Patient's question:
Doctor, hello, I have a question to consult with you. I am not planning to have children right now. But my period is delayed by several days this month. I took emergency contraception this month. Does taking emergency contraception delay the period? I urgently need an answer, thank you very much, and I look forward to your reply.Doctor's answer:
Taking birth control pills may cause a delayed menstrual period because birth control pills are a form of artificial hormones. They adjust a woman's endocrine system, which can lead to endocrine disorders and irregular menstrual cycles, causing them to be delayed or early. Generally, it can recover on its own after 1 to 2 cycles. If it still hasn't fully recovered, you should have blood tests for the six sex hormones on days 3 to 5 of your menstrual period.