Patient's question:
I used to have very regular periods, but once I took emergency contraception because I was intimate with my boyfriend. Since then, my periods have been irregular. What should I do about the irregular periods caused by emergency contraception? Will this affect my ability to get pregnant in the future?Doctor's answer:
Taking emergency contraception pills can lead to a temporary menstrual irregularity. If you still have menstrual irregularities after two months, it is recommended that you visit a hospital for a thorough examination of six hormones and a gynecological ultrasound. If the tests are normal, you can take short-term birth control pills, as they have the effect of regulating menstruation. It is recommended that when taking short-term birth control pills, you do not miss any doses and take them continuously for 21 days, followed by a 7-day break. For gynecological diseases, in addition to standard treatment, it is also important to pay attention to personal care, such as maintaining hygiene during treatment and keeping the private area clean at all times.