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Pregnancy Concerns: Understanding Symptoms After Unprotected Intercourse

Is it pregnancy? Hello doctor, I apologize for bothering you again. Regarding the situation from yesterday, my girlfriend and I had sexual intercourse on July 18th. We used a condom, but it accidentally broke at the end (although I did not ejaculate). We did not continue afterwar...


Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, you should not be pregnant. Wishing you good health.

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Could She Be Pregnant? Understanding Symptoms and Timing

Am I pregnant? Your girlfriend's last menstrual period was from July 8 to July 13, with an average cycle of 28 to 33 days. The estimated ovulation date was on the 25th. They had protected intercourse on the 18th, but the condom broke, although there was no ejaculation, and s...


Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, the chances of pregnancy should be low. Wishing you good health.

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Understanding Delayed Menstruation: PMS or Something Else?

Delayed menstruation? If a woman performs oral sex and then mixes saliva with prostate fluid, spitting it onto the penis, and the male partner subsequently uses that hand (either partially dry or fully dry) to insert into the vagina, and the woman experiences a delayed menstrual ...


Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, it is possible that your menstrual period is approaching; just monitor the situation. Wishing you good health.

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Understanding Pregnancy Tests and PMS Symptoms: What You Need to Know

Pregnancy testing and premenstrual symptoms? Hello, doctor. I would like to ask a couple of questions: 1. Are premenstrual symptoms the same every cycle? My girlfriend usually experiences breast tenderness, but this time the sensation has significantly decreased. Is this normal...


Dr. Zhang Kunmin Reply:
Hello, the symptoms before menstruation may vary each time. If you are unsure whether you are pregnant, it is advisable to conduct further tests or consult a physician for ultrasound, urine, or blood tests to confirm pregnancy. Thank you! Wishing you peace and health. Dr. Zhang

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Implantation Symptoms or PMS: Understanding the Difference

Is it implantation symptoms or premenstrual syndrome? Menstruation usually occurs on the 25th or 26th. On the 14th, there was unprotected intercourse without ejaculation, and on the 18th, the female experienced some mild lower abdominal pain. Could this be a symptom of implantati...


Dr. Zhang Kunmin Reply:
Hello, the early stages of pregnancy may not present specific symptoms, and subjective symptoms alone cannot be used to determine pregnancy. It is recommended to take a pregnancy test if your period is more than a week late. Thank you! Wishing you peace and health. Dr. Chang

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Could She Be Pregnant? Understanding Symptoms and Safe Periods

Can I get pregnant? Your girlfriend visited from March 29 to April 4. On April 5, you had unprotected intercourse for 5 to 10 minutes (without ejaculation), and then used protection afterward. Over the past few days, your girlfriend has been feeling very tired and nauseous. Could...


Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, it should be a safe period, so you are unlikely to get pregnant. Wishing you good health.

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Understanding PMS Symptoms: Are You Pregnant or Just About to Menstruate?

Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) On February 28, sexual intercourse occurred, and subsequent sexual activities were protected. A pregnancy test on March 16 was negative. Recently, there has been an increase in acne, abdominal pain, and sensitivity in the nipples, which can be painful ...


Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, a negative pregnancy test 12 days after sexual intercourse indicates that you are unlikely to be pregnant. You can simply monitor the situation. Wishing you good health.

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Understanding PMS Symptoms: Are You Pregnant or Just About to Menstruate?

Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) On February 28, sexual intercourse occurred, and subsequent sexual activities were protected. A pregnancy test on March 16 was negative. Recently, there has been an increase in acne, abdominal pain, and sensitivity in the nipples, which can be painful ...


Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, I have already responded to your inquiry. Wishing you good health.

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Am I Pregnant or Just Experiencing PMS Symptoms?

Is it pregnancy or just premenstrual syndrome (PMS)? I had my period from October 1 to October 4 and again from October 27 to October 31. I expect my next period to start on November 27. Since November 4, I have had sexual intercourse every 3-4 days, with the last time being on N...


Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, if you suspect you might be pregnant, you can take a pregnancy test a few days after your missed period. Wishing you good health!

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Understanding Irregular Menstrual Cycles and PMS Symptoms

Menstrual issues Doctor, may I ask if it is normal that my menstrual periods were on January 22, then I didn't have one in February, followed by March 2, April 9, May 13, June 11, July 19, and August 19, and I still haven't had one in September? What is the length of my...


Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, your cycle is about 30 days, so it is possible that your period is approaching. Some discomfort may be experienced, but it should be sufficient to just monitor the situation. Wishing you good health.

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Managing Severe Gum Pain Before Menstruation: Solutions and Insights

Experiencing significant discomfort before menstruation? I experience severe and painful gum swelling before my menstrual period every month, with the pain lasting for over two weeks. I have undergone periodontal treatment and surgery, but nothing has worked for over three years....


