Understanding Blood Pregnancy Tests: Accuracy, Timing, and Results Explained
Blood test for pregnancy? Doctor, excuse me, I have a question. My last sexual intercourse was on July 12, and my expected menstruation was on July 31. I used a pregnancy test on the afternoon of July 26, and accidentally touched the display window. The result showed one dark lin...
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. Each type of testing has its standard procedures, and there may be errors in operation eit...[Read More] Understanding Blood Pregnancy Tests: Accuracy, Timing, and Results Explained
Understanding Pregnancy Concerns: Is It Possible After Protected Intercourse?
Pregnancy issues Based on the information provided, you and your girlfriend had sexual intercourse on June 30 and July 19, both times using a condom and without ejaculation. You conducted four pregnancy tests on July 15, 19, 23, and 24, all of which showed a single line (indicati...
Dr. Zhang Kunmin Reply:
Hello, the irregularity of your menstrual cycle makes it difficult to predict your ovulation period and the onset of menstruation. If you are unsure whether the bleeding on July 25 is your period, it is advisable to consult a physician for an ultrasound and other relevant examina...[Read More] Understanding Pregnancy Concerns: Is It Possible After Protected Intercourse?
Can You Be Pregnant with Two Consecutive Periods? Understanding the Odds
Pregnancy test questions? Hello, I have a question. I saw online that some people say it's possible to have menstruation for two consecutive months and still be pregnant. Is the likelihood of this high? And in this situation, would a pregnancy test be able to detect pregnanc...
Dr. Zhang Kunmin Reply:
Hello, if you are pregnant, menstruation will not occur, and a pregnancy test can confirm it. Sometimes, early pregnancy bleeding may be mistaken for menstruation by women, but it is actually abnormal bleeding rather than a menstrual period. It is advisable to consult a physician...[Read More] Can You Be Pregnant with Two Consecutive Periods? Understanding the Odds
Understanding Emergency Contraception: Risks and Symptoms Explained
Is there? I had intercourse with my girlfriend on August 26. Since we didn't use a condom, I stopped after a little over a minute. There was no ejaculation inside, and when I pulled out, the tip was dry. Two days later, she took the emergency contraceptive pill within 72 hou...
Dr. Lin Wenbin Reply:
The withdrawal method has a success rate of only about 60-70% for contraception. The subjective perception of the dryness or wetness of the glans penis does not have statistical significance. After erection, the glans secretes a small amount of clear fluid, which may contain sper...[Read More] Understanding Emergency Contraception: Risks and Symptoms Explained
Is It Pregnancy Bleeding or Just a Miscarriage?
Is this pregnancy bleeding or menstrual bleeding? Hello Dr. Liu, I would like to ask a question. Since I had surgery last December, my menstrual cycle has been irregular, with the following dates: 1/11 to 1/14, 2/2 to 2/5, no period in March, 4/7 to 4/9, 5/19 to 5/22, no period i...
Dr. Liu Yuhong Reply:
A urine pregnancy test shows no pregnancy, so it is unlikely to be implantation bleeding; however, your situation is more complex—your home test and the hospital test yielded different results! You can take the following steps to determine if you are pregnant: 1. Wait two days an...[Read More] Is It Pregnancy Bleeding or Just a Miscarriage?
Understanding Menstrual Changes After Induction: Key Questions Answered
Menstruation has started after taking menstrual induction medication? Hello Doctor: I would like to ask the following questions: 1. Is it possible to be three or four months pregnant and not see the fetus on an abdominal ultrasound? If the doctor quickly concludes that the uter...
Dr. Lü Lizheng Reply:
Dear Xiao Zi: 1. Is it possible not to see the fetus on an abdominal ultrasound at three or four months of pregnancy? Answer: Under normal circumstances, the fetus should be large enough to be visible by this time. Unless in very rare cases, where the menstrual cycle has becom...[Read More] Understanding Menstrual Changes After Induction: Key Questions Answered
Understanding Early Pregnancy Bleeding: Causes and Concerns
Early pregnancy bleeding Dear Dr. Zhong: I am 5 weeks pregnant. Five days ago, I started experiencing brown spotting. I have already seen a doctor who prescribed progesterone for me. It seems to have little effect; I only notice that if I move less, the bleeding is reduced. The d...
