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Understanding Pregnancy Anxiety: Can You Get Pregnant from Precautions?

Pregnancy anxiety Last month, my period lasted only a few days. I had a high fever due to a cold and took medication. After finishing a major exam and feeling less stressed, I had sexual intercourse with my boyfriend on May 1st. We used a condom correctly, and a few hours before ...


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

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Missed Birth Control Pill: Risk of Pregnancy After Unprotected Sex?

Missed taking birth control pills? Hello, Dr. Tsao. I have been using birth control pills for about 2 years. On Tuesday (May 7), it was the fifth day of my period when I started taking Alesse. I usually take the pill around 11:00 PM every night, but I forgot to take it on Thursda...


Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, the probability of pregnancy should be low, so just keep monitoring. Wishing you good health.

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Understanding Delayed Periods: Pregnancy or Stress?

Pregnancy probability Hello Doctor, my partner's menstrual cycle is regular. We had intercourse on the last day of her period, April 13th, and we used a condom throughout. However, her period is now 5 days late. She mentioned that she has been under a lot of stress lately. C...


Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, you should not be pregnant. Wait for another week, and if your period still hasn't arrived, I recommend seeing a gynecologist. Wishing you good health.

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Understanding Pregnancy Risks After Menstruation: Your Questions Answered

Having unprotected intercourse on the second day of menstruation generally carries a lower risk of pregnancy, but it is not impossible. Sperm can survive in the female reproductive tract for up to five days, and if ovulation occurs shortly after menstruation, there is a chance of...


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

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Post-Ovulation Discomfort: Understanding Symptoms After Fertility Medication

After one week of using ovulation medication (Clomiphene), there is bloating and cramping in the lower abdomen? Hello Doctor, I have been trying to conceive for about six months, and my menstrual cycle is quite irregular. The recent cycle dates are as follows: 12/20/112 to 12/26/...


Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, it may be due to waiting in line; it's important to monitor if you are pregnant. Wishing you good health.

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Understanding Abnormal Bleeding: What Your Symptoms Might Mean

Abnormal bleeding during menstruation? Hello, starting from April 29, I have been experiencing brown discharge that lasted for 3-4 days, followed by fresh red blood, but the amount is significantly less than usual, lasting about 4 days. After that, I continued to have brown disch...


Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, it is recommended to see an obstetrician-gynecologist to confirm whether you are pregnant. Wishing you good health.

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Understanding Irregular Periods After Two Years on Birth Control Pills

After taking the contraceptive pill Diane for two years and four months, there is no menstrual period? Hello Doctor: I have been taking the contraceptive pill Diane for about two years. After stopping the medication, my menstrual flow has decreased to only the amount of a bottle ...


Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, please continue to observe. Next month, check if the menstrual flow is normal. If it is still abnormal and the flow is less, I recommend seeing a gynecologist to adjust your menstrual cycle. Wishing you good health.

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Can You Get Pregnant If Your Period Lasts Only One Day?

Having a menstrual period that lasts only one day does not necessarily indicate pregnancy. However, it is important to consider other factors such as the timing of ovulation, the regularity of your menstrual cycle, and any On May 2nd, I used hand soap to wash my hands before help...


Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, it should not revert; just observe. Wishing you good health.

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Understanding Pregnancy Chances After Unprotected Intercourse: A Guide

Probability of Pregnancy Hello, Doctor. My menstrual cycle is usually around the end of the month. My period in February was from February 20 to February 23, and in March, it was from March 28 to March 31. I had unprotected intercourse with my boyfriend on April 4 (without a cond...


Dr. Liu Fuping Reply:
Emergency contraception should not be used as a regular birth control method! Emergency contraceptive pills typically utilize high doses of progestin to disrupt the natural hormonal fluctuations in a woman's body, which means they suppress or delay ovulation to reduce the ch...

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Should You Consider Emergency Contraception After Condom Slip?

Condom slippage? Hello, doctor. My last menstrual period was from April 15 to April 22, with an average cycle of 26 days. Last night (April 30) around 11:00 PM, I had intercourse with my partner and afterward discovered that the condom had slipped off inside me. I removed the con...


Dr. Chen Zhiyu Reply:
If there is secretion of prostatic fluid, there may still be a possibility of pregnancy. It is recommended to visit a gynecologist to evaluate whether emergency contraception is necessary. Thank you.

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Can You Get Pregnant from Dry Humping During Ovulation?

Can I get pregnant? Hello Doctor, I have reviewed the historical questions but still have some doubts. I would appreciate it if you could take some time to answer my question. My last menstrual cycle was from April 16 to April 22. On May 3, my boyfriend and I had intercourse with...


