two weeks after the miscarriage procedure. Clinical examination, urine tests, and ultrasound scans will be conducted to confirm whether the embryo has been completely expelled. Thank you! Wishing you peace and heal...[Read More] Post-Abortion Bleeding Concerns: Understanding Your Symptoms and Care
Can I Get Pregnant After a Recent Abortion?
Can I get pregnant? I had a miscarriage on June 22 and had intercourse on July 2. Is it possible to get pregnant?
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, the chances of pregnancy are low, so it is best to take preventive measures beforehand. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Can I Get Pregnant After a Recent Abortion?
Can Drinking Cold Beverages Affect Your Menstrual Flow?
After drinking cold beverages during menstruation, I noticed bleeding again in the evening? Hello doctor, my period usually lasts about five days. It started on July 7th, and by today (the 12th) around noon, there was not much bleeding. After that, I didn't see any blood whe...
Dr. Lü Lizheng Reply:
There are many possibilities for this situation. It could be due to the effects of cold drinks, irregular menstruation, or an early miscarriage mistaken for a period. Please continue to monitor the situation. If there is no ongoing bleeding and no abdominal pain, it should be fin...[Read More] Can Drinking Cold Beverages Affect Your Menstrual Flow?
Unexpected Milk Production: Understanding Galactorrhea After Miscarriage
Galactorrhea without pregnancy? I am 40 years old and have a 10-year-old child who was born vaginally. I had a miscarriage about 40 days into my pregnancy last August. My menstrual cycle is usually very regular. During ovulation, I experience breast tenderness. Yesterday, for no ...
Dr. Lü Lizheng Reply:
The response suggests that there may be a hormonal imbalance in the body, specifically an excessive secretion of a hormone called prolactin. It is advisable to visit a hospital for a blood test. Sincerely, Dr. Lu Li-Cheng, Taoyuan Hospital.[Read More] Unexpected Milk Production: Understanding Galactorrhea After Miscarriage
Prolonged Bleeding After Miscarriage: What to Expect and When to Worry
Continuous bleeding for over a month after a miscarriage? I had a miscarriage on June 9 after taking medication. During my follow-up appointment, the doctor mentioned that the embryo had passed. I have been experiencing light bleeding since then and have returned for follow-up vi...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, after taking RU486, it is necessary to return to your original obstetrics and gynecology clinic for follow-up examinations to confirm that everything has been expelled completely. Generally, bleeding lasts about two weeks. Since your duration has been a bit longer, I recom...[Read More] Prolonged Bleeding After Miscarriage: What to Expect and When to Worry
Concerns After RU486: Understanding Symptoms and Pregnancy Risks
Will I win again? Hello, I would like to ask about my girlfriend. She started bleeding after taking RU486 on June 5, and the bleeding continued until June 14, but there was ongoing bleeding from June 20 to 24. She had a follow-up appointment, and the doctor prescribed Ergolate ta...
Dr. Yang Wangjun Reply:
Hello: Typically, after a miscarriage, the concentration of beta-human chorionic gonadotropin (β-hCG) in the blood gradually decreases. Generally, after a miscarriage at 6 weeks of pregnancy, a pregnancy test will turn negative about three weeks later. However, if there are retai...[Read More] Concerns After RU486: Understanding Symptoms and Pregnancy Risks
Understanding Post-Medication Abortion: What to Expect and When to Worry
Miscarriage and abortion? Hello Doctor: I took medication for a miscarriage on June 7, and on June 9, I noticed some small tissue passing. By June 13, there was almost no bleeding (I could use a panty liner). On June 14, during my follow-up appointment, the doctor said that I had...
Dr. Zhang Kunmin Reply:
Hello, the success rate of medical abortion is approximately 95%, while the failure rate is about 5%. After taking the abortion medication, patients must return for follow-up within one to two weeks. Clinical examination, β-HCG measurement, and ultrasound scanning are necessary t...[Read More] Understanding Post-Medication Abortion: What to Expect and When to Worry
Continuous Bleeding After Abortion: Causes and What to Expect
Continuous bleeding after abortion? Hello Doctor: I took RU486 on May 24th and started taking contraction medications on May 26th. At that time, I discovered that I was two weeks pregnant. On the day I took the contraction medication, I experienced increased bleeding, and I also ...
