Managing Missed Birth Control Pills: What to Do After Forgetting
Contraceptive Pills - Management of Missed Doses After Stopping the Medication Hello Doctor, I have been taking the 21-day oral contraceptive pill for 7 months now, and I usually use dual contraception methods. However, I forgot to start the new pack after a 7-day break last time...
Dr. Zhang Kunmin Reply:
Hello, Oral contraceptives (COCs) must be taken at the same time every day. Correct usage can achieve a 99% effectiveness rate in preventing pregnancy. It is important to avoid missing doses, especially during the first 12 days of the regimen, as missing doses can significantly...[Read More] Managing Missed Birth Control Pills: What to Do After Forgetting
How to Manage Birth Control Pills After Taking Emergency Contraception
How to take emergency contraception after using pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP)? Q1: I would like to ask the doctor, on March 14, my period was about to end (the day before it ended) and it was the 6th day of taking the oral contraceptive pill for the first time. I had unprotecte...
Dr. Huang Yuande Reply:
Q1: If taken regularly, the chances of becoming pregnant while using oral contraceptives are very low. However, it is essential to take them daily for them to be effective during that cycle. Q2: Yes. Q3: Yes.[Read More] How to Manage Birth Control Pills After Taking Emergency Contraception
Using Emergency Contraceptives After Regular Birth Control: Risks and Guidance
Taking emergency contraception after using pre-exposure prophylaxis? I would like to ask the doctor: My girlfriend's period was about to end on March 14 (the day before it ended), and that day was the 6th day of her first use of the combined oral contraceptive pill. We had u...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, bleeding may be related to taking emergency contraceptive pills. Please continue taking your regular contraceptive pills without interruption. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Using Emergency Contraceptives After Regular Birth Control: Risks and Guidance
Can Royal Jelly Affect the Effectiveness of Birth Control Pills?
Is it safe to take royal jelly while on the contraceptive pill, Yaz? Hello, doctor. I usually take the 21-day oral contraceptive pill (Yueji). I would like to ask if taking royal jelly (Healthy Care) will affect the effectiveness of the contraceptive pill. Also, should I take the...
Dr. Zhang Kunmin Reply:
Hello, Medications that may interact with oral contraceptives include: 1. Antibiotics (Penicillin, Cephalosporins, Erythromycin, Sulfonamides, Bactrim, Chloramphenicol) - These may reduce the gut flora that aids in absorption, thereby decreasing the effectiveness of contracep...[Read More] Can Royal Jelly Affect the Effectiveness of Birth Control Pills?
Can Switching from Birth Control to Limicin Lead to Pregnancy?
Will taking half of the medication before switching to Lymecycline affect pregnancy? This month, I have been experiencing dark brown discharge, so I went to see a gynecologist who said this is due to the use of hemostatic medication (Limeixin) and advised me to stop taking the or...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, taking contraceptive pills before the 28th provides contraceptive protection, but after that, it is no longer effective. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Can Switching from Birth Control to Limicin Lead to Pregnancy?
Understanding Birth Control Pills: Effectiveness and Safety Concerns
Contraceptive pill issues / Probability of pregnancy Hello, I would like to ask a few questions. This is my first time taking the oral contraceptive pill (Alesse, 21 pills). After finishing the first pack, during the seven days of waiting for my period without taking the pills, w...
Dr. Zhang Kunmin Reply:
Hello, the combined oral contraceptive (COC) must be taken at the same time every day. When taken correctly, it can achieve a 99% effectiveness in preventing pregnancy. If your timing is only slightly off, and you stop taking it for a short period, it may still remain effective. ...[Read More] Understanding Birth Control Pills: Effectiveness and Safety Concerns
Can You Get Pregnant While Using Condoms? Understanding Your Risks
Can I get pregnant? If you have been using condoms consistently and correctly during intercourse, and your menstrual cycle is regular as indicated by your phone, the likelihood of pregnancy is very low. Since you have checked for any breakage or leakage of the condom after each u...
Dr. Huang Zifei Reply:
Dear 00, Using condoms consistently and having regular menstrual cycles significantly reduces the chance of pregnancy. However, if you engage in sexual activity more than three times a week, using emergency contraception or an intrauterine device (IUD) with a five-year efficacy ...[Read More] Can You Get Pregnant While Using Condoms? Understanding Your Risks
Does Doxacillin Antibiotic Affect Birth Control Pill Effectiveness?
The antibiotic dicloxacillin 250 mg/capsule BID may affect the efficacy of oral contraceptives? Hello, doctor. I have been taking the regular oral contraceptive pill for a year. On February 17, I consulted a physician who prescribed me the antibiotic dicloxacillin 250 mg, which I...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, it generally does not have an impact. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Does Doxacillin Antibiotic Affect Birth Control Pill Effectiveness?
Missed Period After Stopping Birth Control: What to Do Next?
Delayed menstruation after discontinuing contraceptive pills? Hello, I have been taking oral contraceptive pills for a year and have decided to take a one-month break. However, after my period ended, I have not had my period for a month (excluding the possibility of pregnancy). C...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, you should start taking the medication on the fifth day of your menstrual period. Wait for another week, and if your period still hasn't arrived, it is advisable to see a gynecologist. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Missed Period After Stopping Birth Control: What to Do Next?
