Patient's question:
I got my period on the 18th of last month and also took birth control pills. It's already the 22nd of this month, but my period still hasn't come. My periods are usually not very regular; they usually don't delay this long—usually only 2-3 days. This time it's been longer. Could I possibly be pregnant in this situation?Doctor's answer:
You have your life, and your period is delayed. Even if you take birth control pills, you should consider the possibility of pregnancy because this birth control pill also has a certain failure rate for breastfeeding. Whether you are pregnant or not, this can only be confirmed through a test. It's also possible that the birth control pill has affected your endocrine disorder, leading to the recurrence of menstrual irregularities. You can go to the hospital to test your urine hCG level after a week of delayed menstruation to confirm.