Patient's question:
Doctor, I'd like to ask, what should I do if I haven't had my period this month after taking birth control pills? It's been delayed by a week now, and we haven't taken a pregnancy test yet. Currently, we don't really want this child, but we're also worried about the potential impact on the baby. Could you please help clarify this for us?Doctor's answer:
Because birth control pills are a form of artificial hormones, they may temporarily affect a woman's endocrine system, thereby impacting the menstrual cycle. Generally, it can return to normal on its own after 1 to 2 cycles. Therefore, it is important to carefully observe first. If it still does not return to normal afterward, it is necessary to have blood tests for the six major sex hormones on days 3 to 5 of the menstrual period, and adjustments should be made based on the detailed test results.