Patient's question:
I just got married to my husband not long ago and don't want to have children so soon, so I always take emergency contraception pills. However, taking these pills has made my menstrual cycle very irregular, with significantly reduced flow and frequent withdrawal. So, I want to ask, what should I do if taking emergency contraception pills three or four times has caused my menstrual cycle to become irregular?Doctor's answer:
Emergency contraception pills can potentially cause menstrual disorders. The more you take, the higher the likelihood of disruption. Now, it might be a good idea to get a blood test. In addition to sex hormone levels and thyroid function tests (TSH, T3, T4), these can all lead to reduced menstrual flow and delayed cycles. If there is anemia, it can be stabilized with qi-boosting medications. If the issue is due to abnormal estrogen and progesterone secretion, short-acting birth control pills or other estrogen-progesterone medications can be used to adjust the levels for three months.