Understanding Abnormal Vaginal Bleeding: Causes and Concerns
Non-cyclic long-term vaginal bleeding? Hello, Doctor. Since February 14th until now (February 23rd), I have been experiencing abnormal vaginal bleeding, which is bright red in color. Initially, the amount was similar to what I would expect on the 4th or 5th day of my normal menst...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, if you finish your current birth control pills and continue taking them next month but still experience abnormal bleeding, it is recommended to return to the obstetrics and gynecology department for an examination. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Understanding Abnormal Vaginal Bleeding: Causes and Concerns
Missed Birth Control Pills: What to Do for Effective Contraception
Missed birth control pill? On February 11 and 12, I went back to my hometown for the New Year and forgot to bring my medication, so I didn't take my pills for two days. Later, on February 13 and 14, I took two pills each day. I experienced continuous bleeding from February 1...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, you can start taking contraceptive pills on the fifth day after your menstrual period begins. Wishing you good health![Read More] Missed Birth Control Pills: What to Do for Effective Contraception
Long-Term Effects of Birth Control Pills on Ovarian Health
Contraceptive pill issues Hello Dr. Tsao, I started taking the combined oral contraceptive pill (28 pills) because I was diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), and I have been taking it for at least 4-5 years now. I would like to inquire about any potential effects of l...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, taking birth control pills is primarily for regulating menstruation and generally does not affect the ovaries. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Long-Term Effects of Birth Control Pills on Ovarian Health
Missed Birth Control Pills: What to Do Next?
Missed taking the oral contraceptive pill? Your girlfriend has been taking the oral contraceptive pill (Yaz) for about five months. She took the last white pill on February 7, and then forgot to take the pills for days 8, 9, and 10. Today, her period has ended, and she remembered...
Dr. Zhang Kunmin Reply:
Hello, Your inquiry is addressed as follows: Each type of combined oral contraceptive (COC) comes in different formulations, and it is important to take the pills as directed. If you forget to take a pill, you should take it as soon as you remember, and continue taking the next...[Read More] Missed Birth Control Pills: What to Do Next?
Missed Birth Control Pills: What to Do and Expect for Your Cycle
Contraceptive pill issues? Hello doctor, I have been taking the contraceptive pill (Qilian) but forgot to take it for three days. Can I stop taking the pills and wait for my period to come on the fifth day, then start the next month's pack? Will my period be irregular?
Dr. Zhang Kunmin Reply:
Hello, Each type of combined oral contraceptive pill comes in different formulations. It is important to take the contraceptive pills as directed. If you forget to take a pill, you should take it as soon as you remember, and continue taking the next pill at the usual time. If y...[Read More] Missed Birth Control Pills: What to Do and Expect for Your Cycle
Should You Take an Extra Birth Control Pill After Vomiting?
If you vomit after taking birth control pills, do you need to take an additional dose? Hello Doctor: I have been taking the oral contraceptive pill (Kyliean) for almost a year. Recently, I developed gastroenteritis, and about an hour after taking the eighth pill, I vomited due to...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, get a booster shot just in case. Wishing you good health![Read More] Should You Take an Extra Birth Control Pill After Vomiting?
Emergency Contraceptive Pills: Missed Doses and What to Do Next
Issues with emergency contraceptive pills (missed doses and catch-up doses) Hello, doctor. I have been taking the oral contraceptive pill "Yueyi" (this is my first time using it, and I started on the fifth day of my menstrual cycle). I have just completed 7 days of usag...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, please do not take it anymore. Start taking the contraceptive pills again when your next menstrual period arrives. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Emergency Contraceptive Pills: Missed Doses and What to Do Next
Understanding Birth Control Pills: Timing and Options for Women
Questions related to oral contraceptives? Hello, doctor. I would like to ask if taking emergency contraceptive pills after the onset of menstruation induced by menstrual induction medication will be effective for contraception during that menstrual cycle. Additionally, I would li...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, taking it can provide contraceptive effects; you can take Diane 35. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Understanding Birth Control Pills: Timing and Options for Women
Does Chewing or Dissolving Emergency Contraceptive Pills Affect Their Efficacy?
Emergency contraceptive pills should not be crushed or dissolved? Hello, I have been taking the oral contraceptive pill [Kylian] for over a year. I recently came across an article discussing whether crushing the pill affects its efficacy, and a doctor responded that it does not. ...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Generally, it does not have an impact. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Does Chewing or Dissolving Emergency Contraceptive Pills Affect Their Efficacy?
Understanding Pregnancy Chances After Missed Birth Control Pills
Probability of Pregnancy Hello Doctor, my last menstrual period was between December 12 and December 16. At that time, I had been taking the oral contraceptive pill, Marvelon, continuously for five months. However, on December 25, I went on a trip with my boyfriend and we had unp...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, you should not be pregnant. Wait a few more days to see if your period arrives. If it still doesn't come, I recommend seeing a gynecologist. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Understanding Pregnancy Chances After Missed Birth Control Pills
Risk of Pregnancy After Condom Slippage During Ovulation
Condom slippage during ovulation period? My girlfriend and I had sexual intercourse on January 2nd, and we took precautions. However, at the end of the second ejaculation, I noticed that the condom was stuck at the opening, and the semen inside had already flowed out, but I am un...
Dr. Zhang Kunmin Reply:
Hello, the failure rate of using condoms as a sole method of contraception is over 5%, which makes it less reliable compared to other methods. Generally, it is not recommended to rely solely on condoms for contraception. Emergency contraceptive pills are not 100% effective either...[Read More] Risk of Pregnancy After Condom Slippage During Ovulation