Dr. Yang Wangjun Reply:
Hello: (1) Continuous bleeding after taking abortion medication primarily leads to anemia. Typically, this situation can be managed in an outpatient setting through dilation and curettage (D&C) to remove any retained decidual tissue, which can help stop the bleeding. Addition...[Read More] Continuous Bleeding After Abortion: Causes and What to Expect
Three Weeks Late: Understanding Menstrual Irregularities After Miscarriage
It has been three weeks since my last menstrual period? Hello. I had a natural miscarriage a few months ago. My first and second menstrual periods returned to normal. However, I have now been waiting for three weeks without a period. I have taken three urine pregnancy tests, all ...
Dr. Zhang Kunmin Reply:
Hello, the factors that can affect the menstrual cycle or cause bleeding outside of menstruation are numerous, including environment, lifestyle, stress, emotional instability, diet, age, lesions in the uterus or cervix, and pregnancy, among others. It is recommended that if your ...[Read More] Three Weeks Late: Understanding Menstrual Irregularities After Miscarriage
Understanding Early Pregnancy Bleeding: Is It a Miscarriage?
Regarding issues related to miscarriage? On June 17, a pregnancy test showed a positive result, but the second line was faint. I went to the hospital for a check-up, but they couldn't see anything on the ultrasound. The doctor advised that if I experienced any bleeding, I sh...
Dr. Zhang Kunmin Reply:
Hello, the bleeding you are experiencing could be due to early pregnancy bleeding, miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy, among other reasons. It is recommended that you follow up with your physician for further examination to confirm the cause. Thank you! Wishing you safety and health....[Read More] Understanding Early Pregnancy Bleeding: Is It a Miscarriage?
Understanding Irregular Periods: Could It Indicate a Miscarriage?
Menstruation during pregnancy or absence of menstruation? I have always had unprotected intercourse. My period is on the 13th of every month. On June 13th at 10 AM, I took a Clearblue pregnancy test and it showed positive. At 10:30 AM, I took another test to confirm and it showed...
Dr. Zhang Kunmin Reply:
What you need is not medical advice but rather a refresher on sexual health knowledge. For such questions, it is recommended to refer to the National Health Administration's "Sexual Happiness e-Learning" or the Obstetrics and Gynecology Society's "Consult...[Read More] Understanding Irregular Periods: Could It Indicate a Miscarriage?
Impact of Uterine Fibroids on Pregnancy and Postpartum Surgery Considerations
Uterine fibroids and pregnancy? Hello, Doctor: I am currently 36 years old and about 9 weeks pregnant with my first child. Last week, an ultrasound examination revealed a uterine fibroid measuring approximately 11 centimeters. Prior to the ultrasound, I had no symptoms, but I did...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, uterine fibroids can sometimes lead to miscarriage or affect fetal development or fetal positioning, but this does not mean that it will happen in every case. Some individuals with fibroids do not experience any negative effects. After giving birth, if there are no symptom...[Read More] Impact of Uterine Fibroids on Pregnancy and Postpartum Surgery Considerations
Understanding Post-Miscarriage Bleeding: What’s Normal and When to Worry
Post-abortion bleeding I would like to ask about my situation after a medical abortion. One week after the procedure, I returned for a follow-up appointment, and the doctor confirmed that everything was cleared out. They prescribed me medication to help with uterine contractions ...