Dr. Liu Fuping Reply:
It is still possible to become pregnant even if only pre-ejaculate fluid is secreted.

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Can You Get Pregnant from Fingering? Understanding Risks and Timing

Possible pregnancy 1: Hello Doctor, I had digital penetration with my girlfriend, and I'm not sure if I came into contact with pre-ejaculate fluid. If I did touch her and did not penetrate, is there a possibility of her becoming pregnant? 2: I'm uncertain about when th...


Dr. Liu Fuping Reply:
There is still a possibility of pregnancy. It is recommended to monitor your girlfriend's menstrual cycle, and if there is a delay, a pregnancy test should be taken.

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Does Hyper Flavored Lubricant Affect Fetal Development During Pregnancy?

Hyper-flavored lubricant (non-contraceptive) Hello, doctor. Currently, I am not using any specific contraception with my husband. We are using Hyper flavored lubricant (for oral use) with the following ingredients: water, glycerin, cellulose gum, potassium sorbate, mango extract,...


Dr. Liu Fuping Reply:
General lubricants are intended solely for lubrication purposes and do not affect the mother or fetus.

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Understanding Irregular Periods: Causes and Concerns After Intercourse

Irregular menstruation? Hello doctor, my period started on April 7th and I had unprotected sexual intercourse with my boyfriend on April 12th, after which I experienced heavy bleeding. This bleeding continued for 7 days and then stopped. Since then, my period has not come. The la...


Dr. Chen Zhiyu Reply:
Abnormal bleeding outside of the menstrual period is recommended to be evaluated by a healthcare professional. Thank you.

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Understanding Pregnancy Risks: Can Pre-Ejaculate Cause Conception?

Probability of Pregnancy Hello, doctor. My last menstrual period was from April 26 to April 30. Yesterday, on May 3, I touched my boyfriend's pre-ejaculate fluid with my fingers and then touched my external genitalia. I would like to know what the chances of pregnancy are in...


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 regardless of the method. It is advisable to take appropriate con...

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Understanding Ergometrine: Uses, Effects, and Concerns in Gynecology

Ergometrine 0.2 mg After taking the menstrual regulation medication, my period started on April 19th, and the flow and condition were the same as my usual menstrual period (with blood clots). However, on the eighth day, I continued to have a very small amount of bleeding until I ...


Dr. Zhang Kunmin Reply:
Hello, based on your description, it is best to have a doctor check for pregnancy. The reaction to medication can vary from person to person. If there is still bleeding, please return for a follow-up with your doctor for treatment. Thank you! Wishing you safety and health. Dr. Ch...

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Is Light Menstrual Bleeding Normal After Protected Sex?

Is bleeding normal? On April 5th, I had sexual intercourse with a condom, which did not break. There was no ejaculation or any secretions. However, my menstrual period was lighter than usual and eventually became just a little bit. Could this be due to stress, or could it be a si...


Dr. Zhang Kunmin Reply:
Hello, the failure rate of contraception using condoms throughout the entire cycle is over 5%. Therefore, it is recommended that if your menstrual period is more than a week late or if you are uncertain whether the bleeding is your period, you should still check for pregnancy. Th...

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Understanding Condom Slippage: Risks and Pregnancy Chances Explained

Condom slippage? Hello, doctor! On May 1st, I had sexual intercourse with my boyfriend in the missionary position. During the act, I noticed that the condom had slipped off about 1/4 from the base. We pulled it back to the base and continued, but later it slid up close to the gla...


Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, the probability should be low, and for now, we can only observe. Wishing you good health.

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Am I Pregnant? Understanding Post-Coital Contraception and Symptoms

Fear of being pregnant? If a doctor performed internal ejaculation and the emergency contraceptive pill was taken more than 72 hours after ovulation, is there still a possibility of fertilization and pregnancy? If the abdomen feels increasingly larger, does that indicate pregnanc...


Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, emergency contraception is more effective within 72 hours; its efficacy decreases after that time. You can take a pregnancy test 12 days after intercourse to determine if you are pregnant. If it has been more than 12 days, you can still try testing. Wishing you good health...

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Can You Get Pregnant from Finger Play After Safe Sex?

Can I get pregnant? The menstrual cycle is 28 days. Menstruation started on May 2nd, and on May 7th, during the safe period, I had sexual intercourse with my boyfriend using a condom. After he ejaculated, he removed the condom, and his hand may have had a small amount of semen on...


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

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