Do Cold Medications Interfere with Birth Control Pills?
Will taking these cold medications interfere with oral contraceptives? I started taking my first oral contraceptive pill on April 8. On April 19, I caught a cold and saw a doctor the next day, April 20, where I took a pack of medication and a vitamin C tablet. However, in the aft...
Dr. Huang Jianzhong Reply:
I started taking my first oral contraceptive on April 8. On April 19, I caught a cold and the next day, April 20, I saw a doctor and took a pack of medication along with a vitamin C tablet. However, in the afternoon of April 20, I had unprotected intercourse and ejaculation occur...[Read More] Do Cold Medications Interfere with Birth Control Pills?
What to Do When Your Period Starts with Birth Control Pills Left?
There are two contraceptive pills left, but menstruation has started? Hello, Doctor: I have been taking the 21-day oral contraceptive pill from the clinic for about four months, but I am not sure of the brand name. I start taking the pills on the fifth day of my menstrual period....
Dr. Lin Manying Reply:
Ms. Lingling: Hello, regarding your question, it is up to you whether to continue taking the medication, but continuing it would provide more regularity for the next cycle of treatment. The Hualien Hospital of the Ministry of Health and Welfare cares about your health.[Read More] What to Do When Your Period Starts with Birth Control Pills Left?
Can You Have Unprotected Sex After 10 Days of Birth Control Pills?
Emergency contraceptive pill Hello, I would like to ask the doctor. This is my first time taking the oral contraceptive pill (21-day Alesse). I took the first pill on April 2, and now on April 11, I have taken ten pills. Can I have unprotected sex now, or do I need to finish this...
Dr. Huang Jianzhong Reply:
You can have unprotected intercourse now.[Read More] Can You Have Unprotected Sex After 10 Days of Birth Control Pills?
Understanding Emergency Contraceptive Pills: What to Do If Your Period Is Late
Emergency contraceptive pills Hello, doctor. I have finished the first pack of Esdian oral contraceptive pills, but my period has not arrived four days after finishing the pack. If my period does not come after seven days, should I continue with the next pack? If my period starts...
Dr. Huang Jianzhong Reply:
I have finished the first pack of Esdian oral contraceptive pills, but my period has not arrived four days after finishing the pack. If my period does not come after seven days, should I continue with the next pack? Answer: Yes. If my period arrives on the fifth or sixth day, sho...[Read More] Understanding Emergency Contraceptive Pills: What to Do If Your Period Is Late
How to Properly Start Taking Birth Control Pills: A Guide for Women
How to take emergency contraceptive pills? Hello Dr. Huang, I have been taking the combined oral contraceptive pill (21 pills) for several months, but I forgot which day of the week I should start taking the pills again after traveling abroad for the past two months. Should I wai...
Dr. Huang Jianzhong Reply:
You have been taking the oral contraceptive pill (21 tablets) for several months, but due to traveling abroad for the past two months, you forgot which day of the week you should start taking the pills again. Should you wait until your period ends (which usually comes 3-5 days af...[Read More] How to Properly Start Taking Birth Control Pills: A Guide for Women
How to Properly Take Birth Control Pills: A Guide for Women
How to take emergency contraceptive pills? Hello Dr. Huang, I have been taking the combined oral contraceptive pill (21 pills) for several months, but I forgot which day of the week I should start taking the pills again after traveling abroad for the past two months. Should I wai...
Dr. Huang Jianzhong Reply:
You have been taking the oral contraceptive pill (21 pills) for several months, but due to traveling abroad for the past two months, you forgot which day of the week to start taking the pills again. Should you wait until your period ends (which usually comes 3-5 days after stoppi...[Read More] How to Properly Take Birth Control Pills: A Guide for Women
Is It Normal to Have Periods While Starting Birth Control Pills?
Oral contraceptives I started taking the oral contraceptive pill, Yejii, on the first day of my period, March 21. Since this is my first time taking it, I have some questions. My period was supposed to end on March 27, but I still have a little bit of bleeding today, March 30. Is...
Dr. Huang Jianzhong Reply:
I started taking the oral contraceptive pill Yejie on the first day of my period, March 21. Since this is my first time taking it, I have some questions. My period was expected to end on March 27, but I still have a little bit of bleeding today, March 30. Is this normal? Answer: ...[Read More] Is It Normal to Have Periods While Starting Birth Control Pills?
