Patient's question:
And my husband and I are not quite ready for children right now, so we always use contraception during sexual activity. My friend suggested that I use the intrauterine device (IUD) for contraception. Could you please tell me if this method can cause irregular periods?Doctor's answer:
Subdermal hormone contraception is a method of slowly releasing hormones into the skin. This contraceptive method can significantly shorten the menstrual cycle. However, as the drug concentration increases, the contraceptive effect may decrease along with considerable side effects. Since it is a single progestogen preparation, intravenous drip bleeding or irregular vaginal bleeding is the main side effect. In rare cases, with the shortening of storage time, it may gradually transform into amenorrhea. Generally, it does not require treatment. If the bleeding lasts for a long time and cannot be tolerated, estrogen therapy can be administered.