Dr. Zhang Kunmin Reply:
Hello, the patient should return for a follow-up appointment 36 to 48 hours after taking the abortion medication. After taking the prostaglandin medication during the follow-up, the patient may go home, but if there are any discomforts, hospitalization for observation may be nece...[Read More] Understanding Post-Miscarriage Bleeding: What’s Normal and When to Worry
Understanding Reduced Menstrual Flow: Causes and Fertility Implications
In the past six months, there has been a decrease in menstrual flow? Hello, Director Cao: I had a miscarriage last July (due to fetal heartbeat cessation, around 8 weeks). After that, my menstrual period returned two months later, and after two or three cycles, the flow started t...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, having a light menstrual flow may be due to adhesions of the endometrium caused by a surgical abortion, or it could be due to hormonal imbalances. It is recommended to visit a hospital for a detailed examination by a gynecologist. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Understanding Reduced Menstrual Flow: Causes and Fertility Implications
Understanding AMH Levels: Implications for Ovarian Function and Egg Quality
AMH index issue? Hello, doctor. I would like to ask if an AMH level of 3.38 ng/mL, with a reference range of 1.6-5.5, is considered too low? Does AMH primarily assess ovarian function or egg quality? Also, would low egg quality affect the occurrence of two miscarriages? Thank you...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, an AMH level of 3.38 ng/mL is within the normal range. AMH primarily assesses the ovarian reserve and the ability to ovulate. Two miscarriages may be due to poor conditions of the fertilized egg, and it is not necessarily related to the quality of the eggs. Wishing you suc...[Read More] Understanding AMH Levels: Implications for Ovarian Function and Egg Quality
Understanding Pregnancy Test Results: What Do One-Line Tests Mean?
Pregnancy test questions? Hello doctor, my girlfriend's last menstrual period started on April 17, and the one before that was on March 14, making her cycle 44 days long. The last sexual intercourse occurred on the night of June 3. We took a pregnancy test about an hour afte...
Dr. Zhang Kunmin Reply:
What you need is not medical consultation but rather a remedial course in sexual health knowledge. For such inquiries, it is recommended to refer to the National Health Service's "Sexual Health e-Learning" or the Obstetrics and Gynecology Society's "Adole...[Read More] Understanding Pregnancy Test Results: What Do One-Line Tests Mean?
Delayed Period After Miscarriage: Am I Pregnant or Should I Wait?
Menstrual period is late? I had a miscarriage once at 7 weeks. I had a procedure on January 15, my menstrual period resumed on February 25, and I finished my period on March 3. My second period started on March 27 and ended on April 3. My third period ended on April 28, and I cal...
Dr. Zhang Kunmin Reply:
What you need is not medical consultation but rather a refresher on sexual health knowledge. For such inquiries, it is recommended to refer to the National Health Administration's "Sexual Well-being e-Learning" or the Obstetrics and Gynecology Society's "...[Read More] Delayed Period After Miscarriage: Am I Pregnant or Should I Wait?
Effects of Long-Term Medication Use During Pregnancy on Fetal Health
Medications during pregnancy Hello doctor, I am currently 21 weeks pregnant. The doctor has prescribed Adalat 5 mg, 2 tablets per dose, and Ritodrine, 1 tablet per dose, to be taken every 6-8 hours. I would like to ask if long-term use of these medications will have any effects o...
Dr. Zhang Kunmin Reply:
Hello, the medication Adalat is used for the treatment of hypertension and angina, and it is classified as a Category C drug for use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the embryo, but there have been no studies conducted on pregnant women. Therefore, i...[Read More] Effects of Long-Term Medication Use During Pregnancy on Fetal Health
Heavy Bleeding After Miscarriage: Is a Viable Embryo Possible?
Massive hemorrhage Hello doctor, I would like to ask about my girlfriend's situation. She mentioned that she naturally passed two embryos on Monday and Tuesday of this week, but by Wednesday, she experienced heavy bleeding. I didn't see the embryos and didn't have ...
Dr. Zhang Kunmin Reply:
Hello, based on your description of symptoms, it is difficult to make a determination. You should discuss this with your examining physician. Thank you! Wishing you peace and health. Dr. Zhang[Read More] Heavy Bleeding After Miscarriage: Is a Viable Embryo Possible?
Faint Positive Pregnancy Test After Miscarriage: What It Means
Two lines detected? Hello doctor, I had a miscarriage on March 28 and have not had my menstrual cycle since. The night before last, I bought a pregnancy test and it showed two lines, with the second line being very faint. However, my menstrual cycle started today. Am I pregnant?
Dr. Lü Lizheng Reply:
The response suggests that the previous miscarriage may not have completely cleared, resulting in residual tissue, which could explain the faint positive line on the pregnancy test. It is also possible that a new pregnancy has occurred. A medical examination is recommended for co...[Read More] Faint Positive Pregnancy Test After Miscarriage: What It Means