Patient's question:
I took birth control pills on November 11th. My menstrual cycle is on the 18th. Why hasn't my period come yet? What's going on?Doctor's answer:
Taking emergency contraception pills can lead to menstrual disorders, primarily because they are hormone-based medications. After taking them, hormone secretion in the body becomes disrupted, causing delayed menstruation, which is also a side effect of emergency contraception pills. The success rate of breastfeeding after taking emergency contraception pills is not 100%. If menstruation cycles are delayed again, it is necessary to rule out the possibility of pregnancy. If pregnancy did not occur, the delayed menstruation is related to taking emergency contraception pills. The main component of emergency contraception pills is hormones, and after consumption, they may lead to endocrine disorders and menstrual irregularities.