Patient's question:
I got my period on the 24th, had ML on the 4th of this month, and took the birth control pill that same night. Today at noon, I noticed brownish blood in my underwear. What could be happening? Could I be pregnant? Will my period still come? My menstrual cycle is either 28 days or 30 days.Doctor's answer:
Contraceptive pills can delay the next menstrual period due to their effects of inhibiting and postponing menopause and inhibiting the endometrium. They may also cause a temporary drop in hormone levels in the blood due to temporary use, followed by a rise and subsequent withdrawal bleeding, which manifests as an early menstrual period. The side effects of contraceptive pills may lead to endocrine disorders, menstrual irregularities, amenorrhea, infertility, or gastrointestinal discomfort, headaches, weight gain, nervousness, low mood, skin hyperpigmentation, and acne, among others. Excessive consumption may lead to future infertility. Contraceptive pills should not exceed three times within a year. Wishing you good health.