Understanding Emergency and Regular Birth Control Pills: Your Questions Answered
Emergency contraceptive pill issues On the morning of April 29, I took the emergency contraceptive pill and also purchased a regular contraceptive pill. On the evening of May 3, I noticed bleeding that resembled my menstrual period, along with abdominal discomfort, so I started t...
Dr. Zhang Kunmin Reply:
Hello, based on your description, I recommend that you first get a medical examination to check for pregnancy before deciding whether to continue taking the medication. Thank you! Wishing you safety and health. Dr. Chang[Read More] Understanding Emergency and Regular Birth Control Pills: Your Questions Answered
Will My Period Come After Taking Emergency Contraceptive Pills?
Will I get my period after taking emergency contraception if I am pregnant? If a doctor performed internal ejaculation and you took the emergency contraceptive pill but it has been more than 72 hours since ovulation and your period has not arrived, it is possible that you could b...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, to determine if you are pregnant, you should wait 12 days after intercourse to take a pregnancy test. If the test is negative after 12 days, it indicates that you are not pregnant. Wishing you good health![Read More] Will My Period Come After Taking Emergency Contraceptive Pills?
Emergency Contraceptive Pills: Understanding Pregnancy Risks and Menstrual Cycles
Emergency contraceptive pills (ECPs) pregnancy rate? Hello, doctor. My last menstrual period started on April 20. The reason for this period was that I took emergency contraception on April 14 (I had my period once at the end of March). After having unprotected intercourse on May...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, the emergency contraceptive pill may not guarantee that your period will come at a specific time. If your pregnancy test is negative, you can just monitor your situation. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Emergency Contraceptive Pills: Understanding Pregnancy Risks and Menstrual Cycles
Understanding Irregular Periods After Two Years on Birth Control Pills
After taking the contraceptive pill Diane for two years and four months, there is no menstrual period? Hello Doctor: I have been taking the contraceptive pill Diane for about two years. After stopping the medication, my menstrual flow has decreased to only the amount of a bottle ...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, please continue to observe. Next month, check if the menstrual flow is normal. If it is still abnormal and the flow is less, I recommend seeing a gynecologist to adjust your menstrual cycle. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Understanding Irregular Periods After Two Years on Birth Control Pills
Understanding Pregnancy Chances After Unprotected Intercourse: A Guide
Probability of Pregnancy Hello, Doctor. My menstrual cycle is usually around the end of the month. My period in February was from February 20 to February 23, and in March, it was from March 28 to March 31. I had unprotected intercourse with my boyfriend on April 4 (without a cond...
Dr. Liu Fuping Reply:
Emergency contraception should not be used as a regular birth control method! Emergency contraceptive pills typically utilize high doses of progestin to disrupt the natural hormonal fluctuations in a woman's body, which means they suppress or delay ovulation to reduce the ch...[Read More] Understanding Pregnancy Chances After Unprotected Intercourse: A Guide
Understanding Side Effects of Birth Control Pills: Bleeding and Vaginal Issues
Contraceptive pill issue: I recently started taking Yaz, but I've experienced more than just spotting and mild vaginal inflammation? Hello Dr. Tsao, I have a few questions to ask. I am currently taking the contraceptive pill "Yueji" for the first time, starting on ...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, if you have your period within a week after finishing the birth control pills, you can start the next pack on the fifth day. Regarding any endocrine issues, if you experience discomfort, it is advisable to consult a gynecologist. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Understanding Side Effects of Birth Control Pills: Bleeding and Vaginal Issues
Am I Pregnant? Understanding Post-Coital Contraception and Symptoms
Fear of being pregnant? If a doctor performed internal ejaculation and the emergency contraceptive pill was taken more than 72 hours after ovulation, is there still a possibility of fertilization and pregnancy? If the abdomen feels increasingly larger, does that indicate pregnanc...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, emergency contraception is more effective within 72 hours; its efficacy decreases after that time. You can take a pregnancy test 12 days after intercourse to determine if you are pregnant. If it has been more than 12 days, you can still try testing. Wishing you good health...[Read More] Am I Pregnant? Understanding Post-Coital Contraception and Symptoms
Understanding Metina: Is It an Effective Contraceptive?
Contraceptive delay medication I visited a gynecologist who prescribed me a medication called Metina (the doctor mentioned it is a contraceptive pill, one white and one orange) to take from April 21 to May 4. During this period, I had sexual intercourse on the morning of May 5, w...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, it is just a menstrual regulation medication and does not have contraceptive effects. It is recommended to take emergency contraception just in case. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Understanding Metina: Is It an Effective Contraceptive?
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.[Read More] Should You Take Emergency Contraceptive Pills If Your Period Starts?
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.[Read More] Can You Get Pregnant After Taking Emergency Contraceptive Pills?
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...[Read More] Can Emergency Contraceptive Pills Delay Your Period? Understanding Your Cycle
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.[Read More] Effectiveness of Emergency Contraceptive Pills and Pregnancy Risk
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.[Read More] Can You Get Pregnant After Taking Emergency Contraceptive Pills?
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...[Read More] Is It Safe to Take Emergency Contraceptive Pills Multiple Times?
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.[Read More] Emergency Contraception: Understanding Your Risks and Options
Effectiveness of Emergency Contraceptive Pills After Nutrient Supplement Intake
Taking emergency contraceptive pills earlier than scheduled with nutritional supplements? Hello, doctor. I would like to inquire about my girlfriend. She took the first pack of emergency contraceptive pills (Ella 24+4) on April 12, but she started taking them from the 12th pill i...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, it does not have contraceptive effects; it only regulates menstruation. After finishing the pack, wait until the fifth day of your period to start the next pack of birth control pills. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Effectiveness of Emergency Contraceptive Pills After Nutrient Supplement Intake
Do Nutritional Supplements Affect Birth Control Pill Effectiveness?
Issues with contraceptive pills and dietary supplements? Hello, I would like to ask if active folic acid, catechin capsules, and sustained-release vitamin C will affect the effectiveness of the contraceptive pill (Yasmin)? Or is there a specific time interval that should be maint...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, it should not have any impact. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Do Nutritional Supplements Affect Birth Control Pill Effectiveness?
Emergency Contraception: Understanding Effectiveness and Concerns
Emergency contraceptive pill Hello, doctor. After an intimate moment with my boyfriend, I discovered that the condom had broken and there was residual sperm inside. I took the emergency contraceptive pill within two hours. The next day, I noticed a thicker, clear, mucus-like disc...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, you should not be pregnant. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Emergency Contraception: Understanding Effectiveness and Concerns
Emergency Contraception: Understanding Menstrual Changes and Bleeding
Will menstruation occur after taking emergency contraception? The menstrual period ended on the 13th, and intercourse with ejaculation occurred on the 21st, followed by taking one emergency contraceptive pill. Ovulation occurred on the 28th, and there was bleeding on the same day...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, it could be ovulatory bleeding, or it may be related to the emergency contraceptive pill. It's best to monitor the situation for now. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Emergency Contraception: Understanding Menstrual Changes and Bleeding
Missed Period After Emergency Contraceptive: What to Know
After engaging in risky behavior and taking emergency contraception, menstruation has not occurred? Hello Doctor: My menstrual cycle is generally close to the end of the month. My period in February was from February 20 to February 23, and in March it was from March 28 to March 3...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, the two instances of bleeding may be related to taking emergency contraception. Just monitor the situation. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Missed Period After Emergency Contraceptive: What to Know