Patient's question:
Female, 21 years old, experiencing irregular menstruation and taking Ethinyl Estradiol and Cyproterone Tablets for two days. Can she stop taking the medication? Will it affect her health?Doctor's answer:
The ethinyl estradiol and cyproterone acetate tablets are effective for breastfeeding and also have the effect of regulating menstruation. It is not advisable to stop taking the medication arbitrarily during the course of treatment. In the situation you mentioned, stopping the medication arbitrarily while taking ethinyl estradiol and cyproterone acetate tablets can lead to abnormal bleeding and disrupt the normal menstrual cycle. It is recommended to complete the entire cycle before stopping the medication. For gynecological patients, in addition to taking medication, it is also important to pay attention to self-care measures, such as maintaining hygiene during treatment and keeping the private area clean.