Patient's question:
After my period ended for a week, I took emergency contraception, and about three days later, I started my period again. What's going on? Could it be that I got pregnant and then miscarried after taking the pill? Otherwise, why did I have two periods in one month?Doctor's answer:
It is necessary to carefully observe the amount of menstrual flow. If the menstrual flow is significantly lower than usual, it may not be the normal menstrual period approaching, but rather withdrawal bleeding caused by taking birth control pills. This is a normal phenomenon, so there is no need to worry. After taking birth control pills, as they are a type of hormone medication, they can affect the endocrine system, leading to cycle disruption.