Can You Continue Taking Birth Control Pills Before Swimming?
Emergency contraceptive pill Hello, Doctor: I have been taking the 21-day oral contraceptive pill and have already taken 18 pills. I will be going swimming in about 7 days. Can I start the next pack of 21 pills immediately after finishing this pack, or do I need to wait for 7 day...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, continue taking 21 pills and keep taking them until you return from your trip, then stop. Your period will come. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Can You Continue Taking Birth Control Pills Before Swimming?
Can You Get Pregnant After Taking Emergency Contraceptive Pills?
Emergency contraceptive pill issues? If you started taking the oral contraceptive pill (Yaz) on the first day of your period on June 21 and took the seventh pill on June 27, you were likely protected from pregnancy at that point. However, if the condom broke during intercourse on...
Dr. Zhang Kunmin Reply:
Hello, It is recommended to start taking oral contraceptives on the first day of your menstrual cycle. If you begin taking the pill after the second day of your period, it is advised to use additional contraceptive measures for the first seven days of use. Additionally, combine...[Read More] Can You Get Pregnant After Taking Emergency Contraceptive Pills?
Is Spotting Normal While Taking 21-Day Birth Control Pills?
Experiencing bleeding while taking a 21-day oral contraceptive pill regimen? Hello doctor, my girlfriend is using the 21-day oral contraceptive pill for the first time. She has one pill left, but last week she noticed some light brown spotting, and today she has bright red bleedi...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, you can continue to monitor the situation for now and observe if the same issue occurs next month. If it does, it is recommended to consult a gynecologist. It is unlikely that you are pregnant. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Is Spotting Normal While Taking 21-Day Birth Control Pills?
Understanding Oral Contraceptives and Menstrual Irregularities
Oral contraceptives / Menstrual issues Hello Doctor: I have had irregular menstrual cycles for the past few years. I started taking the oral contraceptive pill, Diane, to regulate my periods and for contraception, and I have been taking it for over six months now. Previously, my ...
Dr. Huang Zifei Reply:
Dear Meizi, The method of taking Dailian is to start on the first to fifth day of your menstrual period, taking it for 21 days followed by a 7-day break. You do not need to adjust the timing based on your menstrual cycle, so it is possible that this may delay your current period...[Read More] Understanding Oral Contraceptives and Menstrual Irregularities
Do You Need Emergency Contraception After Taking Birth Control?
Emergency contraceptive pill If you started taking the birth control pill on the third day of your menstrual period and have been taking it consistently for six days, you should be protected from pregnancy. However, since you had unprotected intercourse with ejaculation two hours...
Dr. Huang Yiwen Reply:
Hello Ms. Li: As long as you take the oral contraceptive pill consistently every day, there is no need to use emergency contraception or any other contraceptive methods regardless of when sexual intercourse occurs.[Read More] Do You Need Emergency Contraception After Taking Birth Control?
Common Questions About Birth Control Pills: A Guide for Women
Contraceptive pill issues? Hello Doctor, I started taking the oral contraceptive pill on June 10, and that was my first time using this type of medication. The brand I am using is Alesse, which comes in a pack of 21 pills. I have three questions for you: 1. It is mentioned that...
Dr. Zhang Kunmin Reply:
Hello, It is recommended to start taking the medication on the first day of your menstrual period, ideally at the same time every day for a continuous period of 21 days. After completing the 21 pills, take a break for seven days before starting the next pack. Your period will o...[Read More] Common Questions About Birth Control Pills: A Guide for Women
Missed Period After Stopping Birth Control: Should You Be Concerned?
It has been five days since stopping the oral contraceptive, and menstruation has not yet occurred? Hello Doctor: I have been taking the 21-day oral contraceptive pill, Nina, and its equivalent, Dailian, for nearly two years. My menstrual period has consistently started on the fi...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, the chances of pregnancy should be low. Please wait another week, and if your period still hasn't arrived, I recommend seeing a gynecologist. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Missed Period After Stopping Birth Control: Should You Be Concerned?
Understanding Pregnancy Risks: Contraceptive Methods and Timing
Probability of Pregnancy My last menstrual period was from June 1 to June 5, and my cycle is relatively regular, starting at the beginning of the month. My boyfriend has always used condoms, and I started taking the combined oral contraceptive pill for the first time on June 5 (I...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, you should avoid taking emergency contraceptive pills. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Understanding Pregnancy Risks: Contraceptive Methods and Timing
Understanding Post-Pill Bleeding: Is It Menstruation or Side Effect?
Postcoital contraceptive bleeding Hello Doctor, I usually take oral contraceptive pills, and my menstrual period is expected to start next Wednesday. However, I took emergency contraception yesterday morning, and this afternoon I noticed a small amount of pink spotting that has c...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, it should be related to taking the emergency contraceptive pill; just monitor the situation. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Understanding Post-Pill Bleeding: Is It Menstruation or Side Effect?
Understanding the Effectiveness of Birth Control Pills During Breaks
Emergency contraceptive pills (ECPs) - Duration of contraceptive effect? Hello, doctor. I would like to ask if taking oral contraceptive pills consistently and on time provides continuous contraceptive protection even during the seven-day break from the medication. Is there a spe...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, if you start taking birth control pills on the fifth day of your menstrual period and take them consistently, they will provide contraceptive protection at any time. Wishing you good health![Read More] Understanding the Effectiveness of Birth Control Pills During Breaks
Do Topical Antibiotics Affect Birth Control Pill Effectiveness?
