Understanding Emergency Contraceptive Pills: Timing and Effectiveness
Hello, doctor. I would like to inquire about emergency contraceptive pills? Hello doctor, I usually start taking the oral contraceptive pill on the fifth day of my period. Last month, I just completed a year of use, so I took a break for a month. However, this month I started tak...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, taking contraceptive pills is effective for birth control. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Understanding Emergency Contraceptive Pills: Timing and Effectiveness
What to Do If You Missed a Birth Control Pill and Can't Remember When?
If you missed a dose of your medication but can't remember which day you missed it, you should take the missed dose as soon as you remember. However, if it's almost time for your next scheduled dose, skip the missed dose and resume your regular dosing schedule. Do not t...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, just finish the medication and monitor your condition. Wishing you good health.[Read More] What to Do If You Missed a Birth Control Pill and Can't Remember When?
Can You Adjust Your Birth Control Schedule? Understanding Pre-Pill Use
Emergency contraceptive pill Hello doctor, I am currently taking the oral contraceptive pill (Yaz, 21-day regimen). I took my last pill on May 31 (Wednesday) and my period started on June 4 (Sunday). I should normally start my next pack on June 8 (Thursday). My period usually arr...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, you can continue taking the next pack of birth control pills without stopping until the day before you want your period to start. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Can You Adjust Your Birth Control Schedule? Understanding Pre-Pill Use
Understanding Emergency Contraceptive Pills: Timing and Usage FAQs
Emergency contraceptive pill issues Hello, doctor. I would like to ask about taking the oral contraceptive pill (Yaz) for the first time, which comes in a pack of 21. I have read many articles stating that it should be taken on the first day of the menstrual period or on the fift...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, I have replied to your inquiry. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Understanding Emergency Contraceptive Pills: Timing and Usage FAQs
Missed Period After Taking Emergency Contraceptive: What to Do Next?
After taking the emergency contraceptive pill, menstruation has not yet occurred? Hello Doctor, I have been taking Loette (28 pills) and I finished all 28 pills on May 29 (9 days ago). I had unprotected intercourse on the same day, and I still have not gotten my period. I took a ...
Dr. Lin Manying Reply:
Hello Mina: Q1: If the pregnancy test is negative, you may continue taking the next pack of medication. Q2: In this situation, it is advisable to consult a physician about possibly changing the medication. Hualien Hospital, Ministry of Health and Welfare, cares about your health.[Read More] Missed Period After Taking Emergency Contraceptive: What to Do Next?
Switching Birth Control: Risks of Pregnancy After Changing from Loette to Yaz
Switching from Loette (28 tablets) to Yasmine (28 tablets)? I started taking Loryn on December 12, 2022, and my menstrual cycles have been normal. However, I recently noticed that the side effects were too significant. After consulting with my obstetrician, I switched to Yaz on M...
Dr. Zhang Kunmin Reply:
Hello, the oral contraceptive pill must be taken at the same time every day, and correct usage can achieve a 99% effectiveness rate in preventing pregnancy. The situation you described regarding switching medications should not have an impact. Thank you! Wishing you safety and he...[Read More] Switching Birth Control: Risks of Pregnancy After Changing from Loette to Yaz
Understanding Delayed Menstruation After Stopping Birth Control Pills
Emergency contraceptive pills (ECPs) discontinuation issues? Hello, Doctor. I previously took oral contraceptive pills (OCPs) for over six months. After taking the last active pill on April 23, I got my period on April 26, which ended on May 1. Since I had been taking the pills f...
Dr. Zhang Kunmin Reply:
Hello, based on the symptoms you've described, it is recommended that you consult a physician for an evaluation of your menstrual cycle to prevent potential complications. Thank you! Wishing you safety and good health.[Read More] Understanding Delayed Menstruation After Stopping Birth Control Pills
Understanding Contraceptive Pills and Menstrual Delay Medications
I would like to inquire about the usage of oral contraceptives and whether it is safe to take medication for delaying menstruation while on birth control pills? Hello, doctor. I am currently taking a medication to delay my period (Lemiphen tablets) and I have communicated with th...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, starting to take birth control pills on the fifth day of your menstrual period provides contraceptive protection, and it also helps address issues related to delayed menstruation. Wishing you good health![Read More] Understanding Contraceptive Pills and Menstrual Delay Medications
Consulting Your Doctor About Breakthrough Bleeding on Birth Control
Emergency contraceptive pill Hello, Doctor: I have been taking the oral contraceptive pill for six months and have experienced withdrawal bleeding. If I want to consult about whether to discontinue the medication and get a pelvic ultrasound, should I wait a few days until the ble...
Dr. Huang Yuande Reply:
1. It is more convenient to conduct the examination after menstruation has ended. 2. If there is still bleeding, it actually won't interfere. 3. Liver function tests and general screenings are sufficient.[Read More] Consulting Your Doctor About Breakthrough Bleeding on Birth Control
Understanding Sexual Activity and Contraception After Miscarriage
Sexual intercourse after a miscarriage? Hello, I would like to ask about my situation. I had a pregnancy test on May 16, and on May 18, it was confirmed as a natural miscarriage. I have been to a large hospital for examination, and the doctor prescribed uterotonics, which I am st...
