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How Long Can Sperm Survive Outside the Body?

Sperm can survive for up to five days in the female reproductive tract after ejaculation, depending on various Hello Doctor: How long can sperm survive outside the body? How long does it take for them to die? Thank you, Doctor.


Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, if semen dries outside the body, sperm cannot survive. Wishing you good health.

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Can You Get Pregnant from Dry Humping Through Underwear?

Rubbing through underwear? I would like to ask the doctor: Three months ago, I had intimate contact (rubbing against each other with underwear on, and there was a small amount of semen on the underwear). However, I have had my period regularly every 28 days since then. Is it poss...


Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, if you have your period, it usually means you are not pregnant. Wishing you good health.

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Understanding Pregnancy Chances: Insights on Safe Intimacy Practices

Probability of Pregnancy Hello Doctor: Last month on July 12, my girlfriend's menstruation was almost over (her period started around July 8). On July 12, we engaged in some intimate activity; my finger only penetrated the vaginal opening slightly (for about 15 seconds) and ...


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

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Can You Get Pregnant from Touching After Semen Contact?

Are you pregnant? Hello doctor, may I ask if semen on my hand is wiped off with tissue, and then my hand touches a woman's genital area (without penetration), could this lead to pregnancy? I realized this afterward and immediately took a shower.


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

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Can You Get Pregnant from Fingering and Oral Sex? Expert Insights

Can I get pregnant? 1. In the scenario described, the likelihood of pregnancy is very low, but not impossible. Pregnancy can occur if sperm from the male's bodily fluids comes into contact with the vaginal canal. However, since there was no vaginal intercourse, the risk is s...


Dr. Lin Xinwang Reply:
Hello: 1. If there is contact with semen or fluid, there is a possibility of pregnancy, although the likelihood is lower. If you are concerned about pregnancy, please take a pregnancy test two weeks after sexual intercourse. 2. If there is abnormal vaginal bleeding, it is recomme...

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Do I Need Emergency Contraception After Unprotected Intercourse?

Can I get pregnant? On July 26, I had some genital rubbing with my boyfriend without using a condom, and he only penetrated a little (about the tip of the penis). I'm not sure if there was any pre-ejaculate fluid present. Later, my boyfriend masturbated and ejaculated on my ...


Dr. Zhang Kunmin Reply:
Hello, the questioner: There is a possibility of pregnancy even if ejaculation has not occurred, as pre-ejaculatory fluid may contain sperm. It is recommended to check for pregnancy if your period is more than a week late. Thank you! Wishing you peace and health. Dr. Chang

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Is There a Chance of Pregnancy After Unprotected Intercourse?

Is there a possibility of pregnancy? Hello Doctor: My menstrual period started on July 16 and I had intercourse on the sixth day, July 21 (on this day there was only a little menstrual blood left, but mostly brownish discharge). We did not use a condom and practiced withdrawal, b...


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

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Can You Get Pregnant from Finger Contact During Menstrual Cycle?

The probability of non-penetrative sexual activity? If it is around 14 days before your menstrual period, you are likely in the luteal phase of your menstrual cycle, which is generally considered a time when you are less likely to conceive. However, if the male partner's fin...


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

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Can I Be Pregnant? Understanding Pregnancy Tests and Ovulation

Pregnancy test questions? Hello doctor, I am unsure if I came into contact with semen on June 8. My menstrual period was from July 5 to July 11, and the flow was normal. I took pregnancy tests on July 3 and July 13, both of which were negative. On July 13, I also used an ovulatio...


Dr. Huang Yuande Reply:
1. It shouldn't be. 2. If the urine is left to soak for too long, a faint second line may appear, which does not indicate a true pregnancy.

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Can You Get Pregnant If Semen Leaks During Safe Period?

Semen ejaculation? The first day of menstruation was on the 11th, and intercourse occurred on the 15th in the missionary position. The male partner used a condom and ejaculated inside the condom. After withdrawal, some semen was found to have leaked out and was on both partners&#...


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

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Am I at Risk of Pregnancy While on Birth Control Pills?

Can I get pregnant? Hello doctor, I have been taking the oral contraceptive pill (Yueh-Chi) and I am currently on my second pack. I have been taking the pills at the regular time, occasionally taking them half an hour late. Last month, I finished the first pack and my cycle was 3...


Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, taking emergency contraceptive pills beforehand should be safe, and there is no need to take them afterward. Wishing you good health.

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Can You Get Pregnant from Finger Contact with Semen?

If fingers that have come into contact with semen are dried and then inserted into the vagina, is there a possibility of pregnancy? Hello, doctor. I would like to ask, on the last day of my menstrual period, if I accidentally got semen on my fingers and then inserted my fingers i...


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

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Can You Get Pregnant from External Ejaculation? Common Concerns Explained

The probability of pregnancy with external ejaculation? Hello, Dr. Tsao. I apologize for bothering you with a troubling and anxious question. I would like to ask you: (1) If my partner is sitting on the toilet and ejaculates on my chest, with a little bit splashing onto the vulva...


Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, I don't think so. Wishing you good health.

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Can You Get Pregnant from Indirect Contact? Understanding the Risks

Is there a chance of getting pregnant? On July 12, I had intimate contact with my girlfriend (without genital contact), only helping each other with manual stimulation to satisfy physiological needs. However, it seems her hand may have come into contact with semen. After finishin...


Dr. Chen Zhiyu Reply:
Please monitor your partner's menstrual cycle. If there is a delay, you can either take a home pregnancy test or visit a gynecologist for a consultation. Thank you.

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Can You Get Pregnant If Semen Leaks from a Condom?

The semen is leaking out of the tip of the condom? If you used a condom throughout intercourse and it did not break, the risk of pregnancy is significantly reduced. However, if semen leaked from the base of the condom after withdrawal and came into contact with your girlfriend&#x...


Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, since there has been some leakage, it's advisable to monitor the situation. If you're concerned, I recommend taking emergency contraception just in case. Wishing you good health.

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Can Stress Delay Your Period and Affect Pregnancy Chances?

If you missed your period last month due to stress, it is possible to become pregnant this month if you engage in sexual intercourse, especially if you are ovulating. Stress can affect your menstrual cycle, but if you have unprotected sex during your fertile window, there is a ri...


Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, the chances of pregnancy should be low. If your period still hasn't arrived after another week, it is advisable to see a gynecologist. Wishing you good health.

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Can You Get Pregnant from Intimate Contact? Common Concerns Explained

Can I get pregnant? Hello, doctor. After having intimate contact with my boyfriend, I performed oral sex on him, and he had some discharge, possibly semen. After swallowing it, I continued oral sex, so his genital area was completely wet. Later, he masturbated without ejaculating...


Dr. Zhang Kunmin Reply:
Hello, based on your description, it is difficult to assess the chances of pregnancy. However, as long as there are active sperm present in the vagina during the ovulation period, there is still a possibility of pregnancy regardless of the method. It is advisable to take appropri...

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Post-Sexual Pain: Understanding Discomfort After Endometriosis Surgery

Post-coital dyspareunia? Hello, doctor. I would like to ask a question. I have been suffering from endometriosis for many years and have been on medication to manage and relieve the pain. Last year, the medication was no longer effective in controlling the pain, and after careful...


Dr. Huang Yuande Reply:
There may be issues with insufficient secretion and inadequate lubrication; consider using a lubricant or applying a hormone-containing cream.

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Why Do You Experience Discharge Right After Sex?

Secretions After engaging in sexual intercourse, it is common for some vaginal secretions to be expelled shortly afterward. This can occur due to several reasons, including the natural lubrication produced during arousal, the presence of semen, and the body's way of clearing...


Dr. Lin Xinwang Reply:
Hello, Miss Dou: After ejaculation, semen undergoes a liquefaction process, so there will be secretions released after sexual intercourse. If there is no particular discomfort, this is a normal phenomenon.

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Could It Be Implantation Bleeding? Understanding Early Pregnancy Signs

Is it implantation bleeding? On June 16 and June 21, my girlfriend and I had sexual intercourse, and we used condoms throughout. On June 16, I wiped her body and I’m unsure if I came into contact with any semen. After wiping, I also touched her genital area (with penetration). On...


Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, it is possible that your menstrual period is approaching. Please monitor your symptoms. Wishing you good health.

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