Effectiveness of Birth Control Pills After a Delay: What You Need to Know
Missed contraceptive pill? You started taking the oral contraceptive pill in April, following a regimen of 21 days on and 7 days off. You continued this pattern from May to November without any issues. After stopping the medication, your period typically arrived 3-4 days later. H...
Dr. Zhang Kunmin Reply:
Hello, based on your description, I recommend using alternative contraception methods for this cycle and resuming the use of birth control pills in the next cycle. Thank you! Wishing you safety and good health. Dr. Chang[Read More] Effectiveness of Birth Control Pills After a Delay: What You Need to Know
Impact of Changing Birth Control Pill Timing on Effectiveness
Pre-medication issues Hello Doctor, I am the inquirer of #129953. Thank you very much for your patient response; I appreciate your hard work. I have a few more questions I would like to clarify. For the 21-day oral contraceptive pills, I took my first pack consistently at 5 PM. H...
Dr. Huang Jianzhong Reply:
The use of the 21-day oral contraceptive pill, with the first pack taken consistently at 5 PM and the second pack changed to 11 PM, even if occasionally taken between midnight and 1 AM without missing a dose, should not affect its contraceptive effectiveness. It is still safe to ...[Read More] Impact of Changing Birth Control Pill Timing on Effectiveness
Understanding Menstrual Irregularities After Starting Birth Control
Delayed menstruation? Hello doctor, I would like to inquire about my situation. I started using Loette oral contraceptive pills in June. My last menstrual period was from September 12 to 17. During the week of October 8, I was on a 7-day break from the pills, and starting on Octo...
Dr. Huang Jianzhong Reply:
I started using Loette oral contraceptive pills in June. My last menstrual period was from September 12 to 17. During the week of October 8, when I was off the pills for 7 days, I noticed some spotting that resembled menstrual blood color when I wiped with toilet paper around Oct...[Read More] Understanding Menstrual Irregularities After Starting Birth Control
Can You Get Pregnant While on Birth Control and Using Condoms?
Can I get pregnant? If you have been taking the oral contraceptive pill for four months and have used condoms consistently during sexual intercourse, the likelihood of pregnancy is very low. Generally, if the pill is taken correctly, it provides effective contraception. It is als...
Dr. Huang Jianzhong Reply:
If you have been taking the oral contraceptive pill for four months and have used condoms consistently during sexual intercourse, the likelihood of pregnancy is very low. If you have taken the contraceptive pill for at least one month before having unprotected intercourse, the ri...[Read More] Can You Get Pregnant While on Birth Control and Using Condoms?
Understanding Contraceptive Pills: Can You Still Get Pregnant?
Eslian Hello doctor, I have been taking the oral contraceptive pill for four months. My menstrual period was from October 16 to 20. I continued taking the pill on the 20th, and I had sexual intercourse on the 21st and 22nd, during which we used a condom the entire time. However, ...
Dr. Huang Jianzhong Reply:
I have been taking the oral contraceptive pill for four months. My menstrual period was from October 16 to 20. I continued taking the pill on the 20th, and I had sexual intercourse on the 21st and 22nd, using a condom throughout. However, today I am experiencing dull pain in my l...[Read More] Understanding Contraceptive Pills: Can You Still Get Pregnant?
Missed Period After Taking Emergency Contraceptive: What to Know
The emergency contraceptive pill has been taken, but menstruation has not occurred? Hello, doctor. I have been taking the oral contraceptive pill for five months now, and I have been taking it consistently every month. My menstrual cycle has been normal, starting on the third day...
Dr. Huang Jianzhong Reply:
You have been taking the oral contraceptive pill for five months, consistently and on time, with your menstrual period arriving as expected on the third day after stopping the pill each month. This month, during the Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day holidays, you engaged in se...[Read More] Missed Period After Taking Emergency Contraceptive: What to Know
Understanding Irregular Periods While Using Emergency Contraceptives
Emergency contraceptive pills and irregular menstruation? Hello Doctor, I have been taking the emergency contraceptive pill (Ella) due to irregular menstruation. My last menstrual period was from September 5 to September 8. I had unprotected sexual intercourse with withdrawal on ...