Dr. Zhang Kunmin Reply:
Hello, based on your description, if your period is usually irregular and has not occurred for a month and a half, it is advisable to take a pregnancy test. You can start taking contraceptives from these few days. Thank you! Wishing you peace and health. Dr. Zhang[Read More] Understanding Sexual Activity and Contraception After Miscarriage
Managing Birth Control Pills: Tips for Timing Your Menstrual Cycle
Issues Related to Stopping Birth Control Pills Hello Doctor, I have been taking the oral contraceptive pill (Alesse) continuously until this month. However, I recently noticed that my period is scheduled to start right when I plan to go on a trip. I would like to know if it would...
Dr. Zhang Kunmin Reply:
Hello, based on your description, if you are using a 21-pill birth control pack, you can take the entire pack continuously. If it is a 28-pill pack, you can stop taking the pills early. Thank you! Wishing you peace and health. Dr. Zhang[Read More] Managing Birth Control Pills: Tips for Timing Your Menstrual Cycle
Understanding Emergency Contraceptive Pills: Usage and Timing Explained
Emergency contraceptive pill Hello, doctor. I'm here to ask on behalf of my girlfriend. She started taking the 21-day oral contraceptive pill recently, but she began taking it about a week before her period instead of starting five days after her period. She has taken nearly...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, stop taking the medication and start the next pack of contraceptive pills on the fifth day. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Understanding Emergency Contraceptive Pills: Usage and Timing Explained
Understanding Abnormal Vaginal Bleeding: Causes and When to Seek Help
Abnormal vaginal bleeding? Hello Doctor, I have been taking oral contraceptive pills for about a year now, and recently I have experienced abnormal vaginal bleeding (not during my menstrual period). I would like to ask: 1. What factors could cause this issue? (I am also consideri...
Dr. Zhang Kunmin Reply:
Hello, the factors that can affect the menstrual cycle or cause bleeding outside of menstruation are numerous, including age, environment, lifestyle, stress, emotional instability, weight changes, medications, contraceptives, diet, polycystic ovary syndrome, lesions of the uterus...[Read More] Understanding Abnormal Vaginal Bleeding: Causes and When to Seek Help
Understanding Brown Discharge After Starting Birth Control Pills Again
The discharge status of preconception contraceptive pills? Hello Doctor: After taking birth control pills for a year, I stopped for one month and had a normal menstrual period. On the fifth day of my period, I restarted taking the oral contraceptive pills, and around the 11th day...
Dr. Chen Zhiyu Reply:
Hello, please consult at the obstetrics and gynecology outpatient clinic. Thank you.[Read More] Understanding Brown Discharge After Starting Birth Control Pills Again
Understanding the Impact of Progestin on Basal Body Temperature and Pregnancy
Emergency contraceptive pills, basal body temperature, and pregnancy? Hello, Doctor. I am currently taking the oral contraceptive pill - Yaz. On the 15th day of taking it, I experienced bleeding, but I continued to take Yaz. Later, I visited a doctor who prescribed progesterone f...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, it seems you are not pregnant; just monitor the situation. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Understanding the Impact of Progestin on Basal Body Temperature and Pregnancy
Understanding Emergency Contraceptive Pills: Key Questions Answered
Regarding emergency contraceptive pills? Hello, Doctor. I have been taking the oral contraceptive pill for over three months. This month, I switched from the original 21-tablet Alesse to the 24+4 formulation of Yaz. I have a few questions: 1. I originally started taking the 21 ...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, contraceptive pills are typically started on the fifth day of menstruation. Once you start taking them, they provide contraceptive protection at any time. Wishing you good health![Read More] Understanding Emergency Contraceptive Pills: Key Questions Answered
Understanding Emergency Contraceptive Pills: Timing and Effectiveness
Emergency contraceptive pill Hello, I have been taking the oral contraceptive pill, Wenbujun 30, for over a year. My gynecologist advised me to start taking the first pill on the third day of my menstrual period. Typically, my period starts the day after I take the second placebo...
Dr. Zhang Kunmin Reply:
Hello, the questioner: If you are taking a 28-pill pack and your period does not arrive during the last 7 days, you can start the next pack immediately. Thank you! Wishing you peace and health. Dr. Zhang[Read More] Understanding Emergency Contraceptive Pills: Timing and Effectiveness
How to Adjust Menstrual Cycle After Stopping Birth Control Pills?
Oral contraceptives Hello, doctor. I have a question for my girlfriend. She has been taking oral contraceptive pills for about a year. Her period started six days ago, and she just stopped taking the pills. She plans to travel abroad in two months and wants to change her menstrua...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, I have responded to your questions. Wishing you good health.[Read More] How to Adjust Menstrual Cycle After Stopping Birth Control Pills?
How to Adjust Your Menstrual Cycle After Stopping Birth Control Pills
Oral contraceptives Hello, doctor. I have a question for my girlfriend. She has been taking oral contraceptives for about a year. Her period started six days ago, and she just stopped taking the pills. She plans to travel abroad in two months and wants to change her menstrual cyc...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, finish taking this month's oral contraceptive pills, and when your period comes, start taking next month's pills without stopping in between. Continue taking the new pills until the day you want your period to arrive. Wishing you good health.[Read More] How to Adjust Your Menstrual Cycle After Stopping Birth Control Pills
Understanding Birth Control Pill Side Effects and Their Impact on Health
Side effects of contraceptive pills? Hello Doctor, I have been taking the oral contraceptive pill (Mireille) for almost a year since last year, but recently I have been experiencing significant headaches a few days before my menstrual period for the past two months. The headaches...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, you can continue to observe for a while. If there is still no improvement, you may try switching to a different brand. If there is no improvement after that, then discontinue the medication and monitor for a period of time. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Understanding Birth Control Pill Side Effects and Their Impact on Health