Dr. Zhong Yipei Reply:
Hello: In addition to the treatment with medications to support the pregnancy, the most important aspects are bed rest and follow-up ultrasounds. If necessary, a pelvic examination should be performed, as cervical lesions (such as polyps, vascular abnormalities, etc.) may also ca...[Read More] Understanding Early Pregnancy Bleeding: Causes and Concerns
Understanding Early Pregnancy Complications: Bleeding and Pain Concerns
Experiencing bleeding after discovering a pregnancy? Hello Doctor: Last week on June 13, I started experiencing light bleeding after my menstrual period. I visited a clinic, and the doctor informed me that I was pregnant. An ultrasound was performed, but no embryo was detected. T...
Dr. Li Guanghan Reply:
Hello!!! There are several possible diagnoses for early pregnancy bleeding, including threatened miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy, and complete or incomplete miscarriage. It is recommended that you see an obstetrician-gynecologist, who will assist you with diagnosis and treatment. ...[Read More] Understanding Early Pregnancy Complications: Bleeding and Pain Concerns
Understanding Low Menstrual Flow: Causes and Concerns for Women's Health
Hypomenorrhea Hello, I would like to ask how to determine if menstrual flow is too light. My menstrual flow has been decreasing over the past few months; could this indicate a potential health issue?
Dr. Chen Xuhui Reply:
A normal menstrual period lasts between 2 to 7 days and a volume of 20 to 60 ml is considered normal. Light menstrual flow is often a subjective symptom, accompanied by a decrease in the number of days of menstruation. Causes of reduced menstrual flow may include the use of contr...[Read More] Understanding Low Menstrual Flow: Causes and Concerns for Women's Health
Understanding Early Pregnancy Bleeding: Symptoms and Differentiation from Menstruation
What is early pregnancy bleeding? Hello, I have come across articles suggesting that early pregnancy bleeding can be mistaken for menstruation, leading some to be unaware of their pregnancy. Could you please explain the symptoms of bleeding during early pregnancy? How can one dis...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, Miss: Sometimes early pregnancy bleeding can resemble menstruation, but the amount and duration are usually less, making it difficult for most people to distinguish between the two. This is why confusion can arise. Therefore, if your period is late and the amount and durat...[Read More] Understanding Early Pregnancy Bleeding: Symptoms and Differentiation from Menstruation
How to Distinguish Between Pregnancy Bleeding and Menstrual Flow
How to distinguish between pregnancy bleeding and menstruation? My girlfriend's period was two weeks late, so she went to see a doctor. The doctor performed a pregnancy test which came back negative, and an ultrasound was also done with no findings. She was prescribed medica...
Dr. Dai Qihan Reply:
If you have any concerns, please visit the outpatient clinic for an examination.[Read More] How to Distinguish Between Pregnancy Bleeding and Menstrual Flow
Understanding Pregnancy Risks After Emergency Contraceptive Use
Is the probability high? I got my period on July 23. I had sexual intercourse on August 4, and I took the emergency contraceptive pill on August 5. I used a condom partway through, and the ejaculation was inside the condom. I went for a menstrual regulation in August, and my peri...
Dr. Li Guanghan Reply:
Hello: If you are concerned that the bleeding on August 21st is not menstrual but rather early pregnancy bleeding, please come in for an examination. We will perform a pregnancy test and an ultrasound to determine the situation. Hsinchu City Hospital, Department of Obstetrics and...[Read More] Understanding Pregnancy Risks After Emergency Contraceptive Use
Understanding Early Pregnancy Bleeding: Causes and Risks Explained
Reduced menstrual flow? Thank you very much for your response. I would like to ask what kind of condition is early pregnancy complicated by bleeding, and is it life-threatening? If she has her period next month, does that mean there are no issues?
Dr. Li Guanghan Reply:
Hello: There are various possibilities for bleeding during pregnancy, such as threatened miscarriage, blighted ovum, and ectopic pregnancy, among others. If it is an ectopic pregnancy, it can be dangerous. Please come in for an examination. Thank you! Hsinchu City Hospital, Depar...[Read More] Understanding Early Pregnancy Bleeding: Causes and Risks Explained
Understanding Abnormal Bleeding During Pregnancy: Causes and Concerns
Abnormal bleeding during pregnancy? Hello, I have abnormal bleeding every time I get pregnant, which lasts until the third month of pregnancy. If my last natural miscarriage was on February 16, and I have had light bleeding continuously since March 15 of this month, how should I ...
