Patient's question:
I have an itchy lower body, and my underwear is always yellow. What's going on? I'm wondering if taking birth control pills can cause amenorrhea. What should I do?Doctor's answer:
This could be due to abnormal hormone excretion caused by medication, which in turn leads to amenorrhea. However, if there has been sexual activity, the possibility of pregnancy cannot be ruled out either, because taking birth control pills does not guarantee 100% success, and there have been cases where breastfeeding has been successful despite an accidental pregnancy. Therefore, it is recommended to visit a gynecology department in the hospital for a gynecological ultrasound and to check hCG. If pregnancy is not confirmed, medication can be taken to induce menstruation. Then, during menstruation, hormone excretion levels can be checked to adjust the menstrual cycle accordingly. If you want to use birth control pills while breastfeeding, it is advised to choose short-acting birth control pills, as emergency contraception should not be used frequently.