Interactions Between Emergency Contraceptives and Sleep Medications: What You Need to Know
Interactions between emergency contraceptive pills and sedatives? Hello, I am using the contraceptive pill (Qili'an) for the first time, but I regularly take two types of sleeping pills (1. Rohypnol 0.5mg / 2. Zolpidem 25mg) to treat sleep disorders. I would like to ask: 1. ...
Dr. Huang Jianzhong Reply:
This is the first time using the oral contraceptive pill (Qilian) for contraception, but I usually take two types of sleeping pills (1. Rohypnol 0.5mg / 2. Zolpidem 25mg) for sleep disorders. I would like to ask: 1. How many days of use are needed to achieve contraceptive effect...[Read More] Interactions Between Emergency Contraceptives and Sleep Medications: What You Need to Know
Switching Birth Control: When to Start Non-Hormonal Methods?
Oral contraceptives After finishing the 21-day course of oral contraceptive pills, if you want to switch to a progestin-only pill (commonly referred to as the "mini-pill"), you should start taking it on the fifth day of your menstrual cycle. If your period has ended by ...
Dr. Huang Jianzhong Reply:
After finishing the 21-day oral contraceptive pill, if you want to switch to a progestin-only pill (commonly referred to as the "mini-pill"), should you start taking it on the eighth day or on the fifth day of your period? Answer: You should take it on the fifth day of ...[Read More] Switching Birth Control: When to Start Non-Hormonal Methods?
Understanding the 28-Day Birth Control Pill: Timing and Usage Tips
28-day contraceptive pill Hello, your girlfriend has been taking the 28-day oral contraceptive pill for two consecutive months. She took the first 21 pills and then forgot to bring back the remaining 5 pills from the last 7 pills. On the day she was supposed to take the third pil...
Dr. Huang Jianzhong Reply:
Your girlfriend has been taking the 28-day oral contraceptive pill for two consecutive months. She completed the first 21 pills but forgot to bring back the remaining 5 pills from the last 7 pills. On the first day of her missed pills, she got her period. Today is the second day ...[Read More] Understanding the 28-Day Birth Control Pill: Timing and Usage Tips
Understanding Breakthrough Bleeding and Effectiveness of YAZ Birth Control
Prolonged bleeding with emergency contraceptive pills & effectiveness? Hello Dr. Chang, this is my first time taking YAZ oral contraceptive. I started taking it on the first day of my period (January 21) as instructed, consistently taking it every night between 10 and 11 PM, ...
Dr. Zhang Kunmin Reply:
Hello, the oral contraceptive pill must be taken consistently every day at the same time to be effective, especially during the first 12 days of use, as missing a dose can reduce its contraceptive effectiveness. If you are concerned about potential contraceptive failure, you may ...[Read More] Understanding Breakthrough Bleeding and Effectiveness of YAZ Birth Control
Understanding the Impact of Mistakes with Birth Control Pills
Emergency contraceptive pill issues? Hello Dr. Huang, this is my fourth month on the oral contraceptive pill. I started taking my first pill of Mesitron on Tuesday, February 5th, but I don't remember when I accidentally took two pills, which led to finishing 21 pills by Satu...
Dr. Huang Jianzhong Reply:
I started taking the first pill of Mesitron on February 5 (Tuesday), but I don't remember when I accidentally took 2 pills, which led me to finish 21 pills by February 23 (Saturday). Since I will be traveling abroad on February 27, I bought an extra pack and continued taking...[Read More] Understanding the Impact of Mistakes with Birth Control Pills
Understanding Emergency Contraceptive Pills: Your Questions Answered
Emergency contraceptive pills (ECPs) inquiry? Hello, doctor. I previously raised some questions, but I lacked my menstrual history, so I would like to provide it now. The dates of my last few menstrual periods are: January 9, December 9, November 8, September 28, August 10, and J...
Dr. Huang Jianzhong Reply:
The dates of my menstrual cycle were: January 9, December 12, November 8, September 28, August 10, and July 3, indicating irregular periods. At the end of December and the beginning of January, I visited a gynecologist due to a urinary tract infection, and the doctor prescribed m...[Read More] Understanding Emergency Contraceptive Pills: Your Questions Answered
Understanding Emergency Contraceptive Pills: Your Questions Answered
Emergency contraceptive pill Hello, doctor. I got my period on February 6, but it was only a small amount of brown discharge. At that time, I thought it was my period, so I took the first pack of emergency contraceptive pills on February 7. However, by February 8, I noticed that ...
