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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 several days, and if ovulation occurs shortly after menstruation, there is a chance of fe...


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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Understanding Irregular Menstrual Cycles: Could It Be Implantation Bleeding?

Menstrual irregularities Hello Doctor, my last menstrual period started on April 4th, with an average cycle of 26-28 days and lasting for 5 days, ending completely on April 12th. I had sexual intercourse on April 19th and April 26th, and only used a condom afterward. My period st...


Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, it should be your menstrual period. If you're unsure, you can take a pregnancy test. Wishing you good health.

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Should You Take Emergency Contraceptive Pills If Your Period Starts?

Emergency contraceptive pill If your period has started after you were about to purchase emergency contraception within 12 hours, you do not need to take it. Emergency contraception is intended to prevent pregnancy after unprotected intercourse, and if you are already menstruatin...


Dr. Lin Manying Reply:
Hello: If you have confirmed that your menstrual period has started, there is no need to continue taking the contraceptive pill. Hualien Hospital, Ministry of Health and Welfare, cares about your health.

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Safety of Oral Sex Lubricants During Pregnancy: What You Need to Know

Oral sex lubricant Hello, Doctor: I am currently using oral sex lubricant and have not been using any specific contraception with my husband. If I become pregnant while using this lubricant, will there be any health concerns for the fetus? Thank you. Ingredients: Water, glycerin,...


Dr. Lin Manying Reply:
Hello: The oral lubricants you mentioned will not affect the fetus. Hualien Hospital, Ministry of Health and Welfare, cares about your health.

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Can You Get Pregnant from Touching? Understanding Fertility Risks

Can I get pregnant? I would like to ask about my menstrual cycle, which is very regular. May 4th and May 5th are my ovulation days, which are considered fertile days. A male partner touched me with his hand, but I am unsure if he touched his own genitals beforehand, such as comin...


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

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How to Manage Unplanned Pregnancy Risks After Irregular Periods?

Unprotected intercourse and the desire to avoid pregnancy? Irregular menstruation, last period over two months ago, and had unprotected intercourse today. What should I do and what should I take?


Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, if you did not use complete contraception, it is recommended to visit a gynecologist to obtain emergency contraception. Wishing you good health.

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Can You Get Pregnant After Having Sex If Your Period Comes?

Can I get pregnant? I would like to ask the doctor, I had intercourse with my girlfriend last month and there was ejaculation inside her. A week later, she got her period. Does this mean she could be pregnant?


Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, the arrival of menstruation indicates that there is no pregnancy. Wishing you good health.

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Can You Get Pregnant After Taking Emergency Contraceptive Pills?

Will I get my period after taking emergency contraception if I am pregnant? If a doctor is asked whether there is a possibility of pregnancy after unprotected intercourse followed by ovulation two days later, it is important to note that sperm can survive in the female reproducti...


Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, you should not be pregnant; just monitor the situation. Wishing you good health.

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Could I Be Pregnant? Understanding Symptoms and Testing Accuracy

Pregnancy test questions? Hello doctor, I had unprotected intercourse with withdrawal on April 22. I took a pregnancy test on May 3, and it showed one line. My period usually arrives at the end of the month, but it hasn't come yet. I have been experiencing lower abdominal pa...


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

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Can Pre-Ejaculate Fluid Cause Pregnancy? Understanding the Risks

Can prostate fluid cause pregnancy? If menstruation started on April 22 and ended on April 28, and there was no sexual intercourse with your boyfriend on May 3, only mutual touching, the likelihood of pregnancy from prostate fluid on the fingers being introduced into the vagina i...


Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, you probably don't need to take emergency contraception. Wishing you good health.

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Can You Insert an IUD During Non-Menstrual Periods?

Questions about intrauterine devices (IUDs) Hello, doctor. Due to upcoming travel plans, I would like to delay my period. Is it possible to insert a contraceptive ring during a non-menstrual period? (This is my first time using it.) I will not be engaging in sexual intercourse du...


Dr. Zhang Kunmin Reply:
Hello, if the intrauterine device (IUD) is not inserted within the recommended timeframe, it may cause irregular bleeding. It is advisable to consult a physician for medication to delay menstruation. Thank you! Wishing you peace and health. Dr. Zhang

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Can Emergency Contraceptive Pills Delay Your Period? Understanding Your Cycle

Will I get my period after taking emergency contraception if I am pregnant? Doctor, I finished my period around the 10th and had unprotected intercourse on the 21st. I took an emergency contraceptive pill afterward. By the time of ovulation, have the sperm already died? However, ...


