Understanding Anovulatory Menstrual Cycles: How to Calculate Your Cycle
Anovulatory Menstrual Cycle - Cycle Calculation Issues Hello Doctor: I am a 32-year-old woman currently trying to conceive, with an average menstrual cycle of about 35-40 days. The first day of my last menstrual period was July 31, and as of today, my basal body temperature has n...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, it is generally recommended to consider the first day of your menstrual period as the start of your cycle. Since your menstrual cycle is irregular, it is advisable to take ovulation medication to increase your chances of conception. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Understanding Anovulatory Menstrual Cycles: How to Calculate Your Cycle
Emergency Contraception: Understanding Risks and Effects After Unprotected Contact
Emergency contraception On September 5th, I had external ejaculation (there was no penetration, only contact with hands and mouth), and my hand came into contact with a small amount of semen (which was mostly dry) before I touched her vulva (my fingers did not enter). On the morn...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, you should not be pregnant. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Emergency Contraception: Understanding Risks and Effects After Unprotected Contact
Chances of Pregnancy with Condom Use: Your Concerns Addressed
The possibility of pregnancy while using a condom? Hello doctor, my girlfriend and I had protected intercourse on September 5th, using a condom the entire time, and I did not ejaculate inside the condom. Instead, I finished through manual stimulation. Afterward, I checked the con...
Dr. Zhang Kunmin Reply:
Hello, the failure rate of correctly using condoms is still about 5%. As long as there are active sperm in the vagina during the ovulation period, there is a possibility of pregnancy regardless of the method used. Generally, it is not recommended to rely solely on condoms for con...[Read More] Chances of Pregnancy with Condom Use: Your Concerns Addressed
Can You Get Pregnant from Indirect Contact After Masturbation?
Can I get pregnant? Hello, Dr. Chang. I would like to ask if there are any hygiene issues if I masturbate, take a shower, and during the shower, I answer a phone call and a girl touches the phone. Is there a possibility that sperm could accidentally enter the girl's body whi...
Dr. Zhang Kunmin Reply:
Hello, based on your description, the chances of pregnancy are low because there are unlikely to be viable sperm present. There have been no confirmed reports of such cases in the past. However, as long as there are active sperm in the vagina during the ovulation period, regardle...[Read More] Can You Get Pregnant from Indirect Contact After Masturbation?
Missed Birth Control Pill: Am I at Risk of Pregnancy This Month?
If you miss taking the birth control pill during the first week and have unprotected sex within the next seven days, there is a risk of becoming pregnant. It is recommended to use backup contraception, such as condoms, during this time to reduce the risk of unintended pregnancy? ...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, since you have taken the emergency contraceptive pill, the chances of pregnancy should be low. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Missed Birth Control Pill: Am I at Risk of Pregnancy This Month?
Understanding Irregular Periods: Signs of Pregnancy or Menstrual Changes?
Menstrual issues Hello doctor, on July 19th, I had intercourse with my boyfriend and the condom broke during the process. Afterward, I took a shower and also took emergency contraception. Two days after July 19th is my ovulation period, but my menstrual cycle is not very regular,...
Dr. Wu Xianghui Reply:
For pregnancy concerns, please perform a home pregnancy test or consult a gynecologist for evaluation four weeks after sexual intercourse.[Read More] Understanding Irregular Periods: Signs of Pregnancy or Menstrual Changes?
Understanding the Contraceptive Effectiveness of Xinna Pills
The contraceptive effectiveness of Xinna tablets? Hello, I originally visited a gynecologist due to irregular menstrual periods, and the doctor prescribed Yasmin (or a similar oral contraceptive). After completing the 21 pills, my period came as expected. I would like to ask, und...
Dr. Wu Xianghui Reply:
1. Dosage and administration of Xinna tablets: Take one tablet daily, starting with the white tablet according to the sequence indicated on the packaging foil for 11 days, then switch to the blue tablet, followed by a 7-day break before starting the second pack. (Menstruation wil...[Read More] Understanding the Contraceptive Effectiveness of Xinna Pills
Understanding Birth Control Pill Effectiveness and Ovulation Timing
Effectiveness of Birth Control Pills Hello, I have previously taken a pack of 21 tablets of Sinna. I would like to ask if, under normal circumstances while taking the medication daily, does it provide contraceptive effects at any time within the 21 days? If not, when approximatel...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, taking it on time provides contraceptive effectiveness at any time. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Understanding Birth Control Pill Effectiveness and Ovulation Timing
Understanding Pregnancy Chances After Emergency Contraceptive Use
The likelihood of becoming pregnant? Hello, doctor. I apologize for the interruption. My girlfriend took emergency contraceptive pills in March, which caused her menstrual cycle to be irregular for the first half of the year. It stabilized around June and July. She took emergency...