Dr. Li Guanghan Reply:
Hello: 1. If the pregnancy test is negative, consider March 15 as the first day of menstruation. 2. The most common cause of early pregnancy bleeding is unstable implantation or insufficient progesterone secretion from the ovaries. 3. No obstetrician would advise a patient agains...[Read More] Understanding Abnormal Bleeding During Pregnancy: Causes and Concerns
Understanding Early Pregnancy Bleeding: What to Know and Expect
Bleeding in early pregnancy Dear Vice Dean Chen, I have some questions I would like to ask you, and I would appreciate your clarification. Thank you! Recently, I experienced vaginal bleeding due to external trauma, with a significant amount of blood and some clots. I then took a...
Dr. Chen Nengjin Reply:
1. A transvaginal ultrasound can detect a heartbeat at 5-6 weeks. 2. An abdominal ultrasound can detect a heartbeat at 7-8 weeks. 3. For abdominal issues, please visit the specialty outpatient clinic for treatment.[Read More] Understanding Early Pregnancy Bleeding: What to Know and Expect
Understanding Early Pregnancy Bleeding: Causes, Risks, and Care
Early pregnancy heavy bleeding? Doctor, I had my last menstrual period on May 20. How many weeks am I currently? I had light brown spotting before confirming my pregnancy on July 2 (after a medical visit and ultrasound). After sexual intercourse on July 11, I experienced bright r...
Dr. Lü Lizheng Reply:
Due to the lack of a personal examination and ultrasound, the following opinions are for reference only. My last menstrual period started on May 20; how many weeks am I currently? Counting from the menstrual period, it is over eight weeks. An ultrasound may provide a more accurat...[Read More] Understanding Early Pregnancy Bleeding: Causes, Risks, and Care
Understanding Reduced Menstrual Flow: Pregnancy Concerns and Options
Menstrual volume reduction? I would like to ask Dr. Cheng about a situation. I had sexual intercourse with my girlfriend, and afterward, she got her period, but the blood flow was significantly less than usual. Normally, she changes her sanitary pad every two to three hours, but ...
Dr. Li Guanghan Reply:
Hello: First, confirm if you are really pregnant. If you do need to have an abortion, it is advisable to consult a qualified obstetrician-gynecologist, which should be quite safe. Dr. Cheng Jin-He of Hsinchu Hospital is a qualified obstetrician-gynecologist.[Read More] Understanding Reduced Menstrual Flow: Pregnancy Concerns and Options
Early Pregnancy Bleeding: Causes, Risks, and Concerns Explained
Early pregnancy bleeding Hello: Recently, I noticed light brown discharge, which I initially thought was my menstrual period. However, for the past two days, the amount has not increased. I took a pregnancy test, which came back positive. On the third day, the amount suddenly inc...
Dr. Huang Jianxun Reply:
Any bleeding in early pregnancy should be taken seriously. As the weeks progress, it is important to confirm an intrauterine pregnancy, while also taking proactive measures to support the pregnancy and prevent miscarriage.[Read More] Early Pregnancy Bleeding: Causes, Risks, and Concerns Explained
Understanding Early Pregnancy Bleeding: What You Need to Know
Please provide the content you would like me to translate? In early pregnancy, bleeding may be light and short in duration, occurring at a time that can be confused with a normal menstrual period. If implantation is unstable and accompanied by signs of a threatened miscarriage, t...
Dr. Chen Xuhui Reply:
It is possible to conceive and experience a threatened miscarriage, which cannot be determined solely by urine tests or ultrasound. It is recommended to have a follow-up examination four weeks after taking emergency contraceptive pills to confirm whether the contraception was suc...[Read More] Understanding Early Pregnancy Bleeding: What You Need to Know
Can You Still Get Your Period in Early Pregnancy? Understanding the Signs
Will menstruation still occur during pregnancy? Hello doctor, I would like to ask about something I've heard from many friends. Some say that it's possible to have a menstrual period in the early stages of pregnancy, while others say that bleeding during early pregnancy...
Dr. Li Guanghan Reply:
Hello: Early pregnancy bleeding that is not menstrual can be due to implantation bleeding in the uterine lining. The amount of blood is very small (a few drops) and lasts only one or two days; it may be a sign of a threatened miscarriage. Dr. Cheng Jin-He, Department of Obstetric...[Read More] Can You Still Get Your Period in Early Pregnancy? Understanding the Signs