Patient's question:
Still no period. After visiting the hospital in October, I took progesterone orally from October 21st to 25th, for a total of 5 days. On November 3rd, because my period still hadn't arrived, I took 4 packets of Ni Jia Bai Feng Wan. By November 4th, my period came, but it only lasted for three days and the flow wasn't heavy. A few days ago, I drank 5 packets of Bu Qi An Shen Granules. The day before yesterday, I took emergency contraception pills, and the instructions said it might delay the period. Yesterday, my period came again, and today is the third day. The flow is more than usual. What's going on? Compared to half a month later, my period came again, which has never happened before. What's wrong with me? Will this have any bad effects? What should I do?Doctor's answer:
The common side effects of taking emergency contraceptive pills orally are menstrual irregularities and vaginal bleeding. In your case, the vaginal bleeding that occurred again after taking emergency contraceptive pills is not a normal menstrual period but rather withdrawal bleeding caused by the medication. An abortion can also affect your menstrual cycle, and since you have also taken birth control pills, this may worsen the symptoms of menstrual irregularities. However, don't worry—this effect usually resolves naturally within 2-3 months. It is recommended that you wait and see for now, avoid excessive exercise, and the symptoms will pass in a few days.