Understanding Birth Control Pills: Usage and Pregnancy Risks Explained
Contraceptive pill issues I started taking the oral contraceptive pill, Yejih, on September 11 (first time using it). I forgot to take the second to last pill, and after researching online, I found that I could stop taking the pills and start a new pack seven days later, so I sto...
Dr. Huang Yuande Reply:
This method should still be effective in preventing pregnancy, and the likelihood of conception is low.[Read More] Understanding Birth Control Pills: Usage and Pregnancy Risks Explained
Can Missing Birth Control Pills Lead to Pregnancy Risks?
Medication issues + Is there a possibility of pregnancy? I started taking the oral contraceptive pill, Yejih, on September 11th (first time using it). I forgot to take the second to last pill, and after researching online, I found that I could stop the medication and start a new ...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, this should be fine; you are unlikely to become pregnant. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Can Missing Birth Control Pills Lead to Pregnancy Risks?
What's the Chance of Pregnancy After Unprotected Sex?
Is the probability of getting pregnant high? My menstrual period started on October 6th and usually lasts for five days, but this time it ended on October 9th. On October 9th, I had unprotected intercourse, but there was no ejaculation. Later, I noticed some semen around the vagi...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, the chances of pregnancy should be low. Wishing you good health.[Read More] What's the Chance of Pregnancy After Unprotected Sex?
First Time Taking Birth Control: Is It Effective After Unprotected Sex?
It has been six days since I started taking the oral contraceptive pill for the first time, and I had unprotected intercourse? Hello doctor, I took my first oral contraceptive pill on October 5th and finished the pack on October 10th. That evening, I had sexual intercourse with m...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, you should not be pregnant. Wishing you good health.[Read More] First Time Taking Birth Control: Is It Effective After Unprotected Sex?
Understanding Pregnancy Risks with Birth Control Pills: Your Questions Answered
The pregnancy rate associated with contraceptive pills? I started taking the oral contraceptive pill, Yejih, on the third day of my menstrual cycle (first day was September 23, started taking it on the evening of September 25). I had unprotected intercourse on September 27, Octob...
Dr. Huang Yuande Reply:
Theoretically, it only takes one sperm to achieve fertilization. It seems that you have taken emergency contraceptive pills, but it appears that they were not taken according to the standard regimen. Therefore, although the probability is low, it is still recommended to take a po...[Read More] Understanding Pregnancy Risks with Birth Control Pills: Your Questions Answered
Do Cold Medications and Supplements Affect Mercilon Birth Control?
There is no known drug interaction between the contraceptive pill Mercilon and cold medications. However, it is always advisable to consult with a healthcare professional before combining any medications to ensure safety and efficacy? Hello, I started taking Mercilon oral contrac...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, the medication you mentioned generally does not affect the effectiveness of contraception. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Do Cold Medications and Supplements Affect Mercilon Birth Control?
Understanding Birth Control Pills: Menstrual Changes and Pregnancy Risks
Contraceptive pill issues? I'm sorry to bother you, doctor. My girlfriend has been taking a 21-day oral contraceptive pill, and today is the fifth day of her pill-free interval. I would like to ask if it is normal for her not to have her period yet. She experienced brown dis...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, it is considered normal for menstruation to occur within a week after stopping medication, so you can just observe. During this time, pregnancy is unlikely. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Understanding Birth Control Pills: Menstrual Changes and Pregnancy Risks
Concerns About Birth Control Pills: Effects on Menstrual Cycle
Contraceptive pill issues If your period started on September 1st and you began taking the oral contraceptive pill, Loette 28, for two days and noticed an increase in menstrual flow and pain, stopping the medication now may affect your menstrual cycle. It is possible that discont...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, I just started taking it. Stopping the medication generally does not have an impact. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Concerns About Birth Control Pills: Effects on Menstrual Cycle
Do Common Medications Affect Oral Contraceptive Effectiveness?
Drug interactions Hello, doctor. I would like to ask if ephedrine, furosemide, Uformin, and fluoxetine will affect the efficacy of oral contraceptive pills? I have researched the literature online, but I am still concerned. Thank you for your response.
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 the contr...[Read More] Do Common Medications Affect Oral Contraceptive Effectiveness?
Understanding Birth Control Pill Side Effects and Alternatives
Oral contraceptive pill issues? Hello Doctor: I started taking the oral contraceptive pill on July 29 (the first day of my menstrual period) and I am currently on my 11th pill. My menstruation has not stopped and I am still experiencing bleeding. I also feel depressed, dizzy, and...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, you should consider changing your medication. Finish the current prescription before switching. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Understanding Birth Control Pill Side Effects and Alternatives
Can You Get Pregnant After Ovulation Without Protection?
Unprotected intercourse after ovulation? If you have been taking the oral contraceptive pill (Kiryuan) regularly for 3 to 4 months, and your last menstrual period was from August 1 to August 5, with a predicted ovulation date on August 12, the likelihood of pregnancy is significa...
Dr. Zhang Kunmin Reply:
Hello, the combination oral contraceptive pill must be taken at the same time every day. When taken correctly, it can achieve a 99% effectiveness in preventing pregnancy. Thank you! Wishing you peace and health. Dr. Chang[Read More] Can You Get Pregnant After Ovulation Without Protection?
