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How Long Does It Take to Resume Ovulation After Stopping Birth Control?

Regarding Ovulation After Discontinuing Birth Control Pills After using the oral contraceptive pill for a year, how long will it take for ovulation to resume after stopping the medication?


Dr. Cai Yonglong Reply:
The function of contraceptive pills is to suppress ovulation, and after discontinuation, normal ovulation can resume in about 1 to 2 months.

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Continuous Use of Birth Control Pills: Safety and Effectiveness Explained

Regarding the continuous use of two packs of oral contraceptives? Hello Doctor: I am currently taking "Alesse," an oral contraceptive pill, following a regimen of taking one pack for 21 days, then stopping for 7 days before starting the second pack on the 8th day. I wou...


Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, you can continue to take it as it has contraceptive effects. Wishing you good health.

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Understanding Emergency Contraception: Risks and Symptoms Explained

After taking the emergency contraceptive? Hello, doctor. I started taking oral contraceptive pills for the first time on the fifth day after my last menstrual period ended (March 31). However, on the sixth day (April 5), I had intercourse with my boyfriend, and he ejaculated insi...


Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, you can start taking birth control pills from the fifth day of your menstrual period. It doesn't have to be taken at the exact same time; taking it around the same time is sufficient. As long as you take it regularly, it will be effective in preventing pregnancy, and ...

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Can Oral Contraceptives Fail? Understanding Pregnancy Risks

Can oral contraceptives cause pregnancy? Hello, doctor. My girlfriend is taking oral contraceptive pills for the first time, specifically the brand "Yueji." She started taking them on the first day of her period, March 29, and has not missed any doses. However, on April...


Dr. Huang Jianzhong Reply:
My girlfriend is taking oral contraceptives for the first time, specifically the brand "Yueji." She started taking them on the first day of her menstrual period, March 29, and has not missed any doses. However, on April 4, she took a sleeping pill, and we had intercours...

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Post-Sexual Bleeding: Causes, Concerns, and When to Seek Help

Bleeding after sexual intercourse? Hello Doctor: I would like to ask a question. After having sexual intercourse with my boyfriend, I noticed some discharge and a bit of pinkish color when I wiped my genital area after using the restroom, which resembles menstrual blood. Addition...


Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, I apologize for not being able to provide a diagnosis based on your description. It is possible that vigorous sexual activity has caused injury and bleeding in the genital area. Taking emergency contraceptive pills should prevent pregnancy. If you continue to experience di...

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Managing Irregular Menstrual Cycles While on Birth Control Pills

Initially, irregular menstruation occurred due to not taking the medication on time? Hello, doctor. I didn't see a similar question while browsing, so I'm reaching out for consultation! I had a regular menstrual cycle before starting the oral contraceptive pill, and I h...


Dr. Huang Jianzhong Reply:
During the first pack, I started my period when I was halfway through, which lasted for about ten days (from March 2 to March 13). After following the instructions to stop the medication for seven days, I began the second pack on March 20. However, today, March 31, my period has ...

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Can You Get Pregnant Immediately After Abortion While on Birth Control?

Can you get pregnant immediately after taking birth control pills following an abortion? Hello, my girlfriend underwent an abortion on February 22 and had a follow-up appointment on March 1. The doctor checked and said there were no issues, and recommended that she start taking t...


Dr. Huang Jianzhong Reply:
My girlfriend underwent an abortion on February 22 and had a follow-up appointment on March 1. The doctor examined her and said there were no issues, recommending that she start taking oral contraceptive pills (28 tablets). She began taking the first pill on March 1, and March 22...

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Understanding Side Effects of Pre-Contraceptive Pills: A Guide for Women

Emergency contraceptive pill Hello, doctor. I'm really concerned about this issue. My girlfriend started taking the oral contraceptive pill (brand: Aiyue) on the first day of her period. She had no issues on the first and second days, but by the third day, she began experien...


Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, you can start taking the contraceptive pill on the fifth day of your menstrual period. It doesn't have to be taken at the exact same time; a general timeframe is sufficient. As long as you take it regularly, it will be effective for contraception. If you experience an...

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Understanding Side Effects of Pre-Contraceptive Pills: What to Expect

Side effects of emergency contraceptive pills? Hello, doctor. I am really concerned about this issue. My girlfriend started taking the oral contraceptive pill "Aiyue" on the first day of her period. She had no issues on the first and second days, but by the third day, s...


Dr. Zhang Kunmin Reply:
Hello, your inquiry is answered as follows: During the use of the medication, if menstruation or bleeding occurs, there is no need to stop taking the medication; continue to take it as scheduled. Once the body adapts to the contraceptive, abnormal bleeding will cease. However, if...

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Can You Get Pregnant After Taking Birth Control for 10 Minutes?

Taking birth control pills for just a few minutes before intercourse is not effective in preventing pregnancy. Birth control pills need to be taken consistently for at least seven days before they provide effective contraception. If you have been taking the pills for 21 days as p...


Dr. Huang Jianzhong Reply:
The last menstrual period started on January 30. After approximately four days, on February 13, I began taking the contraceptive pill "Aiyue" for 21 days. After finishing the pill, I had unprotected intercourse within ten minutes. Is there a chance of pregnancy? I have ...