Dr. Zhang Kunmin Reply:
Hello, the irregularity of your menstrual cycle means that this ovulation period may not necessarily occur early or on time. The effects of emergency contraception on menstruation can vary, and it may not always result in an earlier or delayed period. The failure rate of condoms,...[Read More] Understanding Pregnancy Chances After Emergency Contraceptive Use
Understanding Ovulation Issues: Your Questions Answered by an Expert
Ovulation issues Hello, I would like to ask the doctor some questions regarding ovulation. My menstrual period was from September 21 to September 26 last year, and on the fifth day of my period, I had unprotected intercourse. At that time, I took emergency contraception. My next ...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, this duration should not have an impact. Vaginitis can potentially affect fertility, as inflammation makes it more difficult to determine ovulation, and ovulation does not occur during menstruation. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Understanding Ovulation Issues: Your Questions Answered by an Expert
Can Emergency Contraceptive Pills Delay Your Period? Pregnancy Concerns Explained
Will emergency contraception cause irregular menstruation, and does this mean pregnancy is possible? Hello, Doctor: On June 22, I had intimate contact with my boyfriend during my ovulation period (with the glans rubbing against my vulva, no penetration). After taking emergency co...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, the chances of pregnancy should be low. A negative pregnancy test indicates that you are likely not pregnant. You may 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 Emergency Contraceptive Pills Delay Your Period? Pregnancy Concerns Explained
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
Could I Be Pregnant? Understanding Symptoms and Timing
Are you pregnant? On June 25, I had intercourse on the first day of my period, which was light. I used a condom, but from July 11 to 13, I noticed small blood clots when urinating. This occurred two days before my ovulation period. My menstrual cycles have always been regular, bu...
Dr. Wu Xianghui Reply:
For pregnancy concerns, please take a home pregnancy test or consult a gynecologist for evaluation four weeks after sexual intercourse.[Read More] Could I Be Pregnant? Understanding Symptoms and Timing
Can You Get Pregnant If You Used a Condom During Intercourse?
Are you pregnant? Hello, during the first sexual encounter with my partner, she experienced pain, so penetration was only halfway and then withdrawn. We used a condom throughout, but I'm concerned that her nails may have caused a tear that I wasn't aware of. Additionall...
Dr. Zhang Kunmin Reply:
Hello, based on your description, there is a possibility of pregnancy, as the failure rate of correctly using condoms is still around 5%. As long as there are active sperm in the vagina during the ovulation period, there is a chance of pregnancy regardless of the method used. Gen...[Read More] Can You Get Pregnant If You Used a Condom During Intercourse?
Can You Get Pregnant from Indirect Contact During Menstruation?
Is it possible to become pregnant? Doctor, a few hours ago I ejaculated, cleaned myself, and urinated. There may have been some fluid from the prostate or bulbourethral glands that got onto my underwear. I'm not sure if it got on my hands, but I then inserted my fingers into...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, you should not be pregnant; just monitor the situation. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Can You Get Pregnant from Indirect Contact During Menstruation?
Can You Get Pregnant from Finger Contact with Semen?
Can I get pregnant? If a finger with a small amount of semen comes into contact with a girlfriend's vagina, there is a possibility of pregnancy, especially if it coincides with her ovulation period. Sperm can survive in the female reproductive tract for several days, and if ...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, it is still recommended to take emergency contraception as a precaution. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Can You Get Pregnant from Finger Contact with Semen?
Understanding Prostate and Bulbourethral Secretions: Key Differences and Pregnancy Risks
Prostatic fluid and bulbourethral gland fluid? Hello, Doctor. I would like to ask you two questions that have been on my mind for a long time: 1. What is the difference between prostatic fluid and bulbourethral gland fluid? Which one is the clear liquid secreted from the glans?...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, there is generally only prostatic fluid and no bulbourethral gland fluid. If it is solely contact with prostatic fluid, theoretically, it should not result in pregnancy. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Understanding Prostate and Bulbourethral Secretions: Key Differences and Pregnancy Risks
Can I Get Pregnant? Answers to Common Concerns About Contraception
Can I get pregnant? Hello Doctor: On June 21, during a risky period, I had intimate contact with my girlfriend. We did not use a condom, but only the glans touched the vaginal opening. I took emergency contraception on the same day. On June 29, she experienced bleeding for five d...
Dr. Wu Xianghui Reply:
For pregnancy concerns, please perform a home pregnancy test or consult with a gynecologist for evaluation four weeks after sexual intercourse.[Read More] Can I Get Pregnant? Answers to Common Concerns About Contraception
Understanding Post-Coital Contraceptives and Menstrual Cycle Changes
Pre-ovulation prostate fluid & post-coital contraceptive pill Hello Doctor: At the end of June, during my ovulation period, the glans made contact with the vaginal opening, but there was no ejaculation. I took emergency contraception that day, and eight days later, I experien...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, the chances of pregnancy should be low. Please wait another week, and if your period still hasn't arrived, I recommend seeing a gynecologist. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Understanding Post-Coital Contraceptives and Menstrual Cycle Changes
Understanding Pregnancy Testing and Conception Risks: Your Questions Answered
Are you pregnant? Hello Doctor: 1. I previously researched online and found that testing for pregnancy 18 days after intercourse is the most accurate. If I take a pregnancy test at noon, 14 days after intercourse, will it be accurate? 2. If prostate fluid is wiped off my hand wit...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, you can take a pregnancy test 12 days after sexual intercourse, and the chances of pregnancy should be low. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Understanding Pregnancy Testing and Conception Risks: Your Questions Answered