Can Emergency Contraceptive Pills Cause Ovarian Cysts? Insights and Risks
Luteal cysts caused by emergency contraceptive pills? Hello, doctor. I started taking the oral contraceptive pills Aikij and Yuekij from October 2019 to April 2020, and after taking them for six months, I stopped. In June of this year, I suddenly experienced acute abdominal pain ...
Dr. Huang Yuande Reply:
Thank you for your question. Taking contraceptive pills does not cause corpus luteum cysts and is not related to their rupture. Generally, surgery does not involve the removal of the entire ovary. Therefore, using contraceptive pills in the future should not be an issue, but it i...[Read More] Can Emergency Contraceptive Pills Cause Ovarian Cysts? Insights and Risks
Using Diane Oral Contraceptives for Acne: Dosage and Menstrual Concerns
Oral contraceptive - Dianne Hello, doctor. I would like to ask about the recommendation to take the oral contraceptive pill Diane for acne treatment for a duration of 3 months. I finished the second month of Diane 21 on July 31 and started a new pack on August 3 without waiting t...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, after stopping the birth control pill, menstruation typically occurs within a week. You should start taking the pill again on the fifth day of your period. Continue taking the current pack until it's finished, and then resume the next pack when your period starts agai...[Read More] Using Diane Oral Contraceptives for Acne: Dosage and Menstrual Concerns
Understanding Emergency Contraceptives and Birth Control Pills
Contraceptive pill issues Hello doctor, I am using the oral contraceptive pill for the first time. I started taking it on July 21 and had sexual intercourse on the seventh day. To ensure safety, I took an emergency contraceptive pill on July 27. Later, I got my second period on J...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, if your period starts on July 31, you should begin taking the new contraceptive pill on the fifth day of your period. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Understanding Emergency Contraceptives and Birth Control Pills
Understanding Ovulation After Stopping Birth Control Pills: What to Expect
Ovulation cycle Hello doctor, my girlfriend has been taking oral contraceptive pills for half a year and stopped on June 24. When can we expect her ovulation period to occur? Will there be any discrepancies?
Dr. Wu Xianghui Reply:
1. Ovulation occurs about two weeks before the next menstrual period. 2. It varies from person to person.[Read More] Understanding Ovulation After Stopping Birth Control Pills: What to Expect
How Soon Can You Have Unprotected Sex After Starting Birth Control?
Emergency contraceptive pill If your girlfriend started taking the combined oral contraceptive pill (specifically, Qlaira) on July 27, she should ideally wait at least 7 days after starting the pill before engaging in unprotected intercourse to ensure adequate contraceptive effec...
Dr. Wu Xianghui Reply:
In theory, emergency contraceptive pills must be taken continuously for at least seven days to achieve contraceptive effectiveness.[Read More] How Soon Can You Have Unprotected Sex After Starting Birth Control?
How to Use Birth Control Pills to Delay Your Period Effectively
Emergency contraceptive pill Hello! I am currently taking oral contraceptives, and since I am planning to go on a trip, I would like to delay my period. I understand that I can use the birth control pills to postpone my period. Should I continue taking the new pack of 21 pills ri...
Dr. Huang Zifei Reply:
Dear Anonymous, You can use oral contraceptive pills to delay your period. You can stop taking the pills whenever you want to start your menstruation. Therefore, you can either finish all 21 pills or take them until the days you wish to delay your period. Dr. Huang Tzu-Fei, D...[Read More] How to Use Birth Control Pills to Delay Your Period Effectively
Understanding Decreased Menstrual Flow: Causes and Concerns
Decreased menstrual flow? Hello, Doctor: I have noticed that my menstrual flow has gradually decreased over the past few months. My menstrual period lasts about 4-5 days, and usually by the fifth day, there is only brown discharge left. In the past, the first and second days of m...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, it should be normal; just observe. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Understanding Decreased Menstrual Flow: Causes and Concerns
Understanding Brown Discharge: Is It a Sign of Pregnancy?
Brown discharge Hello Doctor: I have been taking the oral contraceptive pill for nearly two months, and I still have a week left to finish this month's supply. On July 3, I had unprotected intercourse, and today (July 10), I noticed some brown discharge. What is the likeliho...
Dr. Wu Xianghui Reply:
For pregnancy concerns, please perform a home pregnancy test or consult a specialist in obstetrics and gynecology for evaluation four weeks after sexual intercourse.[Read More] Understanding Brown Discharge: Is It a Sign of Pregnancy?
How to Use Birth Control Pills for Irregular Menstrual Cycles
If your menstrual cycle is very long (over three months), the method for taking emergency contraception pills is as follows: Emergency contraception pills should be taken as soon as possible after unprotected intercourse. There are two main types of emergency contraceptive pill...
Dr. Wu Xianghui Reply:
Abnormal bleeding and irregular menstrual cycles can have many underlying causes. Aside from stress factors, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is quite common. It is recommended to consult a gynecologist for evaluation.[Read More] How to Use Birth Control Pills for Irregular Menstrual Cycles