Premenstrual syndrome, Obstetrics and Gynecology FAQ

Is it pregnancy? Hello doctor, I apologize for bothering you again. Regarding the situation from yesterday, my girlfriend and I had sexual intercourse on July 18th. We used a condom, but it accidentally broke at the end (although I did not ejaculate). We did not continue afterwar...

Am I pregnant? Your girlfriend's last menstrual period was from July 8 to July 13, with an average cycle of 28 to 33 days. The estimated ovulation date was on the 25th. They had protected intercourse on the 18th, but the condom broke, although there was no ejaculation, and s...

The condom got lost inside? Hello doctor, this afternoon I had intercourse with my girlfriend twice, both times using a condom. During the first time, when I was about to ejaculate, the condom was at the entrance of her vagina, but I pulled out and ejaculated inside the condom. D...

Left lower abdominal pain and it feels slightly larger than the right lower abdomen? During the ovulation period on July 2, I experienced alternating abdominal pain on both sides (with more pronounced sharp pain in the left lower abdomen), diarrhea, and brownish discharge with bl...

Delayed menstruation? If a woman performs oral sex and then mixes saliva with prostate fluid, spitting it onto the penis, and the male partner subsequently uses that hand (either partially dry or fully dry) to insert into the vagina, and the woman experiences a delayed menstrual ...

Are you pregnant? Hello Doctor, I am currently trying to conceive. My menstrual cycle is about 28-35 days, and I experience severe premenstrual syndrome before my period, including fatigue, increased discharge, breast tenderness, pain on both sides of my abdomen, lower back pain,...

(Transgender-related) Questions regarding Female-to-Male HRT? Hello Dr. Chang, I would like to ask you about the suitability of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for transgender individuals in physiological females with elevated androgen levels. My situation is that I identify a...

Is it implantation symptoms or premenstrual syndrome? Menstruation usually occurs on the 25th or 26th. On the 14th, there was unprotected intercourse without ejaculation, and on the 18th, the female experienced some mild lower abdominal pain. Could this be a symptom of implantati...

Can I get pregnant? Your girlfriend visited from March 29 to April 4. On April 5, you had unprotected intercourse for 5 to 10 minutes (without ejaculation), and then used protection afterward. Over the past few days, your girlfriend has been feeling very tired and nauseous. Could...

Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) Hello doctor, my period is two days late. For the past few days, my underwear has been damp, but I'm not sure if it's urine. I noticed one or two instances of white, sticky discharge in the last couple of days. Could this be a sign that my pe...

Pregnancy test probability Hello, doctor. Today marks the 25th day since the last sexual intercourse. I used a commercially available pregnancy test with morning urine, and the result showed a single clear line. I would like to ask the doctor the following questions: 1. Given t...

Emergency contraceptive pills and Tylenol? Hello, doctor. I often experience headaches and also have premenstrual syndrome. I feel very uncomfortable with headaches from two days before my period until the second day of my period, so I take extra-strength Tylenol or fast-acting t...

Can hormonal contraceptives be used to improve conditions like adenomyosis and ovarian cysts? Hello Doctor, currently my symptoms include: palpitations, rapid heartbeat, chest tightness, anxiety, chills, insomnia, tinnitus, gastroenteritis, and night sweats waking me up with feve...

Drug side effects? Hello Doctor: About a week ago, I visited a gynecologist due to irregular menstrual bleeding. The doctor prescribed "Norethindrone 5mg," which I was instructed to take once in the morning and once in the evening for 10 days. I stopped bleeding the day...

Drug side effects? Hello, Doctor: A little over a week ago, I visited a gynecologist due to irregular menstrual bleeding. The doctor prescribed "Norethindrone 5mg," which I was instructed to take once in the morning and once in the evening for 10 days. I stopped bleedin...

Endometriosis First of all, I am a transgender individual who has been on hormone therapy for over five years. While on medication, I experienced symptoms similar to premenstrual syndrome, and over the past year, I have also had abdominal pain, particularly in the lower left abdo...

Occasional abdominal discomfort and cramping raises concerns about the possibility of pregnancy? Last month, my menstrual cycle suddenly became irregular. I usually have a regular period that starts around the 25th of each month with a cycle of about 30 days. However, on December...

Is it pregnancy or just premenstrual syndrome (PMS)? I had my period from October 1 to October 4 and again from October 27 to October 31. I expect my next period to start on November 27. Since November 4, I have had sexual intercourse every 3-4 days, with the last time being on N...

Regarding pregnancy testing? Hello Doctor, on the night of November 4th, I had unprotected intercourse with ejaculation outside, and since it was during my ovulation period, I took the emergency contraceptive pill on the morning of November 5th. Today, November 15th, I took a pre...

Is brown discharge considered menstruation? Doctor, I apologize, but my period was over a month late last month, and this month it is about 8 days late. However, the situation is not quite normal; the flow has decreased, and it is still brown discharge, not yet turning red. It la...