Patient's question:
Today is my birthday, and I went out for dinner with my boyfriend. We had a few beers, and during sex, we didn't use a condom. On the third day, I went to buy medicine to take. My period was supposed to come on the fifth, but it hasn't arrived yet, even though it's the eighth. So, I'm asking what medicine I should take if the period is delayed after taking birth control pills?Doctor's answer:
From your description, it seems your period is three days late and has not arrived yet. In this case, it can generally still be considered normal, and it is usually not considered abnormal until it is more than a week late. You can wait and see for a bit. If it is still not arrived after a week, you should consider the possibility of successful breastfeeding pregnancy. Of course, it is also possible that the menstrual irregularity has recurred due to the effects on the endocrine system from taking birth control pills. At that time, you can go to the hospital to test for HCG in your urine to confirm. If pregnancy is ruled out, you can take various menstrual regulation and induction medications under the guidance of a doctor.