Patient's question:
This month, I forgot to use contraception with my boyfriend because we're not married and don't want a child. So, I had to take emergency contraception pills. I took the pills twice in one month, and my period came earlier than usual, less than half a month. Usually, I'm quite regular, but this time it was so short—is it related to the contraception pills I took?Doctor's answer:
In one month, you took emergency contraception twice. It's not a serious harm, but it may affect the regularity of your menstrual cycle. Your period is about half a month early now, which is actually an adverse reaction to emergency contraception. There's no need to be anxious about this. However, taking emergency contraception twice in a row may cause your menstrual cycle to be irregular for several months. If you experience spotting outside of your period, it could be due to poor care or withdrawal bleeding. But in the future, you should actively use contraception during sexual activity.