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Understanding Pregnancy Risks: Oral Sex and Safe Period Concerns

Pregnancy probability Hello doctor, I would like to ask a question. After my girlfriend performed oral sex today, there was some residual semen in her mouth, and she rinsed her mouth with water afterward. About 20 minutes later, when we kissed, it’s possible that some residual se...


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

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Am I Pregnant? Understanding Risks of Non-Penetrative Sex

Can I get pregnant? Hello doctor, my boyfriend and I usually engage in manual stimulation, where he inserts his fingers into my vagina, and sometimes I help him with manual stimulation as well. We have never had direct genital contact without clothes. About two to three months ag...


Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, the likelihood of pregnancy should be low. If your period does not arrive in another week, it is advisable to see a gynecologist. Wishing you good health.

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Chlamydia Infection: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Fertility Concerns

Chlamydia infection and treatment? Hello, doctor. My wife had a serum test before pregnancy after our marriage, and her IgG value for Chlamydia was 37 AU/ml, suggesting a possible infection. The gynecology clinic prescribed Azithromycin 250 mg (one tablet twice a day) for three d...


Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, a positive IgG for Chlamydia indicates a past infection. Sometimes, it can lead to pelvic adhesions, which may cause infertility, but this is not always the case. Therefore, it is advisable to continue monitoring in your original unit while trying to conceive. Wishing you ...

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Can Pre-Ejaculate Fluid Cause Pregnancy? Your Questions Answered

Contact with pre-ejaculatory fluid? Hello Doctor, my menstrual period was from March 12 to March 18. On March 17, when I was intimate with my boyfriend, his finger may have come into contact with a small amount of pre-ejaculate fluid (not certain), and then he penetrated my vagin...


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

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Understanding Delayed Menstruation: Can You Rule Out Pregnancy?

Menstrual delay Hello doctor, my period is 6 days late. My last cycle was from February 28 to March 3, and the one before that was from January 27 to January 31. My last sexual intercourse was on March 17 without a condom. I took a pregnancy test on April 3, not using first morni...


Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, the probability of pregnancy should be low; you can observe for now. Wishing you good health.

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Missed Period After Taking Emergency Contraceptive: What to Know

After taking the emergency contraceptive pill, my period has not arrived? On the morning of April 4th, I got my period for the first day (it just started, so the flow is light). That night, I had intercourse with ejaculation. On the morning of April 5th, around 8 AM, I took a sin...


Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, it should be safe during the fertile window, and emergency contraception can sometimes cause irregular bleeding. Just monitor the situation. Wishing you good health.

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Understanding Delayed Menstruation: Pregnancy Testing and Next Steps

Menstrual delay Hello doctor, my period is 6 days late. My last cycle was from February 28 to March 3, and the one before that was from January 27 to January 31. My last sexual intercourse was on March 17 without protection. I took a pregnancy test on April 3, not using first mor...


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

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Understanding Post-Coital Contraception: Effects and Pregnancy Risks Explained

After a condom broke, taking emergency contraception did not result in any side effects or heavy bleeding? Hello, doctor. My menstrual cycle is regular, approximately 29 days. My last period started on March 20 and lasted for 6 days. I had sexual intercourse on March 30 and disco...


Dr. Zhang Kunmin Reply:
Hello, based on your description, it is not possible to determine the cause of the bleeding, and there are no specific symptoms associated with early pregnancy that can be assessed subjectively. Additionally, the effectiveness of emergency contraception is not 100%, with a failur...

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Understanding Light Bleeding Before Period: Causes and Concerns

Light bleeding 10 days before menstruation? Hello, I had sexual intercourse with my girlfriend on March 26 without using a condom, but there was only friction. Afterward, I purchased emergency contraception (Plan B) and took it within a few hours. I later realized that this was t...


Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, the bleeding is likely due to taking the emergency contraceptive pill, and you should not be pregnant. Wishing you good health.

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Understanding Pregnancy Chances After Protected Intercourse: Key Insights

Probability of Pregnancy Hello Doctor, my girlfriend's menstrual period was approximately from March 27 to March 31. We had sexual intercourse on the evening of April 2, using a condom throughout, and ejaculation occurred inside the condom. When we removed the condom, there ...


Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, that's normal; you should not be pregnant. Wishing you good health.

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Can Medications Affect Pregnancy Test Results? Understanding False Positives

Pregnancy test kit Hello doctor, my menstrual cycle started on March 18, and it usually lasts about 32-36 days. However, I tested positive with two lines (one dark and one faint) on April 4. In between, I visited a gynecologist due to inflammation and received medication for trea...


Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, it is possible that you are pregnant. Please visit a gynecologist for an examination. Wishing you good health.

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Understanding Pregnancy Chances After Protected Intercourse: Key Insights

Probability of Pregnancy Hello, doctor. My girlfriend's menstrual period was approximately from March 27 to March 31. We had sexual intercourse on the evening of April 2, using a condom throughout, and ejaculation occurred inside the condom. When we removed the condom, there...


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

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Can Oral Sex and Rinsing Lead to Pregnancy? Understanding the Risks

Oral sex followed by rinsing the mouth before engaging in oral sex again does not lead to pregnancy. Pregnancy can only occur through vaginal intercourse where sperm is deposited in the vagina? Hello, doctor. I have some questions. My menstrual cycle has been a bit irregular late...


Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, it should not be a big issue. Wishing you good health.

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Missed Birth Control Pills: Understanding Breakthrough Bleeding and Next Steps

Missed two days of birth control pills and experienced bleeding? Hello, the patient has been taking the contraceptive pill (21-day pack) for over a year. This time, she started her menstrual period on March 16 and began taking the first pill on the fifth day, March 20. However, s...


Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, it should be due to a missed dose. Just monitor the situation, but you should take additional contraceptive measures. Wishing you good health.

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Understanding Emergency Contraceptive Pills: Timing and Pregnancy Risks

Taking emergency contraceptive pills twice in one cycle? Hello, on March 22, I took emergency contraception within thirty minutes after unprotected intercourse during the fertile window. On March 31 (according to the app, this was a safe period), we were halfway through intercour...


Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, if you still haven't received it after another week, I recommend seeing a gynecologist. Wishing you good health.

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Progesterone Use in Early Pregnancy: Is It Necessary Without Bleeding?

Progesterone administration without bleeding? Hello, Doctor. I am currently pregnant. The first day of my last menstrual period was February 25, 2023. During an abdominal ultrasound on March 23, I couldn't see anything, but on March 30, the ultrasound showed a gestational sa...


Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, please follow the doctor's instructions and observe temporarily. Continue to monitor at the original unit. Wishing you good health.

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Understanding Pregnancy Chances and Implantation Bleeding

Probability of Pregnancy Hello Doctor, my menstrual cycle is about 35 days. My period in January was from January 12 to January 18, and in February it was from February 18 to February 24. I had unprotected intercourse on February 5 and February 6 (withdrawal method was used). I e...


Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, you should not be pregnant. Please observe for two weeks. If your period still does not come, it is recommended to see a gynecologist. Wishing you good health.

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Understanding Condom Use and Pregnancy Concerns in Irregular Cycles

Condom use My girlfriend had her period on February 18, and we had intercourse on February 28. We used a condom throughout the entire time, did not remove it, and did not ejaculate inside. I handled the condom after pulling out. However, it has been two months, and my girlfriend ...


Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, you should not be pregnant, but you can take a pregnancy test to be sure. Wishing you good health.

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Understanding Pregnancy Chances and Implantation Bleeding: Key Insights

Probability of Pregnancy Hello, Doctor. My menstrual cycle is about 35 days. My period in January was from January 12 to January 18, and in February, it was from February 18 to February 24. I had unprotected intercourse on February 5 and February 6. I experienced light bleeding (...


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

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Impact of Medications on Pregnancy: Concerns About Alpraline Use

Effects of Medications During Pregnancy Hello, doctor. My husband and I had intercourse around mid-February, and I later found out I was pregnant. I took half a tablet of ALPRALINE on March 1 and March 13, and I only confirmed my pregnancy on March 21. Will this affect the fetus?


Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, your classification is D. Since you have taken a very small dose, it should still be acceptable. However, it is recommended that you discuss this with your obstetrician-gynecologist. Wishing you good health.

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