Patient's question:
Yesterday, I had sex with my husband. We didn't use any protection, so to prevent pregnancy, I took birth control pills. Will this cause my period to be irregular?Doctor's answer:
Taking birth control pills may potentially cause menstrual irregularities, but it's not absolute. Since you have already taken birth control pills, it's best to wait and see for now, as you might experience withdrawal bleeding, prolonged menstrual flow, or delayed periods. In the future, try to avoid taking birth control pills casually. If you don't plan to get pregnant, you can use condoms for breastfeeding, which is safer.