Patient's question:
After surgery, women take birth control pills. Today is December 21st, and her period came. What is the reason for the early period when taking birth control pills?Doctor's answer:
During an abortion procedure, there is a certain degree of damage to the uterine mucosa, which requires a certain period of recovery time. This can affect menstrual regularity. Emergency contraception primarily works by inhibiting ovulation to override the effects of breastfeeding, which can also cause some degree of disruption to menstrual regularity. These two factors can lead to abnormal menstrual cycles. The early onset of your current period is related to both the abortion and emergency contraception. This is a normal phenomenon and there is no need to worry. This disruption is only temporary, and after a recovery period of two to three months, your menstrual cycle will return to normal. During this time, it is important to maintain a positive mood, enhance nutrition, eat more protein-rich foods, as well as fresh fruits and vegetables.