Understanding Abnormal Mid-Cycle Bleeding: Causes and Concerns for Women
Abnormal bleeding Hello Dr. Chen, I am unmarried and have a steady partner. There is no history of cancer in my family. My menstrual cycle is approximately 27 to 32 days. However, in the past two to three years, I have experienced abnormal bleeding in the middle of my cycle (som...
Dr. Chen Changfu Reply:
Dear online friend, Hello! The descriptions provided by healthcare professionals regarding disease symptoms and medical visits are concise yet clear. From your account, it is evident that you have sought medical attention wisely. After an examination and ultrasound by a gynecol...[Read More] Understanding Abnormal Mid-Cycle Bleeding: Causes and Concerns for Women
Understanding Weight Gain Before Menstruation: Causes and Concerns
Weight gain? Hello, doctor! Why do I have an increased appetite before my period, feeling unsatisfied after eating, which leads to weight gain, and then my weight returns to normal after my period ends? Is this considered a problem? I got my first period in the ninth grade; at wh...
Dr. Peng Yiguo Reply:
1. The period following ovulation is referred to as the luteal phase. During this time, there are changes in carbohydrate metabolism and glucose tolerance, which can lead to a diabetic effect, resulting in increased appetite. Weight gain during this phase is partly due to fluid r...[Read More] Understanding Weight Gain Before Menstruation: Causes and Concerns
Understanding Abdominal Pain and Symptoms Before Menstruation: A Guide for Women
excuse me? Hello Dr. Jan: I experience dull pain in my lower abdomen before each menstrual period, particularly on one day when it feels especially uncomfortable. After that, I gradually notice some premenstrual symptoms, and my period usually arrives about 14 days later. However...
Dr. Zhan Deqin Reply:
Hello: 1. Many people experience premenstrual syndrome, including abdominal pain, breast tenderness, and mood swings, which are generally not harmful to the body. 2. Your abdominal pain on September 29 may be caused by ovulation. 3. However, your menstrual cycle is somewhat irreg...[Read More] Understanding Abdominal Pain and Symptoms Before Menstruation: A Guide for Women
Understanding Breast Pain and Swelling Before Menstruation
Chest tightness or chest pain? Hello, I would like to ask a question. Two weeks before my period, I feel uncomfortable all over my body and experience a sensation of swelling, especially in my breasts. Not only do they feel particularly swollen, but there are also lumps that can ...
Dr. Wang Jionglang Reply:
Ms. Maggie, the issues you are experiencing are common symptoms among young urban working women, medically referred to as "premenstrual syndrome" (PMS). The symptoms you described align well with the characteristics of PMS. I recommend consulting a gynecologist for a lo...[Read More] Understanding Breast Pain and Swelling Before Menstruation
Understanding Preterm Labor: Should You Get Extra Ultrasounds During Pregnancy?
Obstetrics and Gynecology What is [premenstrual syndrome]? I regularly have prenatal check-ups at National Taiwan University Hospital, but I only had an ultrasound when I was five months pregnant. I heard that large hospitals typically perform ultrasounds twice during pregnancy (...
Dr. Lin Zhaopei Reply:
Preeclampsia commonly occurs in the second or third trimester of pregnancy and is a condition closely related to gestation, with potential causes linked to the immune system. For the mother, symptoms may vary in severity and can include elevated blood pressure, edema, headaches, ...[Read More] Understanding Preterm Labor: Should You Get Extra Ultrasounds During Pregnancy?