Dr. Huang Jianzhong Reply:
Due to irregular menstruation issues, I have been taking the oral contraceptive pill (Alesse). My last menstrual period was from September 5 to September 8. I had unprotected sexual intercourse with withdrawal on September 10, which was the third day of a new pack of birth contro...[Read More] Understanding Irregular Periods While Using Emergency Contraceptives
Starting Birth Control Pills Late: What You Need to Know for Effective Use
The 21-day birth control pill was not started on the first day of the menstrual period? You started taking the 21-day oral contraceptive pill three days after your menstrual period ended, and you have now taken 10 pills. To achieve optimal contraceptive effectiveness, you can con...
Dr. Zhang Kunmin Reply:
Hello, based on your description, it is recommended that if there is no bleeding, you should continue taking the contraceptive pills for the remainder of this cycle, then take a 7-day break. If you have a normal menstrual period, you can continue with the next cycle of contracept...[Read More] Starting Birth Control Pills Late: What You Need to Know for Effective Use
Can You Get Pregnant While on Birth Control Pills?
Can I get pregnant? Hello doctor, I have been taking the oral contraceptive pill for three months now without missing a dose, and my menstrual periods have been regular. My expected period for October is on the 15th, and my September period was from the 17th to the 22nd. On Septe...
Dr. Huang Jianzhong Reply:
I have been taking the contraceptive pill for three months without missing any doses, and my menstrual periods have been regular. My expected period for October is on the 15th, and my September period was from the 17th to the 22nd. I had sexual intercourse on September 30th, duri...[Read More] Can You Get Pregnant While on Birth Control Pills?
Does Timing Affect the Effectiveness of Birth Control Pills?
Effectiveness of Emergency Contraceptive Pills I started taking the 21-day oral contraceptive pill prescribed by my gynecologist in September, consistently around midnight to 1 AM. This month, the doctor instructed me to start the medication on the 30th, but I ended up taking it ...
Dr. Huang Jianzhong Reply:
I started taking the 21-day oral contraceptive prescribed by my obstetrician in September, consistently around midnight to 1 AM. This month, the doctor instructed me to start taking the pills on the 30th, but I actually took them at 1 AM on October 1st. Will this affect the effec...[Read More] Does Timing Affect the Effectiveness of Birth Control Pills?
Understanding Brown Discharge After Taking Emergency Contraceptive Pills
Emergency contraceptive pill Hello doctor, I have been taking the oral contraceptive pill for three months. I had sexual intercourse with my boyfriend two weeks ago, and there was ejaculation inside. I have been taking the pill on time without missing any doses. I currently have ...
Dr. Huang Jianzhong Reply:
I have been taking the oral contraceptive pill for three months. I had unprotected intercourse with my boyfriend two weeks ago, and I have been taking the pill consistently without missing any doses. I currently have one pill left for this month. Previously, I did not experience ...[Read More] Understanding Brown Discharge After Taking Emergency Contraceptive Pills
How to Correct Oral Contraceptive Start Date After Delay?
The oral contraceptive was not started on the fifth day? If you started taking the oral contraceptive pill (21-day regimen) on the third day after your period ended, you do not need to adjust your start day to the fifth day of your next cycle. Instead, you can continue taking the...
Dr. Huang Jianzhong Reply:
If you started taking the oral contraceptive pill (21-day regimen) on the third day after your period instead of on the first day of your period, you do not need to adjust to starting on the fifth day of your next cycle after finishing the 21 pills. For this month, you can contin...[Read More] How to Correct Oral Contraceptive Start Date After Delay?
Understanding Emergency Contraceptive Pills: Your Questions Answered
Question about emergency contraceptive pills? Hello, Doctor! I started taking the 21-day oral contraceptive pill on the first day of my period last month. I have some questions to ask. My period started on 8/23, and I began taking the pill on the next day (8/24), around 9 to 10 P...
Dr. Zhang Kunmin Reply:
Hello, the first time you take birth control pills, it is recommended to start on the first day of your menstrual cycle. If you begin taking the pills after the second day of your period, it is advised to use additional contraceptive measures for the first seven days of pill use....[Read More] Understanding Emergency Contraceptive Pills: Your Questions Answered
Understanding Emergency Contraceptive Pills: Your Questions Answered
Regarding emergency contraceptive pills? Hello, doctor! I have some questions regarding the standard 21-day oral contraceptive pills. My girlfriend's last menstrual period started on August 23. She began taking the pills (Yaz) on August 24. We had unprotected intercourse on ...