Dr. Lin Manying Reply:
Hello: Regarding the issue of premenstrual tooth pain, it is one of the symptoms of premenstrual syndrome (PMS), and hormonal therapy may be considered. For medication treatment, low-dose progestin (a type of contraceptive) can be used; however, contraceptives still have side eff...

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Pregnant or PMS? Understanding Symptoms of Missed Period

Can I get pregnant? Missed period but experiencing abdominal discomfort, diarrhea, and fatigue—could this be pregnancy or just premenstrual syndrome?


Dr. Zhang Kunmin Reply:
Hello, the early stages of pregnancy may not present specific symptoms, and subjective symptoms alone cannot be used for diagnosis. It is recommended to consult an obstetrician-gynecologist if your period is more than a week late. Thank you! Wishing you peace and health. Dr. Chan...

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Could It Be Pregnancy? Understanding Symptoms vs. PMS

Can I get pregnant? Missed period but experiencing abdominal discomfort, diarrhea, and fatigue—could this be pregnancy or just premenstrual syndrome?


Dr. Zhang Kunmin Reply:
Hello, the early stages of pregnancy may not present specific symptoms, and subjective symptoms alone cannot be used for diagnosis. It is recommended that if your period is more than a week late, you consult an obstetrician for an examination. Thank you! Wishing you peace and hea...

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Can You Get Pregnant If a Condom Breaks During Safe Period?

If a condom breaks during the safe period, is there a chance of pregnancy if emergency contraception is taken? Hello doctor, on April 29th, during intercourse with my boyfriend, the condom accidentally broke while changing positions (the break occurred in the middle of the condom...


Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, the likelihood of pregnancy should be low; just monitor the situation. Wishing you good health.

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Two Key Gynecological Questions: Pregnancy Risks and Menstrual Concerns

I have two questions I would like to clarify? I would like to ask the doctor two questions: 1. While playfully interacting with my boyfriend, I accidentally touched his underwear and felt a little wetness. Later, I forgot about it, went to the bathroom without washing my hands,...


Dr. Zhang Kunmin Reply:
Hello, based on your description, the chances of pregnancy are low but not impossible. However, as long as there are active sperm in the vagina during the ovulation period, there is still a possibility of pregnancy through any means. It is advisable to take appropriate contracept...

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Understanding Pregnancy Chances After Unprotected Intercourse

Inquire about the probability of pregnancy? Hello, doctor. I would like to ask you about the probability of pregnancy. On March 16, two days after my girlfriend's period ended, we had intercourse. I did not withdraw immediately after ejaculation, and after pulling out, I not...


Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, you should not be pregnant. Wishing you good health.

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Understanding Pregnancy Risks and Menstrual Issues: Key Questions Answered

Pregnancy Probability & Menstrual Issues 1: I had finger intercourse with my girlfriend two to three times in November, and I'm worried about the possibility of my fingers coming into contact with semen and causing pregnancy. What is the likelihood of pregnancy? 2: Can...


Dr. Lin Xinwang Reply:
Hello: 1-9: In summary, normal semen contains more than 20 million sperm per cc. If semen comes into contact with the vagina, there is a possibility of pregnancy. If there are concerns about pregnancy, it is advisable to take appropriate contraceptive measures. 10: Hormonal chang...

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Managing Menstrual Issues: Can Endometrial Ablation Help?

Menstrual issues If someone wants to avoid menstruation due to severe premenstrual syndrome affecting their mood and daily life, along with experiencing menstrual cramps two days before their period, and they have no plans for childbirth, can they directly consult a doctor for en...


Dr. Lin Lixuan Reply:
Hello: Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) can be alleviated by supplementing with vitamins or using oral contraceptives and hormonal intrauterine devices (such as Mirena) to stabilize hormone levels in the blood. Endometrial ablation is generally not recommended as it is a more irrevers...

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Does Luteal Rupture Cause Back Pain During Menstruation?

Can a ruptured corpus luteum cause lower back pain? Hello doctor, my girlfriend said she is expecting her period on the 23rd. We had sexual intercourse between the 20th and 22nd, but on the 21st and 22nd, she mentioned that she started feeling discomfort in her abdomen. On the ni...


Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, it should be premenstrual syndrome (PMS); menstruation is not caused by corpus luteum rupture. Wishing you good health.

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Missed Birth Control Pill: Am I Pregnant or Just PMS?

Three months before eating, the third month was missed but was compensated for later? Hello doctor, as mentioned, I took the third pack of Alesse. I missed a dose on July 5 but took it immediately. I had unprotected intercourse with ejaculation on that day. My last menstrual peri...


Dr. Zhang Kunmin Reply:
Hello, if you forget to take your medication one day, it is best to take it as soon as possible within twelve hours. You should continue to take the regular dose for that day (taking two pills). If you miss a dose and do not experience expected withdrawal bleeding during the subs...

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