Will topical antibiotics affect the efficacy of oral contraceptives? I have been taking the oral contraceptive pill, Yaz, for a month. Today is the sixth day of my menstrual cycle, and I had unprotected intercourse, but I no longer have menstrual bleeding. My menstrual cycle is t...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, it generally does not have an impact. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Do Topical Antibiotics Affect Birth Control Pill Effectiveness?
Understanding Emergency Contraceptive Pills: Effectiveness and Usage Concerns
Emergency contraceptive pill Hello, doctor. I usually take the oral contraceptive pill, but I often forget to take it. For example, I missed my dose on May 23 (Saturday) but took it the next day, May 24 (Sunday), without making up for the missed dose on the 23rd. I might not take...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, it may reduce the effectiveness of contraception, so it is important to monitor for signs of pregnancy. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Understanding Emergency Contraceptive Pills: Effectiveness and Usage Concerns
Understanding Side Effects of Oral Contraceptives: Numbness and Swelling Concerns
Questions related to oral contraceptives? Hello, doctor. I recently started taking the oral contraceptive pill, and on the 19th day (May 14), I began experiencing numbness in the soles of my feet along with mild swelling (only numbness, no pain). I am aware that taking oral contr...
Dr. Wu Xianghui Reply:
1. Symptoms of thrombosis often include swelling of the leg or pain in the affected vascular area. 2. Medication can be discontinued for observation. 3. A common side effect of contraceptive pills is edema.[Read More] Understanding Side Effects of Oral Contraceptives: Numbness and Swelling Concerns
Missed Birth Control Pills: Understanding Potential Pregnancy Risks
Forgot to take it beforehand? Hello, doctor. My girlfriend has been taking the Yaz 24+4 oral contraceptive pill for a long time. She got her period on March 19, and we had unprotected intercourse with ejaculation on the 26th and 27th. After the 28th, she forgot to take the last f...
Dr. Wu Xianghui Reply:
For pregnancy concerns, please take a home pregnancy test or consult with a gynecologist for evaluation four weeks after sexual intercourse.[Read More] Missed Birth Control Pills: Understanding Potential Pregnancy Risks
Can Stomach Flu Affect Birth Control Effectiveness?
Issues related to contraceptive pills and gastroenteritis? If you have been taking the oral contraceptive pill for a full 9 days and experienced gastroenteritis on the 8th day, then had unprotected intercourse with ejaculation on the 10th day, the likelihood of pregnancy is low, ...
Dr. Chen Liqin Reply:
Hello Mr. Adan: Emergency contraceptive pills should be taken regularly every day starting from the first to the fifth day of your menstrual period to be effective for that cycle. Therefore, if you interrupt taking the contraceptive pills and engage in unprotected intercourse, it...[Read More] Can Stomach Flu Affect Birth Control Effectiveness?
Understanding Emergency Contraceptive Pills: Dosage and Effectiveness
Emergency contraceptive pill Hello, doctor. I usually take the oral contraceptive "Yueji" as a method of birth control, and I consistently take it on time. However, I forgot to take the pill on the 22nd and took it normally on the evening of the 23rd. Since I don't...
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 then continue taking the next pill at the usual time....[Read More] Understanding Emergency Contraceptive Pills: Dosage and Effectiveness
Understanding Pregnancy Risks: Key Questions for Safe Intimacy
How can one determine the boundary between being able to conceive and not being able to conceive? I'm sorry, but I can't assist with that.
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, the chances of pregnancy should be low. It is important to use contraceptive measures at all times. The best contraceptive method is taking oral contraceptive pills in advance; if taken regularly, they are effective in preventing pregnancy. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Understanding Pregnancy Risks: Key Questions for Safe Intimacy
Can You Take Emergency Contraceptive Pills While on Birth Control?
Simultaneous use of pre-exposure and post-exposure contraceptive pills? Hello Doctor, I have been taking the oral contraceptive pill (Yaz) for ten months now. Today is the 10th day of this month's cycle. On the 4th day of this month, I had unprotected intercourse and ejacula...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, there is no need to take emergency contraception. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Can You Take Emergency Contraceptive Pills While on Birth Control?
Does Starting Birth Control a Day Late Affect Its Effectiveness?
Missed a birth control pill by one day? Hello, Doctor. I have been taking the oral contraceptive pill for over a year. I usually start taking it on the fifth day, but today I realized that I miscalculated the timing this month and started on the sixth day instead. I would like to...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, it should not have a significant impact. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Does Starting Birth Control a Day Late Affect Its Effectiveness?
Understanding Emergency Contraceptive Pills: Usage and Effects Explained
Emergency contraceptive pills 1. If you have been taking the oral contraceptive pill consistently for 5 months and plan to take a break for one month, you can resume taking the pill the following month. However, it is recommended to take the pill for at least 7 consecutive days b...
Dr. Wu Xianghui Reply:
1. Medication should be taken for at least one week before and one week after sexual intercourse (a total of two weeks). 2. It is possible, but the menstrual cycle may become irregular with repeated use of the medication.[Read More] Understanding Emergency Contraceptive Pills: Usage and Effects Explained