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Could I Be Pregnant? Understanding Risks After Stopping Birth Control

Is there a possibility of pregnancy? The last menstrual period was from December 31, 2016, to January 5, 2017. Since August 2016, I have been taking the oral contraceptive pill (Kylian) regularly every month. The pharmacist advised me to take it for six months and then stop for t...


Dr. Huang Jianzhong Reply:
The last menstrual period was from December 31, 2016, to January 5, 2017. Since August 2016, I have been taking the contraceptive pill (Kylian) regularly every month. The pharmacist advised me to take it for six months and then stop for two months, so I stopped taking it in Decem...

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Could I Be Pregnant? Understanding Risks After Stopping Birth Control

Is there a possibility of pregnancy? The last menstrual period was from December 31, 2016, to January 5, 2017. Since August 2016, I have been taking the oral contraceptive pill (Kylian) regularly every month. The pharmacist advised me to take it for six months and then stop for t...


Dr. Huang Jianzhong Reply:
The last menstrual period was from December 31, 2016, to January 5, 2017. Since August 2016, I have been taking the oral contraceptive pill (Kylian) regularly every month. The pharmacist advised me to take it for six months and then stop for two months, so I continued taking it u...

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Understanding the Effects of Emergency Contraceptive Pills on Ovulation and Symptoms

Emergency contraceptive pill Hello, Doctor! I have a few questions to ask: 1. I have been taking the oral contraceptive pill Diane 35 for almost 3 months now. I would like to know if there is still a possibility of ovulation? My last menstrual period started on January 14, and ...


Dr. Huang Jianzhong Reply:
1. I have been taking the oral contraceptive pill Diane 35 for almost 3 months now. I would like to know if there is still a possibility of ovulation. My last menstrual period started on January 14, and I would normally expect ovulation around January 28. However, on January 28, ...

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Common Concerns About Birth Control Pills: Your Questions Answered

Issues related to emergency contraceptive pills? Hello, doctor. I have a few questions I would like to ask: 1. I have been taking the oral contraceptive pill (Diane 35) for almost 3 months now, taking it between 12 to 2 PM. If my period starts on January 14 and I ovulate around...


Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, you can start taking the contraceptive pill on the fifth day of your menstrual period. It doesn't have to be taken at the exact same time, as taking it around the same time is sufficient for contraceptive effectiveness. If you forget to take a pill on a particular day...

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Does Drinking Tea or Taking Medications Affect Birth Control Pills?

Factors Affecting Emergency Contraceptive Pills I am taking the 21-day oral contraceptive pill, Dailian. This month, I started taking it, and while I was on the eighth pill, I drank tea about an hour before taking the pill, which I took with plain water. Shortly after taking the ...


Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, you can start taking the birth control pill on the fifth day of your menstrual period. It doesn't have to be taken at the exact same time; a general timeframe is sufficient. As long as you take it regularly, it will be effective for contraception. If you forget to tak...

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Missed Birth Control Pill: What to Do and How It Affects Protection

Missed taking the oral contraceptive pill? Doctor, I have been taking the oral contraceptive pill for three months. This cycle started on December 23 at 10:30 PM, and I have not missed any doses until I forgot to take it for the first time on January 4. I remembered to take it on...


Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, you can start taking the birth control pill on the fifth day of your menstrual period. It doesn't have to be taken at the exact same time, as taking it around the same time is sufficient. As long as you take it regularly, it will be effective for contraception. If you...

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Understanding Brown Discharge After Sexual Activity: What You Need to Know

Discharge after sexual intercourse Hello doctor, I have been taking the combined oral contraceptive pill (21 pills) for about a year. My last menstrual period was from December 23 to December 27. I had sexual intercourse on December 30, and afterward, I noticed some brownish disc...


Dr. Zhang Kunmin Reply:
Hello, the factors that can influence bleeding outside of the menstrual period are numerous, including age, environment, lifestyle, stress, emotional instability, weight changes, medications, emergency contraception, diet, uterine or cervical lesions, infections, pregnancy, and b...

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Can She Get Pregnant After Early Birth Control Use?

Can I get pregnant? Hello Doctor: I would like to ask about my girlfriend. She started taking the 21-day oral contraceptive pill on the first day of her period on November 22. She finished the pills on December 12, and her period started again on December 15. Since she planned to...


Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, you can start taking the birth control pill on the fifth day of your menstrual period. It doesn't have to be taken at the exact same time, just around the same time each day is sufficient. As long as you take it regularly, it will be effective for contraception. If yo...

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Do You Need Emergency Contraception After Missed Birth Control?

Is it necessary to take emergency contraception? Hello, Doctor. I have been consistently taking the oral contraceptive pill for about 11 months, currently using Qlaira. However, I started the new week's pills one day late, on December 17, instead of the 8th day after the bre...


Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, you can start taking the birth control pill on the fifth day of your menstrual period. It doesn't have to be taken at the exact same time; taking it around the same time is sufficient. As long as you take it regularly, it will be effective for contraception. If you fo...

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Should You Continue Birth Control Pills After Unusual Bleeding?

Taking pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) with other medications? I started taking the oral contraceptive pill (Yaz) this year, and I began my seventh pack on November 30. My last menstrual period ended on November 30. On December 5, I visited a doctor due to the appearance of pityr...


Dr. Lü Lizheng Reply:
It is recommended to first take a pregnancy test. If the result is negative and there is no abdominal pain or discomfort, it may just be a mild menstrual irregularity. In that case, it is advised to continue taking the medication while monitoring the bleeding situation. If the bl...

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