Dr. Zhang Kunmin Reply:
Hello, the effectiveness of emergency contraceptive pills is not 100%, with a failure rate of about 3%. Additionally, early pregnancy may not present specific symptoms, and subjective symptoms cannot be used to make a judgment. It is recommended to check for pregnancy if your per...

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Negative Pregnancy Tests: Understanding Possible Reasons and Next Steps

Four pregnancy tests have all returned negative results? The last menstrual period started on March 16. I had unprotected intercourse at the beginning of April, but it was withdrawal. I have been staying up late for the past few months. On April 17, I took two pregnancy tests, bo...


Dr. Chen Zhiyu Reply:
Hello, since the content does not clearly describe the symptoms of discomfort, if you have any concerns, it is recommended to visit a gynecology outpatient clinic. Thank you.

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Effectiveness of Emergency Contraceptive Pills and Pregnancy Risk

Probability of Pregnancy Your girlfriend's last menstrual period started on April 21, and today is May 1. You had sexual intercourse with a condom, but there was a suspicion of leakage around the vaginal area (the condom did not break). After that, you had two more instances...


Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, the probability should be low; just observe. Wishing you good health.

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Can You Get Pregnant After Taking Emergency Contraceptive Pills?

Postcoital contraceptive pills After my period ended on the 13th, I had unprotected intercourse on the 21st and took an emergency contraceptive pill. I didn't ovulate until the 28th, and I had unprotected intercourse again on the ovulation day but took another emergency cont...


Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, if you suspect you are pregnant, it's important to monitor the situation. Taking emergency contraception can sometimes cause irregularities in your menstrual cycle, and currently, the best approach is to observe. Wishing you good health.

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Is It Safe to Take Emergency Contraceptive Pills Multiple Times?

Is it safe to take emergency contraception pills in a short time frame? In April, my menstrual period was from April 15 to April 22. The condom broke once, and I took emergency contraception. On April 27, I started bleeding, which was similar to a second period. On May 2, the con...


Dr. Zhang Kunmin Reply:
Hello, the inquirer: If you have taken emergency contraception and then engaged in unprotected intercourse again, it is advisable to take another dose of emergency contraception. However, the effectiveness of emergency contraception is not 100%, with a failure rate of about 3%. N...

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Postpartum Hemorrhage and Uterotonics: Key Concerns for New Mothers

Postpartum hemorrhage, uterotonics? Hello, I would like to ask a few questions. I had a natural delivery on April 16, and on April 25, I experienced heavy bleeding (approximately 122g within an hour) and went to the emergency room. After an abdominal ultrasound, the doctor said t...


Dr. Zhang Kunmin Reply:
Hello, based on your description, the treatment medication should not cause side effects when used within reasonable doses. It is recommended to follow up with your physician for treatment and regular check-ups. Thank you! Wishing you peace and health. Dr. Chang

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Could Irregular Periods Affect Pregnancy Chances? Expert Insights

Will this result in pregnancy? Hello Doctor, Her menstrual cycle has always been irregular, often varying between 23, 20, 34, and 38 days. The last menstrual period started on April 2nd. We had intercourse on April 14th, but ovulation was on the 17th. We used condoms throughout...


Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, you can determine if you are pregnant by taking a urine test. If the result is negative, it generally indicates that you are not pregnant, and you can monitor your situation for a while. Wishing you good health!

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Emergency Contraception: Understanding Your Risks and Options

Emergency contraceptive pill Doctor, I finished my period on the 10th, had unprotected intercourse on the 21st, and took an emergency contraceptive pill afterward. However, ovulation occurred more than 72 hours later. Is there still a possibility of pregnancy or a fertilized egg?...


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

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Can You Get Pregnant from Indirect Contact with Semen?

Will this lead to pregnancy? The likelihood of pregnancy in this scenario is very low. Sperm must enter the vagina or come into direct contact with the vaginal opening for pregnancy to occur. Since your girlfriend used her right hand, which did not come into contact with semen, t...


Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, you should not be pregnant. Just monitor the situation for now. Wishing you good health.

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