Dr. Huang Jianzhong Reply:
1. Will there be a risk of pregnancy after having unprotected intercourse on 9/1, considering that my girlfriend started taking the contraceptive pill (Yaz) on 8/24 and has taken it consistently for 8 days? Answer: There is no risk of pregnancy. 2. I am curious about the instr...[Read More] Understanding Emergency Contraceptive Pills: Your Questions Answered
Can You Extend Your Birth Control Pill Cycle for Travel?
Oral contraceptives Hello doctor, I started taking the Diane oral contraceptive pill (21-day regimen) this month, and I am on day 17 as of September 9 (with four days left). However, I will be traveling abroad on September 18. Can I buy another pack and continue taking it for abo...
Dr. Huang Jianzhong Reply:
I started taking the Diane oral contraceptive pill (21-day regimen) this month, and I am on day 17 as of September 9 (with four days left). However, I will be traveling abroad on September 18. Can I buy another pack and continue taking it for about another week? Answer: Yes, you ...[Read More] Can You Extend Your Birth Control Pill Cycle for Travel?
Understanding Contraception: Safety of Emergency Pills and Birth Control
Regarding contraception? Hello, doctor. I would like to ask: 1. If I want to use contraception, is taking preemptive contraceptive pills less harmful to the body? 2. If I take emergency contraceptive pills once a month, will it have negative effects on my health?
Dr. Zhang Kunmin Reply:
Hello, the general oral contraceptive pills should be taken within the first 1 to 5 days of the menstrual cycle and need to be taken daily, as each pill is effective for 36 hours. Emergency contraceptive pills can provide protection against pregnancy from a single act of intercou...[Read More] Understanding Contraception: Safety of Emergency Pills and Birth Control
Understanding Thick Vaginal Discharge: Is It Normal or a Concern?
Viscous secretions Hello, I have been continuously taking the oral contraceptive pill Diane for three years. My last menstrual cycle started on August 26, and this morning I noticed a very thick discharge from my vagina, with a consistency similar to egg whites, requiring me to u...
Dr. Huang Jianzhong Reply:
I have been continuously taking the oral contraceptive pill Diane for three years. My last menstrual cycle started on August 26, but this morning I noticed a very thick discharge from my genital area, with a consistency similar to egg whites, requiring me to use my fingers to rem...[Read More] Understanding Thick Vaginal Discharge: Is It Normal or a Concern?
Missed Period After Stopping Birth Control Pills: What to Know
Menstruation has not occurred after stopping oral contraceptives? Hello Doctor: I am currently taking "Alesse," an oral contraceptive pill, following a regimen of 21 days of active pills followed by 7 days off. I started taking the first pack on the first day of my mens...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, it is recommended to start taking birth control pills on the fifth day of your menstrual period. Generally, your period should occur within a week after finishing the pills. If it does not, it is advisable to consult a gynecologist. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Missed Period After Stopping Birth Control Pills: What to Know
Understanding Birth Control Pills: A Guide for Young Women
Oral contraceptives 1. Is it appropriate for my partner, who is in her late teens, to take oral contraceptive pills to regulate her menstrual cycle if her period is currently irregular? 2. If it is appropriate to take them, should she start taking the first pill on the first da...
Dr. Huang Jianzhong Reply:
1. My partner's menstrual cycle is currently irregular, but she is only in her late teens, is it appropriate for her to take oral contraceptives to regulate her cycle? Answer: Birth control pills can reduce menstrual pain, treat acne, manage hirsutism, regulate menstrual cyc...[Read More] Understanding Birth Control Pills: A Guide for Young Women
High Fever After Starting Birth Control Pills: Is It a Side Effect?
After starting to take oral contraceptives, experiencing a persistent high fever? Recently, after my first visit to the obstetrics and gynecology department, I took the oral contraceptive pill (Yueji) for the first time at 8 PM on the fifth day of my menstrual cycle. The next mor...
Dr. Huang Yiwen Reply:
Hello Miss Stella: Your condition and symptoms are more likely indicative of acute pelvic inflammatory disease. The most common side effects of oral contraceptives are nausea, vomiting, and gastrointestinal discomfort. Since you have already seen a doctor, I recommend that you ob...[Read More] High Fever After Starting Birth Control Pills: Is It a Side Effect?