Understanding Fetal Position Changes: Causes and Safety of Correction Exercises
Abnormal fetal position My friend is currently 34 weeks pregnant and will have a check-up in a few days. However, at 32 weeks, it was suddenly discovered that the fetal position is abnormal. I would like to ask what possible reasons there are for the fetal position to change from...
Dr. Lü Lizheng Reply:
Possible reasons include excessive amniotic fluid, the fetus being relatively small for the uterus, and a small pelvic cavity, among other factors; many reasons remain unclear. It is not necessarily caused by increased fetal activity. Performing corrective exercises generally doe...[Read More] Understanding Fetal Position Changes: Causes and Safety of Correction Exercises
Understanding Uterine Inflammation: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Care Tips
Endometritis Hello Dr. Chen, I would like to ask you something! I previously had vaginitis, and during my follow-up visit, the doctor mentioned that I have endometritis and advised me to use Talsutin for six days before having a Pap smear. However, I feel that I have no discomfor...
Dr. Chen Changfu Reply:
Hello! Endometritis and vaginitis are inflammations of the uterus or vagina caused by pathogenic infections. In the early stages, there may only be purulent discharge, and the patient may not experience any noticeable symptoms. Later, symptoms such as vulvar itching, vaginal burn...[Read More] Understanding Uterine Inflammation: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Care Tips
Understanding Uterine Adenomyosis: Pain Management and Pregnancy Concerns
Uterine adenomyosis Hello Dr. Chen, I started experiencing menstrual cramps when I got my first period at the age of 12. By the time I was 25, the pain became unbearable, and I began receiving monthly pain relief injections at the obstetrics and gynecology department. In May of ...
Dr. Chen Fuhao Reply:
Hello Ms. JJ: Your question can be summarized as follows: A chocolate cyst, also known as endometriosis, is a diagnosis often given to women experiencing dysmenorrhea or infertility. Normally, the endometrium exists only within the uterine cavity, but when it is found in abnormal...[Read More] Understanding Uterine Adenomyosis: Pain Management and Pregnancy Concerns
Understanding Endometriosis: Symptoms and Concerns for Women
Endometriosis? Hello, Dr. Lu~~~ I previously read an article about endometriosis. Here's the situation: I have quite severe premenstrual syndrome, including menstrual cramps, irritability, fatigue, and significant pain during menstruation. My menstrual blood is dark brown, a...
Dr. Lü Lizheng Reply:
Hello, Xiao Yu! 1. Based on your description, it is highly likely that you have endometriosis. 2. The cause of this condition is the growth of endometrial tissue in places within the body where it should not grow, leading to various symptoms. For example, when it invades the u...[Read More] Understanding Endometriosis: Symptoms and Concerns for Women
Impact of Ulecin Antibiotic on Fetal Health During Pregnancy
Medications during pregnancy Hello Dr. Jan: I visited the obstetrics and gynecology department at 20 weeks of pregnancy due to vaginitis. The doctor informed me that I had an infection in the pelvic cavity and prescribed Ulecin antibiotics for me to take for a total of 14 days, b...
Dr. Li Guanghan Reply:
Hello: According to the Journal of Paediatrics, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Vol. 13, in the article on drugs in pregnancy, clindamycin is considered a highly safe antibiotic during all trimesters of pregnancy, with no reports of fetal abnormalities.[Read More] Impact of Ulecin Antibiotic on Fetal Health During Pregnancy
Understanding Ectopic Pregnancy: Causes, Symptoms, and Diagnosis
Ectopic pregnancy Hello, Dr. Chen! Could you please explain what an ectopic pregnancy is? What causes it to occur? What happens if it occurs? If someone is pregnant and it turns out to be an ectopic pregnancy, how can they know? What are the symptoms?
Dr. Chen Changfu Reply:
Dear online friend, According to physiology, the endometrium of the uterus must be prepared for implantation for the fertilized egg to properly implant and subsequently develop into an embryo. Any implantation occurring outside this area is referred to as an "ectopic pregna...[Read More] Understanding Ectopic Pregnancy: Causes, Symptoms, and Diagnosis
Understanding Pelvic Inflammation: Causes, Symptoms, and Effects
Pelvic Inflammation Hello, doctor: I would like to ask, what is pelvic inflammation, and under what circumstances can this condition occur? What are the potential impacts?
Dr. Zhan Deqin Reply:
1. Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is simply defined as the condition where bacteria travel from the vagina through the uterus and fallopian tubes to the pelvic cavity (inside the abdomen), where they grow and cause inflammation. 2. Poor personal hygiene or having multiple se...[Read More] Understanding Pelvic Inflammation: Causes, Symptoms, and Effects
Managing Menstrual Back Pain and Hair Loss Concerns
What to do about lower back pain during menstruation? Since this year, I have been experiencing mild lower back pain during my menstrual period. It's not severe, but it is uncomfortable. Additionally, I've noticed a significant amount of hair loss when I wash my hair. A...
Dr. Lin Zhaopei Reply:
The reasoning behind lower back pain during menstruation and dysmenorrhea is actually the same. This is due to the pain sensation in the pelvic cavity (including the uterus) being transmitted from the lumbar and sacral spinal nerves. Additionally, a retroverted uterus may also co...[Read More] Managing Menstrual Back Pain and Hair Loss Concerns
Can Trauma Cause Ectopic Uterus? Understanding Risks and Treatments
Can external forces cause uterine ectopia? Hello Doctor: I have a friend who suffered a severe blow to the abdomen. About a week later, she experienced unbearable abdominal pain and went to the hospital for evaluation. The diagnosis was ectopic uterus (if I remember correctly). I...
Dr. Li Guanghan Reply:
Abdominal trauma should not cause ectopic pregnancy, as the uterus is protected within the pelvic cavity, unless there is a prior fracture of the pelvis. If the pain is caused by endometriosis, it can be treated with medication.[Read More] Can Trauma Cause Ectopic Uterus? Understanding Risks and Treatments
Early Pregnancy Bloating: Common Concerns and What to Expect
Early pregnancy bloating Hello Dr. Zheng, I am currently about six weeks pregnant. The doctor confirmed an intrauterine pregnancy, but there is yet to be a fetal heartbeat. 1. I am experiencing daily mild abdominal bloating and discomfort, similar to premenstrual symptoms, but...
Dr. Li Guanghan Reply:
In the early stages of pregnancy, more than half of women experience abdominal pain. During early pregnancy, the uterus in the pelvic cavity can compress the colon, leading to diarrhea or constipation. Having two renal pelvises in the right kidney should not affect the pregnancy;...[Read More] Early Pregnancy Bloating: Common Concerns and What to Expect
Understanding Abnormal Vaginal Bleeding: Causes and Concerns for Young Mothers
Abnormal vaginal bleeding? Hello Doctor: I am 21 years old and have a 3-year-old son. My menstrual cycle started on September 8 and I stopped needing panty liners after about 10 days. However, after having sexual intercourse with my husband, I experienced bleeding, which was brig...
Dr. Xu Junzheng Reply:
There are many reasons for bleeding after sexual intercourse, with cervical issues being the most common. Common causes include cervical polyps, cervical erosion, or malignant tumors. It is advisable to consult a gynecologist for a pelvic examination to determine the cause (bleed...[Read More] Understanding Abnormal Vaginal Bleeding: Causes and Concerns for Young Mothers