Patient's question:
I have been dating my boyfriend for over two years and we are about to get married. However, we don't plan to have children too soon. Every time we have sex, my boyfriend doesn't like using a condom. With no other option, I've decided to take birth control pills. But I always hear that birth control pills can be quite harmful to women. Can you tell me if it's harmful for a woman to take birth control pills for the first time?Doctor's answer:
Contraceptives may cause temporary endocrine disorders in women. Generally, taking them occasionally is not a problem, but it is still recommended to carefully monitor your menstrual cycle. Usually, the menstrual period of the current month will be affected, potentially appearing earlier or later. The amount of menstrual flow may also be affected, but it will usually return to normal completely in the second cycle. Therefore, there is no need to be overly anxious.