Dr. Huang Jianzhong Reply:
I started my period on February 6, but it was only a small amount of brown discharge. At that time, I thought my period had started, so I took the first pack of oral contraceptive pills on February 7. However, by February 8, I noticed that the menstrual flow over these three days...[Read More] Understanding Emergency Contraceptive Pills: Your Questions Answered
Pregnancy Concerns After Starting Birth Control Pills: What to Know
Emergency contraceptive pills, pregnancy? You started taking the oral contraceptive pill on January 6 (you had not previously been on any form of contraception). You had unprotected intercourse on January 16 and 17, and you finished the course of the contraceptive pill on January...
Dr. Huang Jianzhong Reply:
I started taking the oral contraceptive pill on January 6th (I had not previously used oral contraceptives). I had unprotected intercourse on January 16th and 17th, with no ejaculation inside. I finished taking the contraceptive pills on January 28th. Starting around January 26th...[Read More] Pregnancy Concerns After Starting Birth Control Pills: What to Know
Can Pre-Exposure Birth Control Pills Lead to Pregnancy?
Can emergency contraceptive pills cause pregnancy? Doctor, I have been consistently taking the oral contraceptive pill, Yaz, but for the past two days, I have been taking medication for a urinary tract infection. From January 27 to January 29, I had multiple sexual encounters, wi...
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 be effective in preventing pregnancy, making the likelihood of conception very low. Wishing you good health![Read More] Can Pre-Exposure Birth Control Pills Lead to Pregnancy?
Understanding Contraceptive Effectiveness and Pregnancy Chances
Is the probability of pregnancy high? Hello Doctor, my period started from January 4th to January 9th. I have been taking oral contraceptive pills and am currently on my third pack. On January 4th, when my period started, I had 2 inactive pills left in my second pack. After finis...
Dr. Huang Jianzhong Reply:
Your menstrual period started from January 4 to January 9, and you have been taking the combined oral contraceptive pill. You are currently on your third pack. On January 4, when your period began, you had two inactive pills left in your second pack. After finishing those inactiv...[Read More] Understanding Contraceptive Effectiveness and Pregnancy Chances
Do Antifungal Creams Affect Menstrual Cycle and Birth Control Pills?
Will the ointments for tinea cruris and psoriasis affect the menstrual cycle? Dear Director Huang, I have three questions I would like to ask you, and I would appreciate your help in answering them. Thank you. 1. Can the topical ointment for psoriasis cause an early onset of me...
Dr. Huang Yuande Reply:
Thank you for your question. Generally, topical treatments for tinea should not affect the menstrual cycle or flow, and oral contraceptives will not be influenced by the aforementioned medications. I hope this information is helpful to you.[Read More] Do Antifungal Creams Affect Menstrual Cycle and Birth Control Pills?
Can You Safely Combine Birth Control Pills with Breast Enhancement Supplements?
Medication consultation Hello Dr. Chang, I have recently started taking the oral contraceptive pill (Mirean), but I previously took breast enhancement supplements. I am unsure if there is any interaction between the contraceptive pill and these supplements, so I have been hesita...
Dr. Zhang Kunmin Reply:
Hello, the following medications may interact with oral contraceptives: 1. Antibiotics (Penicillin, Cephalosporins, Erythromycin, Sulfonamides, Bactrim, Chloramphenicol) - may reduce the gut flora that aids in absorption, thereby decreasing the effectiveness of contraceptives. 2....[Read More] Can You Safely Combine Birth Control Pills with Breast Enhancement Supplements?
Understanding Contraceptive Pills: Pregnancy Risks and Missed Doses
Pregnancy, contraception, preemptive medication? Hello Doctor, I would like to inquire: My last menstrual period started on December 16, and I immediately began taking the oral contraceptive pill, Alesse. On December 31, I forgot to take the pill, and that night I had intercourse...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, you should start taking the birth control pill on the fifth day of your menstrual cycle. If you take it consistently, it will be effective for contraception. If you forget to take a pill on a certain day, you can take the missed pill the next day. However, if you have miss...[Read More] Understanding Contraceptive Pills: Pregnancy Risks and Missed Doses