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Can You Get Pregnant from Ovulation Spotting and Friction?

Ovulation bleeding During the ovulation period, if there was no direct contact with the male genitalia but there was grinding while wearing underwear, and you experienced white discharge with blood streaks afterward, it is still possible to conceive, although the likelihood is lo...


Dr. Lin Manying Reply:
Hello, based on your description, the likelihood of pregnancy is low. Please pay attention to whether your menstrual period is overdue. Hualien Hospital, Ministry of Health and Welfare, cares about your health.

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Understanding Pregnancy Chances After Emergency Contraception: Your Questions Answered

Pregnancy probability Hello Doctor, I have a regular menstrual cycle of 34 days. My previous period was from December 23 to 28, and I took emergency contraception on December 29 after sexual intercourse. I experienced bleeding from January 6 to 11 (due to the emergency contracept...


Dr. Huang Yuande Reply:
1. The sexual intercourse on December 29 did not necessarily require the use of emergency contraception. 2. However, the bleeding you experienced within a week after taking it (on January 6) is related to the emergency contraception. 3. It is uncertain whether the menstrual perio...

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Can You Get Pregnant Again After a Miscarriage?

Will I get pregnant again? On February 16, I went to the hospital and was confirmed to be over four weeks pregnant. I returned for an ultrasound on February 18, which confirmed an intrauterine pregnancy. I scheduled a surgical abortion for February 20, and the procedure took plac...


Dr. Chen Zhiyu Reply:
Hello! It is recommended to practice safe behaviors to reduce the risk of sexually transmitted infections, while also preventing unintended pregnancies. Please monitor your menstrual cycle, and if there is a delay, you can take a home pregnancy test or visit a gynecologist for co...

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Understanding Post-Pill Discharge: What to Expect After Emergency Contraception

Discharge after taking emergency contraceptive pills? I would like to ask the doctor, I had unprotected intercourse on February 13 and 14, and I took the morning-after pill on February 14. On the 22nd and 23rd, I experienced abdominal discomfort and noticed that my discharge chan...


Dr. Chen Zhiyu Reply:
Hello! It is recommended to practice safe sex to reduce the risk of sexually transmitted infections, as well as to prevent unintended pregnancies. Please monitor your menstrual cycle, and if there is a delay, you can take a home pregnancy test or visit an obstetrics and gynecolog...

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Understanding Irregular Periods: Could You Be Pregnant?

Amenorrhea Hello, Doctor. My menstrual cycle is often irregular. I had my period on January 8, but I did not have it in February. During my ovulation period, I experienced some menstrual cramps, which stopped afterward, but recently the cramps have started again. Currently, my pe...


Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, it seems that you are not pregnant. You can just observe for now. Wait for another week or two, and if your period still does not arrive, it is advisable to see a gynecologist. Wishing you good health.

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Missed Period: Could It Be Pregnancy After Safe Sex?

Menstruation has not occurred? On February 19, I had intercourse for the first time, and we used a condom throughout. From February 19 to March 6, we have had intercourse intermittently. My last menstrual period started on January 16, and it still hasn't arrived. However, in...


Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, the chances of pregnancy should be low, but you can take a pregnancy test to check. If your period still hasn't arrived after another week, it's advisable to see a gynecologist. Wishing you good health.

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Understanding Chronic Lower Abdominal Pain: Possible Causes and Concerns

Lower abdominal pain for two months? Hello Dr. Tsao, I started experiencing bloating in my lower abdomen (which causes pain) at the beginning of January this year. I consulted a gastroenterologist and was prescribed medication. There were times when my symptoms improved (around 1...


Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, it seems that there are no major issues in obstetrics and gynecology. It could possibly be chronic pelvic inflammatory disease. You can start treatment to see if there is any improvement; if not, it may still be a gastrointestinal issue. Wishing you good health.

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Understanding Delayed Menstruation: When to Seek Medical Advice

Delayed menstruation? Hello Dr. Tsao, I have recorded the first day of my menstrual cycle on the following dates: April 4, May 7, June 5, July 10, August 7, September 8, October 19, November 25, December 25, and January 23. Currently, it is March 5, and my period has not yet ar...


Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, if you are using contraception, the likelihood of pregnancy should be low. If you are still concerned, you can take a pregnancy test to check. Wishing you good health.

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Am I Pregnant? Understanding Conception Risks and Symptoms

Probability of Pregnancy Hello doctor, I would like to ask if I am pregnant. On February 22, my boyfriend and I engaged in mutual touching, and he ejaculated. He mentioned that his hand came into contact with the semen, but the amount was small as he ejaculated in his mouth. He t...


Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, the probability should be low, but you can take a pregnancy test to check. Wishing you good health.

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Understanding Emergency Contraception: Symptoms and Pregnancy Concerns

Post-coital contraception-related issues? Hello Doctor, my girlfriend had her period end on February 2nd and we had unprotected intercourse with ejaculation on February 4th. She took the emergency contraceptive pill, Levonorgestrel, within 24 hours (on February 5th). From Februar...


Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, you should come around March 8th for observation; it is likely that you are not pregnant. Wishing you good health.

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Pregnancy or Menstruation? Understanding Your Symptoms and Next Steps

Pregnancy test-related questions? Hello Doctor, I would like to inquire about the following situation: My last menstrual period was from January 24 to January 29. On January 29, I had intercourse with my boyfriend, but the condom broke right at the beginning, so we stopped (my bo...


Dr. Zhang Kunmin Reply:
Hello, based on your description, it is still difficult to determine whether you are pregnant. It is recommended to wait until next week for a follow-up test to confirm. Thank you! Wishing you peace and health. Dr. Chang

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Could It Be Implantation Bleeding? Understanding Early Pregnancy Signs

Are you pregnant? On February 2nd, I had intercourse with my boyfriend and later realized it was during my fertile window. I took emergency contraception on February 4th. My cycle is approximately 25 days, and my period was expected to arrive on February 18th, but it hasn't ...


Dr. Zhang Kunmin Reply:
Hello, the effects of emergency contraceptive pills on menstruation can vary; they may cause your period to come early or late. Additionally, their contraceptive effectiveness is not 100%, with a failure rate of about 3%. It is recommended that if your period is more than a week ...

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Can You Get Pregnant Without Intercourse? Understanding Risks and Myths

Can I get pregnant? Hello, doctor. My girlfriend's menstrual cycle has always been quite irregular (she only had her period two or three times before October last year, but it started to normalize a bit from October to January this year). About three weeks ago, she mentioned...


Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, the chances of pregnancy should be low. You can take a pregnancy test to check. If the test is negative and you still haven't gotten your period after two weeks, it is advisable to see a gynecologist. Wishing you good health.

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Should I Continue My Pregnancy After Taking Immunomodulatory Drugs?

Took Category X medications before pregnancy? Hello Doctor, my last menstrual period was on January 18, 2023. Normally, I would expect my next period around February 20, but it was delayed by about 2-3 days, so I took a pregnancy test and got two lines. On March 1, I went to the ...


Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, since you stopped the medication before becoming pregnant, it should not have any impact. Wishing you good health.

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Understanding Irregular Periods: Can You Get Pregnant?

Menstruation is irregular? I would like to ask about my current situation regarding pregnancy planning. I had a normal menstrual period on November 27 of last year, but I did not have another period until I received a menstrual induction injection in early January, which led to a...


Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, your menstrual cycle is irregular. It is recommended to go to the hospital for a blood test to check if your hormone levels are normal. Wishing you good health.

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Is This Menstruation? Understanding Irregular Cycles and Emergency Contraception

Is this considered a menstrual period? Hello, Doctor. My menstrual cycle has been irregular. In the past three months, my periods were as follows: October 27 to November 2, December 11 to December 17, and January 16 to January 22. I had sexual intercourse on January 24 (the secon...


Dr. Zhang Kunmin Reply:
Hello, the effects of emergency contraceptive pills on menstruation can vary; they may cause your period to come earlier or later. Additionally, their contraceptive effectiveness is not 100%, with a failure rate of about 3%. If you are unsure whether the bleeding is a true menstr...

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Understanding Delayed Menstruation: Causes and What to Expect

Menstrual delay Doctor, I would like to ask if it is normal that my last menstrual period was on January 22 and I still haven't gotten it. What are the possible reasons for a delayed period? How much longer should I wait? I'm feeling very anxious about it.


Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, it's normal for your menstrual cycle to be irregular at your age. If a pregnancy test shows negative results, you can monitor the situation. Wishing you good health.

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Does Oral Sex Affect Ovulation and Chances of Conception?

Ovulation & Oral Sex Hello, regarding the timing of ovulation, if a partner performs oral sex and ingests a significant amount of vaginal fluids before vaginal intercourse, will the ovulated egg be affected or consumed during oral sex? Or does this not impact the chances of c...


Dr. Zhang Kunmin Reply:
Hello, based on your description, it is difficult to assess the situation. If necessary, you may consider taking a pregnancy test or consulting a physician for an examination. Thank you! Wishing you peace and health. Dr. Chang

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Understanding Pregnancy Risks After Unprotected Sex During Menstruation

Is it possible to become pregnant? Your girlfriend's first day of menstruation was on January 19, and you had sexual intercourse that day (both of you were first-timers, and you heard that menstruation might delay after the first time, but you're unsure if that's t...


Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, you should not be pregnant. If you're still concerned, you can take a pregnancy test. Wishing you good health.

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Emergency Contraception: Success Rates and Menstrual Cycle Insights

Emergency contraception and preemptive contraception, and whether they are effective in preventing pregnancy? Hello Doctor, my menstrual cycle has been irregular. In the past three months, my periods were as follows: October 27 to November 2, December 11 to December 17, and Janua...


Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, you are likely not pregnant. Emergency contraception can sometimes cause irregular menstruation. Regular birth control pills should be started on the fifth day of your menstrual cycle. Wishing you good health.

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